Sara Jones Receives City of Hope Award
On July 31, during PBA Beauty Week in Las Vegas, Sara Jones, senior vice president and general manager of Joico, was feted at the annual Spirit of Life Award dinner and silent auction
See You in Vegas! PBA Beauty Week Preview
TEAM MODERN is heading to Las Vegas in full force to cover PBA Beauty Week. Our editors will be blogging live and reporting on every event at this annual “industry-wide reunion.” From the Get-Together Party to City of Hope to Symposium, Beacon, NAHA and, of course, the Cosmoprof North America show itself. Watch for continuous coverage on modernsalon.com and MODERN’s Facebook page. We’ll also dedicate our Sunday e-letter to product highlights and trends from the show, and Monday to reporting on the North American Hairstyling Awards gala presentation. If you are going to be at Beauty Week, look for our MODERN SALON TV crew, editors and sales team, or visit our booth at D-1099.
PBA Announces New Fall Dates for 2012 ISSE Midwest Show
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has announced that the ISSE (International Salon and Spa Expo) Midwest event is moving from the spring to fall season starting in 2012.
“Passsionately Pink” Campaign
Fighting breast cancer is a serious endeavor at BSG/ Cosmoprof. During September and October the company’s “Passsionately Pink” campaign promoted breast cancer awareness throughout North America with store activities, salon programs and product promotions.
Celebrating REDKEN‘s 50 Years of Lighting the Way
Long-time Redken executive and spokesperson Ann Mincey emceed the event that included a gallery of Redken memorabilia and guests who included Vidal and Ronnie Sassoon, former senior executive Bill Peplow and his wife Pam, and Redken’s fi rst distributor Bob Peel Sr. of Peel’s Salon Services along with his wife Lou, and son Bob Peel Jr. and his wife Kris. “Redken created superior products and educational programs which propelled the industry’s transformation and created a solid foundation for the company’s continued success,” said David Cannell, Ph.D., retired senior vice president of research and development.
Premiere Orlando Brings in the Crowds
Premiere Orlando returned to the Orange County Convention Center June 4-6 with attendance exceeding 50,000. Salon professionals from all 50 states and 14 countries came for educational opportunities and the 780 exhibitors who filled 2,700 booths.
Oster's StreetArt Designs
The limited edition street art series features graffiti-inspired art straight from the streets and combine it with industrial grade housing for a visual combination as creative as the artist holding it.
Goldwell Announces 2011 Color Zoom Challenge US Finalists
Goldwell has announced their 2011 Color Zoom Challenge US Finalists. See which three US colorists will represent the United States at the 2011 Color Zoom Finale Live Competition in South Beach on October 16, 2011
New Diamond-Dust Infused Nail Polishes
Two new shades will be joining the Designer Series by OPI collection this upcoming fall – DS Temptation and DS Bold. Designer Series shades include vivid hues and sparkling, glitter-packed textures featuring OPI’s diamond-dust formula.
MSTV: Artist Session Number 6!
We just wrapped up Artist Session number 6, one of the most exciting to date! 10 hairdressers from North America came to New York to learn how to do a photo shoot and learn more about the freelance world. Check out Beauty and Fashion Director Maggie Mulhern's story right now on the most recent episode of Modern Salon TV!
"Pop Color" Wins Sebastian Professional's What's Next Awards
Phase IV of Sebastian Professional’s What’s Next Awards comes to a close as Sarah Merrie of Hollywood’s Hairroin Salon finds fame and glory, for showcasing the most vibrant color shine in her winning look entitled, "Pop Color."
Joico's Smoke and Mirrors Volume II
Based on the principles of the popular J-Cutting and J-Color systems, Smoke and Mirrors explores the possibilities of solid, grounded shapes and wearable color palettes enhanced by creative color placement and weight distribution.
Logics Opart—Bright Collection
At the Matrix Imagination Event in January 2011, Logics launched opART, a collection inspired the graphic Optical Art genre that emerged in the 1960s. Led by Matrix Artistic Director Chrystofer Benson, the team interpreted key opART concepts—the illusion of movement, visual tension, contrast and mathematically-based composition—to create the collection. Now, for fall 2011, the team has created a new opART look complete with a new color, cut and design technique to keep the opART energy alive!
Hair Care Launches Into Space Today!
Today Farouk Systems will be part of the historic final launch of NASA’s space shuttle program. Shuttle Atlantis will be the 135th and final launch of the 30-year space shuttle program. MODERN'S Associate Editor Lauren Salapatek caught up with first place winner in the CHI Stars program, Meagan Flesch, and asked her some questions about what Farouk Systems will doing at the launch.
Simply Smooth Texture Management
Simply Smooth co-creator and global creative director, Doreen Guarneri, recently joined forces with stylist Mauro Palmieri and designed new looks to showcase Simply Smooth texture management.
First Look at Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas 2011
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Organic Spotlight: Tela Beauty
Spearheaded by industry giant Philip Pelusi, Tela Beauty Organics offers products for all of your beauty needs, and they’re earth-friendly!