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Jack and Joelle Ray, owners of Raleigh, N.C.’s award-winning Samuel Cole Salon, recently completed a photo shoot where they created three versatile looks on three different models---a blonde, a red head and a brunette.

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Jack and Joelle Ray, owners of Raleigh, N.C.’s award-winning Samuel Cole Salon, recently completed a photo shoot where they created three versatile looks on three different models---a blonde, a red head and a brunette.
Jon Gonzales, the president and founder of Hairdresser Career Development Systems provided MODERN with some common Hairdresser Mistakes to Avoid.
Farouk Systems asked over 1,000 educators and hairdressers what products from the brand they could not live without. Now the comments, votes and results are in.

Pravana Naturecutical's fall trend, Color Convertibles, is a fun, trendy way to spice up your client's style. I love the black and purple combination in this cut. If you would like to learn how to do the cut AND color, check out this blog.
The Repêchage 12th Annual Congress for Salon and Spa Professionals had its largest attendance ever this year! Speakers from all corners of the beauty industry educated salon and spa owners, distributors, and estheticians hailing from across the United States and 11 international countries. The event was sponsored by Repêchage, Creative Nail Design (CND), Les Nouvelles Esthétiques & Spa Magazine, Belvedere and Satin Smooth.
Just recently Essie participated at the Hampton’s spectacular Super Saturday summer event on July 31, 2010 in support of the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) which is dedicated to advancing research, raising awareness and finding a cure for ovarian cancer.

Create an inspiring style using your flat iron and win the Sedu “Banish Boring Hair Contest!”
Make-Up Designory (MUD) recently announced that they will continue to partner with TV Land’s hit model search show, She’s Got The Look. Now entering it’s third season and hosted by former winner of Dancing With The Stars Brook Burke, the series sets out to discover a beautiful, sophisticated and confident woman over the age of 35 who has the potential to transform herself into a model.
Cosmetologists Chicago offers all licensed salon professionals, cosmetology students, nail technicians, estheticians, salon owners and managers a chance to grow their careers through education. This Fall there are several classes for pros to attend. Check them out!
A vending machine that vends a flatiron? Check this out—it's now available in the U.S.!

For the first time, CHI by Farouk Systems will be the presenting sponsor of the Miss Universe pageant on August 23, 2010 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
Did you catch last week's episode of Modern Salon TV? If you didn't, the bad news is you missed out on some cool tips and tricks offered by Updo extraordinaire Martin Parsons and various other celebrity stylists and platform artists. The good news is, you can still watch it! Check out some of the highlights from the episode right now.

July Matrix Mannequin Mania winners have been announced! Check out the looks, inspirations and products used on each of these hair styles!Can you guess what inspired the hair style on the left? Read on and you will find out...
Information about the 2010 President's Scholarship.

Steven Robertson of Salt Lake City-based Lunatic Fringe Salon is the grand prize winner of Sebastian's What's Next Awards. See the winning look...
Lollapalooza in Chicago this weekend was a blast! Before I attended the shows, I stopped by the VIP Music Lounge at the Hard Rock Hotel to get a glimpse of what RED 7 Salon had in store for Lolla bands and VIP members. I also snapped some photos of crazy hair I saw at the festival on Friday! Check it out!

North Carolina rapper, P-Wonda will join Farouk Systems' Creative Artist and celebrity stylist, Brian Perry, on the CHI Deep Brilliance stage at the Bronner Brothers International Hair and Beauty Mid Summer 2010 Show.