Power Hair: Michelle Obama’s Style
She’s the most scrutinized woman in the world. So what’s the only thing that gets more critiquing than Michelle Obama’s wardrobe? Michelle Obama’s hair. African-American women in particular are paying close attention to the First Lady’s tresses.
PBA and NCA Merger: More Power to You
In August, The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) and the National Cosmetology Association (NCA) announced the two organizations have signed an agreement to merge, effective immediately. According to leadership of both groups, the merger will “combine best practices and leverage complementary strengths, assets and member benefits to improve all sectors of the professional beauty industry.”
by Stacey Soble
Vote and Win!
Want to tell the world about your favorite product and win even more products? Visit modernsalon.com/vote to participate in MODERN’s first annual Professional Picks Awards. Each voter will be registered to win one of MODERN’s Artist Session goody bags with 25+ amazing products.
Premium Crème Goes Demi
This month, Clairol Professional is introducing Premium Crème Demi Permanente to complement the original with a new, intermixable color palette that features the same exclusive soy base.
Aveda’s Europe 2009 sourcing trip
Aveda’s Europe 2009 sourcing trip
A Glamorous 20th
A Glamorous 20th
CHI Sizzles in Vegas
The sexy, sizzling CHI brand has partnered with the hottest show in Las Vegas. Planet Hollywood’s Peep Show starring Holly Madison of The Girls Next Door and Dancing With the Stars is now playing nightly in the new CHI Showroom. Now hundreds of audience members each day are enjoying the hit “striptease spectacular” and, at the same time, learning about CHI’s extensive range of professional products and tools.
Premiere Orlando 2009
Premiere Orlando 2009
L’Oréal Professionnel’s Inspiration Paris
L’Oréal Professionnel’s Inspiration Paris
2010 Salon Today 200 Application Up!
For 2010, SALON TODAY 200 will honor the best practices of salons across North America. Will you be on the list?
Global Salon Business Awards Moves to ABS
Global Salon Business Awards Moves to ABS
Breaking News from Paris: L'Oréal Professionnel's Color Breakthrough
Today in Paris, L'Oréal announced it's newest innovation—INOA. This line with no ammonia and no odor is a three-step mixing process.
Spots Still Available for Artist Session LA
Spots are still available for our next Artist Session in LA on July 27 and 28. Day One will take place in Beverly Hills and Day Two will take place in a photo studio nearby. Photographer Roberto Ligresti and Makeup Artist David Maderich will be there to provide their insight and photo magic. We are still working out discounts at local hotels and we will keep you posted! Come join us!
L.E.O. Awards at ABS
Pivot Point International honored six of its alumni with L.E.O. awards at America’s Beauty Show. The awards stand for Leadership in the salon industry, Excellence in hair designer education and Outstanding Pivot Point Alumnus. The acronym also stands for Leo Passage, the founder of Pivot Point and teacher and mentor to many salon professionals. The 2009 L.E.O. awards were presented to Luis Alvarez, Rohn Hamel, Dwight Miller, Judy Rambert, Barbara Sansone and Andy Uffels.
Industry Mourns Guy Mascolo
Guy Mascolo, one of the five Mascolo brothers whose work has redefined hairdressing for decades, died unexpectedly May 6.Guy (Gaetano) and his brother Toni (Giuseppe) founded Toni & Guy in London in 1963 while still in their teens.
ABS: Fashion and Flash in Chicago
ABS is the annual hot spot for salon professionals from around the country to flock for top hairdressing talent, the latest fashion, new products, special seminars and a full agenda of conferences, workshops and manufacturer classrooms.
Cosmetologists Chicago® Wins Design Award for ABS Ad Concept
Cosmetologists Chicago® Wins Design Award for America’s Beauty Show Ad Concept