
On the Floor at ABS
It’s day two of America’s Beauty Show and the best is still yet to come! Today, our staff can’t wait to attend these events at the show!
Join Us at ABS
This weekend (March 27-29) all of us at Modern Salon will be off to America’s Beauty Show. The iconic show is returning to McCormick Place in the heart of Chicago, bringing with it unparalleled opportunities to see the industry’s top talents, attend workshops, classrooms and special seminars, and shop up a storm.

Modern Quick Takes March 2010
Welcome to Modern Quick Takes. Here, we share clips from a few of the companies we visited with recently. All of these companies will be at America's Beauty Show (www.americasbeautyshow.com) in Chicago. The entire Modern Salon team will be there as well—at Booth 2600. Come see us and watch for real time coverage at modernsalon.com, in our e-letters and on ModernSalon.TV.

International Beauty Show in Las Vegas
Join 15,000 beauty professionals at the fastest growing event in beauty, the International Beauty Show (IBS) in Las Vegas. With amazing education by leading suppliers and educators, and top main stage talent like: Nick Arrojo, Martin Parsons, Mike Karg, Dee Adames, Marco Pelusi, and a special performance by the artists from Cirque du Soleil, this is one show you won't want to miss!

2010 International Fantasy Hair & Modeling Competition
Representations of peacocks, flowers, motorcycles, flamingos and more, The International Fantasy Hair & Modeling Competition in New Hampshire is set in motion. Spectators will witness a variety of towering trusses, elaborately constructed coifs and looming locks. This year's show challenge is to design a presentation of hair and costume that depicts the exotic lure of famous 'ports of call' around the world...
Ask Any Hair Question You Need Answered
Do you have a hair question you need answered? Now you can ask Ivan Zoot on his new website www.zoothair.com. The website features a personalized Ask Zoot! feature tab where you can send Zoot your most pressing hair questions and get custom answers right back.

World’s First Eco-friendly, Full-service Airport Day Spa
Now you can get a manicure, pedicure, haircut, you name it while at the airport! D_parture spa, the nationally recognized pioneer of the airport day spa concept, announced today that it has opened the world's first and only eco-friendly, full-service airport day spa!

Cut Loose and Fly — Trend Vision 2010
For Wella Professional's Trend Vision 2010 these diverse haute couture looks take inspiration from a blend of culture, nature, dreams and theatricals: Nomad Couture, Nature’s Goddess, Techno Poetry and Midnight Stage.

The SECOND Wave of The What's Next Awards
The Second Wave of the What’s Next Awards celebrates volume and calls on stylists to submit their creations for a chance to style at New York Fashion Week.
Links to 2009 ABS Show Dailies
America’s Beauty Show, held on March 28-30 2009 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, featured an array of seminars, workshops and live education in The Runway with stage presentations by Irene Meikle for Mizani, Kim Vo for Kim Vo Haircare, Orlando Pita for T3, Kim Kimble for Sessions Beauty, Angus Mitchell, Robert Cromeans and Stephanie Kocielski for JPMS, Danny Lapointe and Anita Gutierrez for Clairol Professional and Robin Sween, Michael Crispel, Edwin Johnston, Deborah Gavin, John Simpson and Dimitrios Tsioumas for Goldwell/KMS.
$121,000 Hair Cut—"Razing" For a Good Cause
This was one expensive hair cut! Take a look at what one celebrity cosmetic dentist did for a good cause.

How to get Voluptuous Hair
Taking inspiration from Sebastian’s Volupt Collection and its corresponding education program, “Velvet Vertigo,” Janine Jarman, member of Sebastian Professional Stylist Design, shares expert tips and techniques for creating three bold, gravity-defying looks that seamlessly juxtapose fearless edge with soft femininity.

Green Up Your Salon Tips
Looking to make your salon more eco-friendly? Take a peek at these tips offered by Pravana Naturaceuticals...
Renegades on a Mission: Chile Relief Fund
David Guerin, Global Artistic Director for Oster Professional, has created Renegades on a Mission, a non-profit corporation that raises money, equipment, and man power for individuals faced with devastation beyond their control.

5 Questions for Hilton Bell
MODERN asked President of International Hair & Beauty Systems Hilton Bell five questions about Organic Color Systems. Here’s his insights on the color line:
Zotos Bottom Line on Going Green
In the past year, 100 million tons of garbage has flooded landfills. While some industries have made steps to reduce their global footprint, others—like the beauty industry—are lagging far behind. However, Zotos, the parent company of JOICO, ISO and Bain de Terre, has made strides ahead—making it their goal to be more eco-responsible.
Joico Pitches In
Haiti's devastating earthquake left millions in need, so Joico rallied immediately, signing up as a sponsor of the Reality Cares and In Touch Weekly Heroes of Haiti Hollywood Fundraiser. VIP guests at the event included celebrities from The Hills', Million Dollar Matchmaker, Celebrity Fit Club, Million Dollar Listing's, American Idol and Dancing with the Stars.




