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Highlights of Day One at America's Beauty Show!
The clock struck 11 a.m. today, and thousands of beauty professionals "stormed the gates" of America's Beauty Show hurrying towards their favorite products and educators teaching on the show floor. Read about the highlights from the day, the Texture Pavilion AND Cosmetologist Chicago's BeautyBASH.
SERIOUSLY Awesome Video About the Horrors of At-Home Color
Ok, if you haven't yet watched the video above, DO IT! Any colorist or professional stylist will definitely get a good chuckle!
Amit Abraham and His L'Oreal Professionnel Tattoo Posse
Amit Abraham shares the background of his L'Oreal Professionnel tattoo.
Rebecca Isa of Zoya at Peter Som
Rebecca Isa, the Color Designer of Zoya, was backstage at the Peter Som Fall 2012 Collection shown during New York Fashion Week. In this interview she shares with us the three shade design for the collection.
Curly Hair Events at the Texture Pavilion at ABS
There’s a lot of buzz about texture in fashion and hair trends this year, and also about the new TEXTURE! Pavilion at ABS. Celebrating our third year of partnership between MODERN SALON and Texture Media/NaturallyCurly.com, TEXTURE LIVE! is moving out of the workshop classroom and onto the main floor. Come experience the “up close and personal” demos of specialized texture education from our sponsors, including a special segment with Farouk artists styling TEXTURE cover model Miss Universe Leila Lopes of Angola on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. This appearance is followed by a special autograph signing and photo op at MODERN’s booth 299 at 10:30.
Demos at MODERN's Booth #299 at ABS
List of events that will be taking place at MODERN SALON's Booth #299 at America's Beauty Show in Chicago.
America's Beauty Show APP for iPhone!
For those of you out there going to America’s Beauty Show in Chicago this weekend, Khalid Meniri has created a very perfect App to allow you to maximize your visit. The “ABS App”, the first ever IPhone app in the beauty trade show business, was designed by Meniri, a creative technologist and founder of SixAgency, to make life easier for show attendees.
MODERN Will Be Reporting from America's Beauty Show This Weekend!
The professional beauty industry gathers in downtown Chicago this weekend, March 3-5, for America’s Beauty Show at McCormick Place. The entire editorial team of MODERN SALON Media will be reporting live on all the education, inspiration and collaboration. We’ll be capturing video, sharing photos, and posting non-stop about featured artists, style trends, product news and more on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest (one of our new accounts) and on the ABS events page on modernsalon.com! If you are coming to the show, say hello at MODERN’s Booth 299 and visit our Texture Pavilion at stage #233. The MODERN team will also be at the special BeautyBASH Saturday night, joining the industry in celebrating Cosmetologists Chicago’s centennial anniversary and “100 Years of Beauty.” Read on for more ABS details.
How To Get Michelle William’s Oscar Face
Michelle Williams was a vision in coral at the Oscars. Her edgy, yet romantic Louis Vuitton gown put her on every fashionista’s best dressed list. But her dress was only part of the story–her stunning glowing make-up was the icing on the cake.
Goldwell's Campaign to Keep Color in Salons and Out of the Store
A new, direct-to-consumer campaign hopes to drive new color clients into the salon by highlighting the advantages of professional, in-salon color services and the dangers and disadvantages of in-home box color. Launched by Goldwell, “You Can’t Get Supernatural from a Supermarket” is a multi-media campaign led by industry icon, Nick Arrojo.
by Stacey Soble
Take Action in New Hampshire: Bills Lower the Beauty Bar
New Hampshire's State Legislature will soon vote on HB1265 and HB1431 which will directly impact the professional beauty industry.
by Anne Moratto
John Amico Haircare Celebrates 50-Year Milestone
John Amico Haircare is celebrating its 50th year anniversary! A successful family-run business, the brand sees a bright future ahead in product manufacturing, distribution and in beauty schools. “We are extremely proud to provide Diversion-free Professional Haircare products to more than 10,000 salon owners and stylists throughout the United States and we look forward to the next 50 years!” says Founder John Amico Sr.
Patrick McIvor Tips for Success
Patrick McIvor, Artistic Director for Matrix, and specialist in social media and new experiential educational formats, is also the owner of his very successful salon Patrick McIvor Color Studio in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. We most recently heard about his Apple Digital AV Adapter that mirrors exactly what is on iPad 2 or iPhone 4S that he uses to convey information to his clients or staff via widescreen TV, video projection screen, or other HDMI-compatible display.
Buns, Bobs and Textured Hair at the Oscars
Celebrity Stylist Kristan Serafino dishes on her favorite looks from the Oscars.
Michelle Williams and Rooney Mara—Win the Oscar for Style
Make-up Artist David Maderich dishes on his favorite and not so favorite styles at the Oscars.
Love the Hair, Love the Gown: The Oscars
Tuning into Red Carpet commentary on the Oscars via Social Media, response was overwhelmingly positive, complimentary and enthusiastic. Everyone kept the claws firmly in paws when remarking on the night’s hair, makeup and overall looks.
by Anne Moratto
Let's Watch The Oscars Together on Sunday
Modern Salon is throwing an Oscar Party and you’re invited. Join makeup artist David Maderich (@DavidMaderich) and beauty and style blogger Kristan Serafino (@SerafinoSays) on Twitter as they watch the show and live-tweet their thoughts on Hollywood’s hottest hair, most marvelous makeup and overall award-winning looks.
by Anne Moratto