Career
Day One: International Salon and Spa Expo in Long Beach
Hundreds waited outside the Long Beach Convention Center on a warm, balmy day to enter the 2014 International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) that opened today and will run through Monday, January 27.
by Anne Moratto
Sal Mauceri Named Wella CEO North America
Adil Mehboob-Khan, president of Wella, the Salon Professional Division of Procter & Gamble, today named Wella veteran Salvatore Mauceri to the post of CEO, Wella North America. Mauceri replaces Reuben Carranza, who is leaving the company to pursue other interests.
HOW-TO: Carve Out Creative Graphics into a Mohawk From Oster
Oster Professional Global Artistic Director David Guerin, AKA "The Style Renegade," shares quick tips on how to carve out creative graphics into an otherwise standard Mohawk; hair tattoos!
Waxing the GiGi Way: New Instructional Videos for Hair Removal
GiGi Hair Removal has launched a YouTube channel offering instructional videos for simple to advanced hair removal services.
by Anne Moratto
HOW-TO: 2 Classy Hair Bun Ideas With a Red Carpet Twist!
Salon Capri recently did a Golden Globes shoot at their salon and re-created two of their favorite red carpet looks (Margot Robbie and Amber Heard).
Be a Star in 2014: ABS Offers Two Competition Opportunities
ABS is looking for stars! Enter in the STARS and RISING STARS Photo Competition or the ABS BeautyBASH Talent Showcase for recognition and prizes at ABS 2014.
by Lauren Quick
3 No-fail Techniques to Help Increase Sales/Client Retention
Tiffany Conway, Guest Artist on the Goldwell North American Artistic Team, offered SALON TODAY these tips to stylists and salon owners to help them increase sales/client retention.
The Power of Three
One, two, three— there is a power in three. This year, I am so excited to be traveling throughout the United States sharing ideas that use the power of three to build business, connect to our communities and go viral. From three quick powerful social media ideas to three powerful business models that work for salons and three unique ways to address guests.
BEAUTIFUL BLONDES: Sneaking in Richer Tones
Beth Minardi offers us this step-by-step on how to "sneak in" richer tones to create a beautiful blonde without deepening the hair.
by Beth Minardi
COLLECTION: Anne Veck's "A Day at the Races"
Anne Veck’s “A Day at the Races” collection shows a softer, feminine side of Avant Garde Hairdressing. This collection is all about femininity merging with fashion.
Make Your Career Move and Climb the Beauty Industry Ladder
This is the perfect time to begin planning steps to maximize your talent. Because of technology and globalization, opportunities for beauty professionals are more diverse than years past.
by C. Jeanine
Can Being Casual Cost You Money?
Which might be the best personal demeanor when you are in the salon? I will give you options: Strictly Professional, Reserved, Casual, Friendly, and Very Friendly? And, why would this affect how much income you bring home? Doesn’t friendly automatically pull at the heart strings and open pocket books? Apparently not.
The Redken Artist Connection (RAC2014) Hosts 750 in Las Vegas
750 salon professionals are in Las Vegas for the three day Redken Artist Connection (RAC2014). Get details here from Leslie Marino, GM of Redken and Pureology, and Sheri Doss, VP Education Worldwide, Redken and Pureology.
SAG AWARDS: Kaley Cuoco's Romantic Wavy Tresses
Kaley Cuoco, Actress and Star of the hit show The Big Bang Theory (nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series) stepped onto the red carpet of the 20th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards with romantic wavy tresses created by Celebrity Hair Stylist Christine Symonds using Kenra Professional.
SUDZZfx Launches Academy and Debuts New Collection
The grand opening of SUDZZfx Academy took place on January 19 and 20 at Creative Director Carla Ross' SLASH Salon in Santa Monica, CA.
by Anne Moratto
SAG AWARDS: Natalie Dormer Debuts Half-Shaved Head! Get the Look!
Editorial and Celebrity Hairstylist, Giannandrea (The Wall Group), whose roster of clients include Natalie Dormer, Gwyneth Paltrow and Scarlett Johansson, wowed us with Natalie Dormer’s sophisticated half-shaved punk hairstyle for the 20th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards using Macadamia Natural Oil products.
Tara Parenti: 5 Fast Ways to Stay Healthy This Winter
Esthetics instructor Tara Parenti provides five tips for a healthy winter.