Pledge Against Domestic Abuse Today
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.
TUNE IN FOR: The North American Trend Vision 2010 Winners Webcast
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!
Hair by Orlando Pita for Carolina Herrera Spring 2011 Collection
Learn how Orlando Pita created unique, intricate looks with bold graphic details inspired by Korean design at the Carolina Herrera Spring 2011 Show.
Ruth Roche: American Hair Idol
Ruth Roche’s tryout for a prestigious artistic team years ago jump started a career filled with awards, celebrity clients and salon ownership.
Q&A: Holiday Retail Blitz
What’s the best way to boost retail numbers in the upcoming holiday season?
One of Lady Gaga's Favorite Stylists!
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...
Recession Depression? Grow Your Hair Color Services!
Hair color services have been a bedrock anchor for many salons during the recession and continue to be a leading source of salon revenues. Cyrus Bulsara, president of Professional Consultants & Resources, (proconsultants.us), and expert consultant in the salon industry, recently released PC&R’s 2009 Salon Haircolor Study.
Clip for the Cure
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.
Win Big in Clairol Professional's No Damage Color Challenge Contest
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!
Hilfiger Designs T-Shirt for Charity
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.
Aquage Fights for a Cure
Aquage has partnered with Susan G. Komen for the Cure in the unrelenting fight to save millions of lives and to end breast cancer once and for all.
MSTV: Escape to an Oasis at the Cape Grace Spa
MODERN escaped to Cape Town in South Africa for a chance to tour the Cape Grace Spa, located in the Cape Grace Hotel. Our Beauty and Fashion Director, Maggie Mulhern got an exclusive interview on what this spa is all about.
Orlando Pita's Station
“It’s OK that my station is messy,” said celebrity stylist Orlando Pita. “It’s the way I work.” Pita’s station in his Orlo Salon is very much like Pita himself—to the point, humble and high-functioning. Located in a third-floor walk-up in Manhattan, Pita does not often allow anyone to shoot in Orlo. “This is really very special that you are here,” he told us. “The only other magazine to shoot my space was French Vogue, and that was when I first opened.”
Stylers for Males
Like these looks? Try them on your male clients! Mimic the styles with these styling products designed with the male in mind.
Who's Your Hero?
Eufora Hero for Men is asking people to nominate the hero in their life to appear in the “2011 Hero Calendar,” benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters International.
Biz Tip: Take It Outside
Since warm, sunny months are at a premium in Minnesota, it can be harder to get clients to commit to a lengthy hair appointment, especially on Saturdays, when they’d rather be enjoying one of the state’s 10,000 lakes. For that reason, Lili—A William and Friends Salon (salonlili.com) in Minnetonka created a patio area for clients who are waiting for an appointment or whose color is processing.
Five Questions for Sara Jones
Joico Senior Vice President and General Manager Sara Jones was recently named the recipient of the 2011 Spirit of Life Award by the City of Hope. A long-time supporter of City of Hope, she has announced the proceeds from the Spirit of Life Awards dinner in 2011 will be earmarked for women’s cancer research and care. Jones talked to MODERN about one of her other passions— best practices for staying green.