*June 8th Updated*: Read Soundbites of Salons That are Helping! Salons to the Rescue: Hair Mats Aid Oil Spill
All around the United States, beauty professionals are coming together in an effort to help clean up the Gulf oil spill. MODERN is doing an ongoing blog where you can see the latest updates on what salons and stylists are doing for the cause. If you are a salon that is already contributing, we would like to hear from you (contact information is in the blog.)
What's Your 'Be'? Millennium Wants to Know.
Millennium SpaSalon software invites stylists everywhere to share what keeps them motivated every day and how they are inspiring others in their salon and the community in their upcoming "Don't Just Be" ad campaign. The campaign features Joel Warren, Edward Tricomi, Ted Gibson, John Paul DeJoria, Robert Cromeans and Carmen DePasquale.
Hair color tips: A color mash-up
Tips for creating a look that incorporates darker roots and lighter ends by using a hair color "mash."
Wedding hair styles: Tips for getting great hair color
Secrets to giving brides great hair color that will be highlighted in their wedding photos.
Redken offering templates to help salons boost profits
A new section of Redken’s website, “My Business Toolbox,” provides everything salons need to promote their salon and boost profits.
Compete with retail stores for sales of beauty products
How salons and spas are competing with retail stores for dollars spent on beauty products.
The 26th Annual America's Beauty Show
The 86th annual America’s Beauty Show, held March 27 to 29, 2010 at McCormick Place in Chicago, was a hug success.
Irvine and Louise Rusk Launch Ilka
After years away from the industry, beauty veterans Irvine and Louise Rusk have launched a new line. Ilka, which features plant ingredients from Scotland, is divided into three functional groups: Color Treated, Fine-Limp and Coarse-Thick. There is a regimen of three products for each three hair types: shampoo, conditioner and foundation/styling prep. A strong follow-up plan of styling, finishing and specialty items will be launched in summer 2010. MODERN Beauty and Fashion Director Maggie Mulhern recently sat down with Irvine Rusk to chat about the creation of Ilka. Click here to read her exclusive interview.
Round 2 Winning Photo of Sebastian's What's Next Awards
Sebastian Professional has announced the second round winning photo for it's What's Next Awards. Take a look at winner, Beatrice de Jong's interpretation of voluminous hair!
Millennium Perfect Match Winner
The grand prize winner of the Millennium Perfect Match Winner goes to…David Salon in Costa Mesa, CA! As part of their winnings they will receive the Millennium Platinum Edition, implementation and set up of the software, data conversion, up to $1,000 in hardware, “What if” forcasting tool and one year of free support.
The Premiere Orlando International Beauty Event
The Premiere Orlando International Beauty Event sets the stage again June 5 to 7. The show will feature an abundance of educational opportunities where novices to seasoned veterans can learn first-hand tips, tricks and secrets of the pros.
Improve Your Client's Hair Strength and Elasticity
There are 27 different types of naturally occurring collagen in the body. As the hair is part of our body, the loss of collagen is mostly a factor of aging. Once we pass our late 20's our bodies have less collagen. Hair exposed to the natural elements as well as chemical treatments like coloring, bleaching and straightening always could use something to bring it back to life. When I was at America's Beauty Show, one of the product lines I tried out was Rejuvenol. Their Pure Collagen Treatment System left my hair feeling great all day, and even all week long.
How Green Can Your Salon Be?
Is your salon eco-friendly? If you are, you might want to enter Davines' Eco-Salon Contest. Winners will receive two free five star land packages to Davines' next World Wide Hair Tour, October 2 to 6 in Berlin.
Shears For All Stylists
Eco-friendly salon products hairstylists love
Eco-friendly still seems to be on top of stylists’ and consumers’ minds! Our Facebook fans recently gave a shout out to some of their best-selling eco-responsible products.
How to Take Back Your Salon Beauty Client at ABS
The Salon Business Success Forum at America's Beauty Show informed salon owners how to take back their clients. Sponsored by P&G Salon Professional, the forum gave audience members an insider's look into success stories of select beauty experts.
Ashley Tisdale, Bright Blonde to Beautiful Brunette
Joico Celebrity Colorist George Papanikolas recently took actress Ashley Tisdale from bright blonde to a beautiful brunette. Read the details on how George took her from light to dark.