Hairdressers Against AIDS Press Conference
Recently on World AIDS Day 2011—December 1st—Hairdressers Against Aids held a press conference that announced the efforts of the unique Hairdressers Against AIDS advocacy campaign.
Online Visibility
The internet offers a wealth of opportunities for communicating your salon services, and utilizing them is a practical method for raising awareness. Read this article by Lauren Whitson, spokesperson for 1&1 Internet, Inc. who provides you with some tips on how to get your business ahead in the digital world.
HOW-TO: Hollywood Loves the Hot Retro Chic Hairstyle Trend
Retro chic hairstyles have been seen everywhere in Hollywood this year, and beauty pros in-the-know say they will be hot for celebs and salon clients alike in 2012. Styles like finger curls, seen on singer Natasha Bedingfield, are versatile enough to work on short or long hair, while victory rolls have often been seen worn with a punk-rock twist, like Rihanna’s electric red hair color. Salon owner/stylist Nicholas Penna, Jr. gives us the scoop about why these styles are making a comeback and how to give these looks a modern update for today.
Kohler Academy Hosts Vidal Sassoon Documentary
Kohler Academy, North Scottdale's Award Winning Cosmetology and Skin Therapy Academy recently hosted the Arizona premier of the Vidal Sassoon documentary with a special guest appearance from Bumble and bumble Founder and the film's executive producer, Michael Gordon.
H2PRO 2500 Ultra Light Nano Hi Tech Dryer
This ultra quiet and lightweight dryer (weighing less than one pound) features a combination of Nano Hi Tech technologies (nano-silver, nano-titanium and nano-titanium dioxide) which help remove chemical build-up, toxins, bacteria and static.
The Fahrenheit 464
Spornette International’s new brush collection, the Fahrenheit 464, has the first uniquely designed heat resistant nylon bristles that can stand up to 464° Fahrenheit. See the three popular sizes!
Simplicity Offers Certification Classes
Simplicity Hair Extensions will offer Certification classes at ISSE Long Beach.
Chat with Guido on Spring Summer 2012 Looks
Redken artist Guido shares his favorite looks for the Spring Summer 2012 looks.
5 Sanitation Tips for Salon Professionals
Keeping you and your clients safe through proper sanitation/disinfecting procedures is crucial for a healthy and safe salon environment! National Director of Education and Market Development for King Research/Barbicide Leslie Roste, RN, provides us with some simple tips that will keep your station and tools clean, safe and ready-to-use.
HOW-TO: Uma's High-Fashion Textured and Sleek Looks
One stylish celebrity, two amazing looks! At last month's Paris Fashion Week, Uma Thurman showed off two front-row worthy hairstyles, first at Chanel and later at Louis Vuitton. The style switch-up, both created in the City of Light by celeb hairstylist David Babaii, complemented the designer fashions she wore to each event: first, the romantic textured up-do set off the ladylike elegance of her Chanel dress; and second, the über-glam sleek pony played against her bold Louis Vuitton design.
Carol's Daughter—Black Vanilla to Macadamia Products
I received an array of Carol’s Daughter products, from their new Black Vanilla Collection to the new Macadamia Collection. All have very beneficial moisturizing benefits–primarily because of the oil ingredients in each.
Essie's 2012 Spring Collection
Essie's 2012 Spring Collection plays tribute to ambitious women of action! This supremely feminine collection creates the perfect spring wardrobe for nails with skin flattering brights and power pastels to suit every occasion.
HOW-TO: Selena Rocks the Retro Glam Trend at the AMAs
The retro glam trend is picking up steam in and around Hollywood...and all over the country! We've seen this trend recently on various singers and actresses, most often done with a deep side part and sleek waves, and polished makeup and an uber-glam gown to complete the look. We saw it pop up on a few celebs at the CMAs earlier this month and now, just this week at the American Music Awards, as seen here on Selena Gomez. Want to get Selena's look? Pasquale Casalle from IT&LY Hairfashion has the steps to recreate her style...plus the steps for another version of this hot look.
Matrix Sponsors AMA Benefit
Matrix Artistic Directors Ammon Carver and Nick Stenson were on hand at the star-studded Give Back Hollywood "Night of Miracles" benefit in Hollywood, manning the Beauty Lounge, where they offered touch-up and hair care recommendations to celebrity guests.
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED: Global Green USA's Green School Competition
Ten schools located in cities across the country were selected today as finalists in the Global Green USA Green School Makeover Competition, presented by Pureology. Over the coming weeks, a panel of judges will evaluate the schools and select one to win a grand prize for energy efficiency and sustainability upgrades, valued at $130,000.
Twilight How-tos
The craze for hair recently is the premiere of Twilight's Breaking Dawn: Part 1! In celebration of the premiere this Friday, November 18, 2011, MODERN SALON asked top stylists how they would style certain cast members of the hit movie. Check out the advice from these stylists on how to re-create these looks!
Millennium Partners with Demandforce
Millennium SpaSalon Software today announced a strategic relationship that will offer the Demandforce D3 software to all Millennium clients.