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Cancer Connection
Salons continue to forge a significant, but evolving, relationship with the cancer awareness community.
Yes, You May Make That Big Life Change
New research indicates that people do well with major life changes even when they need a little push to make the change.
Beauty Changes Lives and CND Announce Nail Scholarship Winners for Fall 2016
The Beauty Changes Lives Foundation, through generous funding from CND, has awarded five BCL¦CND¦Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarships to students pursuing careers in the professional nail industry. Each scholarship winner receives tuition ...
by Anne Moratto
Reduce Your Risk of Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Learn about breast and ovarian cancer, and follow these tips to help lower your risk.
Talking Sheet: What are Sheet Masks and How Can They Be Used at the Salon?
Sheet masks are the latest skincare craze, an obsession brought stateside via South Korea, and professional brands are taking note of their benefits for a plethora of skincare concerns and ease-of-use.
by Jamie Newman
90-Year-Old Hairdresser Has No Plans to Slow Down
90-year-old Mabel Robinson has been running her salon business since receiving her hairdressing and cosmetology certificate from Boston's Wilfred Academy in 1946, making it the longest-running business of its kind in Atlantic Canada, if not in the country.
by Anne Moratto
6 Tips for Cutting Kids' Hair from Cozy Friedman of SoCozy Kids Haircare
From the products to the service, Cozy Friedman knows kids haircuts. Here, Cozy offers her tips and techniques for cutting children's hair.
by Jamie Newman
Modern Reports: Aveda Dare to Dream 2016, Presented by The Salon People
The EventAveda Dare to Dream conference, produced by distribution company The Salon People, Sept. 11-12 in St. Petersburg, Florida.The DetailsDesigned for the salon professional, Dare to Dream sought to inspire stylists to dive into ...
by Lauren Quick
Joico Formula: Confetti by Sue Pemberton
A sweet, edgy look by Sue Pemberton bursts with Joico candy-colored vibrancy.
Paul Mitchell Formula: Blushing Berry
Bursts of Paul Mitchell bright berry and a new base create freshness for fall. Demi shades are ideal for frequent color changers.
It&ly Hairfashion Formula: Savannah Tan by Federica Trerè
Federica Trerè quickly added dimension and body to brunette color with this It&ly Hairfashion technique.
CHI Formula: Swirl Technique by Patrick Kalle
Farouk Systems Artistic Director Patrick Kalle created this look from the CHI Move collection, showcasing tons of direction and movement by using diagonal layering.
Eufora Formula: Beach Balayage by Mirza Batanovic
Mirza Batanovic, Eufora style director, creates a bold statement with Eufora’s beach-inspired balayage. It's a look that works well on men, too!
Aveda Formula: Eclipting Technique by Ian Michael Black
Ian Michael Black, Aveda global artistic director for hair color, implements the "eclipting" technique, focusing color at the front hairline to flatter the face shape and complement the cut.
Aloxxi Formula: Corset Placement by Marilyn Cole, Rocco and Peggy Wright
With a touch of romantic influence, this Aloxxi technique creates a corset of color with the focal point on the top and sides. Minimal color placement creates maximum impact.
How to Be an Artist and a Hair Loss Specialist at the Same Time
Most hairdressers consider themselves to be “artists.” I personally do! We love the act of creating. It might be difficult as an “artist” to envision how you can integrate something like hair loss into your day-to-day work. Let me explain how it can be done…and stay with me on this one!
10 Tips for Taking the Fear Out of Retailing
Eufora’s Director of Business Education, Joanne Magana, encourages stylists and salon owners to realize their phobia surrounding retailing is a faux-fear.
by Anne Moratto