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Make July 1 "Raise Your Haircut Prices Day in the USA"
July 1 every year is “Raise your haircut prices day in the USA”. I started this campaign four or five years ago. I promote and discuss this campaign every year during May and June. You have just a short time left to put your plans in place for your price increase this year.
by Ivan Zoot
Salon Assistant DOS and DON'TS
Don't blow it! An assistantship is your shot at a job after school, so make the most of it by following a few dos and don'ts.
by Lauren Quick
How to be the Best Salon Assistant EVER
Education extends beyond passing your state board exam, and an assistantship is step one to a successful future.
by Lauren Quick
Queen Letizia's Most Memorable Tiara Moments
Today, King Felipe de Borbon took the throne, but all eyes were on his 41-year old wife, Letizia Ortiz, who has become the first commoner to grace the Spanish throne. Click through the gallery below to see seven of Princess Letizia's most memorable tiara moments.
COLLECTION: Apostolopoulos Tales - Muted Tones & Thatched Texture
Apostolopoulos Tales, a hair collection created by Creative Director of BIBA AUSTRALIA Frank Apostolopoulos, features muted tones, thatched texture and striking shapes. These images are haunting with their exquisite manipulation of hair, make-up and fashion; articulating hair beyond convention and arousing an extraordinarily new approach to hair.
Making it Big: Alex Rivera, Platform Artist for Fromm Beauty
In the Summer 2014 First Chair "How They Made it Big and You Can Too" timeline, Alex Rivera, make-up educator and Platform Artist for Fromm Beauty uncovered a talent and passion for beauty since beauty school. Follow his career.
KERATIN COMPLEX: New Salon, New Space, New Look on Shelf
News out of Keratin Complex includes a redesigned and larger headquarters, a just-launched signature salon and the reveal of a packaging evolution.
by Anne Moratto
Retail Details: Conquering the Client Conversation
Retailing remains the most viable way to increase a salon’s bottom line and boost a stylist’s paycheck, yet for some, the fear of “selling” lingers in the salon air like your 9am’s perm solution.
6 Tips To Maximizing Advanced Education
Learn more about the Eva Scrivo Academy and the importance of advanced eduction for the master colorist. Here Scrivo offers her 6 tips on HOW TO make the most out of advanced education.
In Case You Missed It: Australia Hair Expo 2014
The Australia Hair Expo 2014 was held on June 7-9 and included 10 acts hosted by Tabatha Coffey.
by Lauren Quick
Pravana "Show Us Your Vivids Contest" Underway, Enter Until 8-31
Pravana's annual “Show Us Your Vivids + Pastels Contest” is underway, with entries being accepted until August 31.
by Anne Moratto
Disney Princess Hair Secrets Revealed: Jasmine
Hair Designer Josh Marquette gives us a behind the scenes look at Broadway's latest hit musical, Aladdin.
The Clown Couture Collection by Antoinette Beenders
Clown Couture presented by Antoinette Beenders, Aveda Global Creative Director. The collection is inspired by creative circus troupes.
TIP: Protect Your Clients Skin During Gel Services
Protect your clients skin during a gel service with the new YouVeeShield. The easy to use thin thermoplastic blocks 99.9% of UV light. Get details here.
HOW TO: Remove Box Color, Minimize Damage with Malibu C CPR
This dramatic corrective color service was performed by Stylist Lindsey Reed from Fantastic Sams in Flower Mound, TX using Malibu C's NEW CPR Color Pigment Reducer.
by Anne Moratto
2 New Trends in Gray Hair Color Coverage
Are you seeing a lot of women currently embracing their gray hair? See what two new gray coverage trends are popping up with baby boomers who are starting to retire.
HOW-TO: Pretty-in-Punk Highlights by Joico
Pink, Yellow, Green-Blue and Indigo are the colors you will find in this "Pretty-in-Punk" color formula by Joico Artist Stella Livoti. Get the full steps inside.