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Paul Mitchell Schools Dean Winn Claybaugh Receives 2017 Ellis Island Medal of Honor Award

The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have officially recognized the Ellis Island Medals of Honor as one of our nation’s most prestigious awards, and each year the recipients are listed in the Congressional Record.

Albert Luiz's Winning Look at Miss USA Embraces Natural Texture

Farouk Systems Global Artist Albert Luiz was responsible for creating Kára McCullough's flawless look. He played up her natural texture by defining curls and adding volume and shine using CHI products and tools.

Increase Your Mojo with Up-sells, Cross-sells and Add-ons

Get this free guide to start leading a culture that retains clients and increases revenue. Your front desk can do so much more than answer phones. If trained correctly, your front desk has the potential to generate additional revenue by increasing your average ticket. Creating a culture that is focused on maximizing profit at the front desk can be done through up-selling, cross-selling and add-on services. This guide provides industry-proven dialogue to get your team started.

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Increase Your Mojo with Up-sells, Cross-sells and Add-ons

Get this free guide to start leading a culture that retains clients and increases revenue. Your front desk can do so much more than answer phones. If trained correctly, your front desk has the potential to generate additional revenue by increasing your average ticket. Creating a culture that is focused on maximizing profit at the front desk can be done through up-selling, cross-selling and add-on services. This guide provides industry-proven dialogue to get your team started.

Ted Gibson To Host L’Oréal Professionnel Color & Style Trophy

L’Oréal Professionnel has just announced that Celebrity Stylist Ted Gibson will be the emcee for Color & Style Trophy - noted as the world’s oldest live hair competition. The contest is coming to the U.S. and will be held in New York City on June 25. Details here.

Salons Give Back for HAIRraising 2017 on May 21

You can be among the beauty industry's big hearts helping little hearts heal, with a cut-a-thon set for May 21.

How To Successfully Retail With Profit-Driven R.O.I Strategies

Salon industry veteran Alan Benfield Bush offers some tips for how to evaluate your product mix and how to set measurable retail goals.

Marketing Basics for Solo Artists

As a solo salon or spa artist, do you find yourself at a loss for ideas when it comes to promoting your business? If so, here are some tips to help get and keep your marketing on track.

Beauty Changes Lives Foundation Announces BCL | CND | Tippi Hedren

Five future Nail Professionals are one step closer to entering their career calling upon receiving a BCL│CND│Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship.

Box Brunette to Solid Platinum in 6 Hours

Tiffany Massey (@tiffanymhair) of Structure Hair Studio (@structurehs) in Dahlonega, GA. says this box-dyed brunette (a natural level 8) wanted to go solid platinum blonde. 6 hours later, mission accomplished!

COLOR CORRECTION: Killing The Band

Gioryi Darwich (@Gigi_your_stylist) of Elegant Studio, Philadelphia, PA, had quite the challenge when she met this client who did not want a touch up. "She actually wanted to keep the top dark brown." Darwich realized thin, back-to-back highlights would erase the band.

COLOR CORRECTION: Messed Up Highlights To Blended Perfection

Heather Hardesty (@heath01234) of Studio 417 (@Studio417Salon), Springfield, MO, had quite a correction for this client. Here she shares the details using all Wella color.

Dramatic Makeover For a Career and Life Transformation

Alexander Scott (@alexanderscotthair) of @bangseattle, Seattle, WA, says he has "been cutting my client's hair for about 5 years and her color had always been natural. After a career and life transformation, she was ready for an image transformation as well."  Here Scott shares the details for the color makeover.

Balayage and Melting For a Vibrant Blend

Darcy Kost-botelho (@Hairbydarcykb_) of Orange Salon in Northern California, says that her client was looking for "a vibrant purple, pink blend with natural roots. This project took around four hours to achieve." Here she shares the details for this makeover.

Two Sessions Of Balayage For a One-Of-A-Kind Color Design

Liz Jeffrey (@lizjeffrey) of LOUD Hair House, Windsor, Ontario, specializes in balayage and her toning formulas are always custom made in order to achieve a unique color. "I like my clients to leave with a one-of-a-kind formula," she says.

Have Vision: Don’t Forget Your Eye Health!

Mark May as Healthy Vision Month by scheduling an eye exam. Prevention is key in keeping eyes in top shape.

Tips for a Pageant-Worthy Blowout from CHI's Anna Cantu

CHI's Anna Cantu shares tips during the Miss USA 2017 weekend on how to achieve a pageant-worthy blowout with CHI products and tools.