Practical Government Shutdown Lessons
Washington may seem a distant world, but a government shutdown offers lessons very close to home. It’s frustrating to witness the antics of politicians, and while you await your opportunity to voice an opinion at the ballot box, double check that your business is not riddled with the stuff of shutdowns.
Professional Salon Concepts 30th Anniversary
SALON TODAY recently attended Professional Salon Concept’s (PSC) 30th anniversary event, where approximately 300 salon professionals, educators and PSC employees gathered together for an all-day event celebrating PSC’s brands and accomplishments in the salon industry.
ghd Announces Sponsorship of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
ghd has announced a brand new multi-year partnership with Victoria's Secret as the first ever official hair tool sponsor for its annual fashion show.
What It's Like to be a Beauty School Student in Tokyo, Japan
I had the opportunity to interview the manager of general affairs at the Yamano Beauty College to learn about what it's like to be a beauty school student in Japan. How much it costs, what the day to day is like, how long it takes, and more. I asked him about the male to female ratio in hairdressing (you may be surprised at his answer!) and about what kind of living a hairdresser can expert to earn in his or her career. Check out our interview below to hear is VERY interesting answers!
Aveda Congress 2013...A Perfect Show
More than 3000 salon professionals from 20 countries attended NOMAD: Aveda Congress 2013, held this weekend in Minneapolis. Details here.
Blues Hues: The Voice's Juhi and More
The blue shades in the hair of Juhi on The Voice reflected a trend that other celebs have been sporting all year.
Juut Presents at NOMAD: Aveda Congress 2013
It was all about beards and moustaches for the Juut Team at NOMAD: Aveda Congress 2013 in Minneapolis this weekend. Get an overview of a finished look here.
A Japanese Rainstorm Inspires a Greek Headband Twist
All you need to create this effortless Greek-inspired hair style is an elastic headband.
Tokyo's Drugstore Hair Color, Eyelid Crease Tape and Nail Art
While in Tokyo, we stopped by a drugstore to spend time looking at the hair color, make-up and skin care offered--and looked at some of the trends of the city.
HOW-TO: 3 Must-Have Fall Looks
L’Oréal Professionnels has made it easy for any stylist to recrete this season's hottest red carpet, runway and street-style trends.
Praying to the Scissor God and Other Tokyo Treasures
Day one of Pivot Point International Academies study abroad trip to Tokyo! Harajuku fashion and style, praying to the Scissor God, the discipline of sushi making and the beauty of nature.
FALL HAIR TREND: The Mermaid Ponytail
Nicholas Penna Jr, owner/lead stylist of SalonCapri in Boston presents his spring 2014 trend forecast, with hair styles inspired by some of the hottest looks from the catwalks of New York Fashion Week. Amongst them is an intricate, basket-weave bun with intertwining pieces of hair formed into a breathtaking updo; a new kind of braid—peek a boo style; and what we would like to call an “un-braided” mermaid tail. Here Penna shows you how to re-create the mermaid tail.
Criminal Paths Collection: A Twist on Barbered Looks From the 20s
Criminal Paths by Nephan Pepin of Wild Life, is a collection of “moody” looks with a contemporary twist on barbered looks from the old days. The inspiration for this collection was from old school mug shots from the 1920s,” says Pepin. “I mainly referenced these from a book called City of Shadows. Rather than do a recreation of a mug shot I wanted to put a modern slant on the collection by making it look timeless and my own.”
Seeing Stars
Celebrity-influenced color trends make this the most glam season yet!
The Holiday Guy Guide
Men want to look well-groomed this season! They appreciate—and, let’s face it, they need—advice from a pro.
"Boston Strong" Survivor Celeste Corcoran Performs First Haircut
Congratulations to “Boston Strong” stylist and survivor Celeste Corcoran for performing her first female hair cut since the Boston Marathon bombing six months ago. Celeste and her daughter Sydney were featured on the TODAY SHOW this morning, and as part of the profile on their amazing progress, reporter Natalie Morales sat as her first official “client.”
TEAM SPIRIT: American Crew
“In a world full of women’s haircutting, when you put some attractive men in the mix, you get everyone’s attention.” --Craig Hanson, American Crew Creative Director
by Anne Moratto