Read about the initiatives beauty companies, salons and stylists are doing to raise breast cancer awareness, in response to October's Breast Cancer Awareness month. If you or your salon/company is doing anything (fundraisers, makeovers, walks...etc.) towards the cause, please e-mail me, Associate Editor, Lauren Salapatek at lsalapatek@vancepublishing.com. I am trying to post as many stories as I can in this ongoing blog!Now, read to see what your peers are doing!
See how René Furterer's new Vegetal Styling System helped style the looks for Boardwalk Empire's Gretchen Mol, actress Odette Yusman, and artist Rosson Crow.
Pravana has just released their newest shade of ChromaSilk Vivids hair color—Wild Orchids!
Get make-up advice from Sonia Kashuk, superstar make-up artist who was featured on the latest episode of Modern Salon TV! Tune in now to learn how Sonia keeps her make-up kit organized and looking pristine!
The Bellus Academy (which teaches hair design and sculpting, make-up artistry, esthetics, master medical esthetics, holistic health, massage, spa manicuring and more) has partnered with local businesses to help employers enhance and maintain the health of their employees with their new Wellness Program. This innovative program provides businesses with a unique opportunity to educate their employees on wellness, and takes a hands-on approach that offers complimentary wellness services and a year of discounted services.
As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) and the National Cosmetology Association (NCA) are requesting beauty professionals to sign the CUT IT OUT 2010 pledge at www.CUTITOUT.org. Read more as to how your salon can help.
The winners for Wella Professionals' 2010 North American Trend Vision awards will be announced on October 4th. Tune in to wellalearningonline.com to see the LIVE webcast!
This past Sunday I had the privilege to judge a hair styling competition called Fashion Frenzy, where three teams had the chance to makeover an ordinary “client” into a fashion-forward professional. Take a look at these before and after shots!UPDATE: Check out shots from Fashion Frenzy Day 2!
MiN NEW YORK has just introduced two new professional hair salon colors—both can be intermixed to add gold to all brown shades.
Learn how Orlando Pita created unique, intricate looks with bold graphic details inspired by Korean design at the Carolina Herrera Spring 2011 Show.
Want to add a fun and funky flatiron to your collection? I tried out this zebra-printed Kadori flatiron recently and it's not only cool to look at, it works efficiently too! My favorite aspect is the ultra-fast heat up...Check it out!
Know for his voluminous wigs and fancy, extravagant clothing, stylist and designer, Charlie Le Mindu, presented his new collection for Spring/Summer 2011 at London Fashion Week. He used hair extensions exclusively by the European hair extension company, Hairdreams. Parts of the collection have even already been reserved for Lady Gaga...
In October, Regis Corporation will kick off its annual Clip for the Cure, a month-long campaign to raise money and awareness for breast cancer research in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To date, the company’s dedicated stylists and clients have raised more than $6.5 million for the cause.
Test your hair coloring skills by entering the Beautiful Collection No Damage Color Challenge Contest. By entering your best hair color look on Clariol Professional's Facebook page, you can get a chance to become a team member at the Bonner Show and win some cool prizes!
As b.cause founder and president Rudy Sprogis celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the b.cause Foundation, he has several other reasons to celebrate. To date, the foundation has raised enough money to provide meals to half a million hungry Americans, and in its ongoing efforts, will use the money earned from the sales of a specially designed t-shirt by Tommy Hilfiger to expand his Hairdressers Fighting Hunger program.
MopTop products are ideal for frizzy, unruly, dry hair. Check out some of this line's features.
Cold temperatures and dry indoor heat can be tough on the hair. Teach your clients how to “winterize” their hair with a few tips from Nicholas Penna, Jr. owner and lead stylist of “Best of Boston” SalonCapri.
