Career
BSG Supports ISSE
The Professional Beauty Association has announced Beauty Systems Group (BSG) will increase its support of the International Salon and Spa Expo to include ISSE Midwest, the PBA’s newest event.
Celebrate Your Color
For those of you who follow me on Twitter or Facebook, you know that I have been teasing that 2012 is going to be a big year. I did not mean just for me, 2012 is going to be a huge year for hair color, your color!
People's Choice Awards: Bouncy Blowouts and Cool Brown Shades
Glamorous, bouncy blowouts mixed with soft waves and straight strands in cool brown shades were the trends seen at the People's Choice Awards last night, say Wella Professionals. See what Celebrity Stylist Andy LeCompte and Wella Color Ambassador Aura Friedman had to say about the evening's hit styles.
Brand Transformation
Pureology Serious Colour Care products are relied upon by colorists and clients alike for the brand’s color extending properties.
A Century of Progress
Cosmetologists Chicago, owners and producers of America’s Beauty Show is celebrating its 100th anniversary as an organization of and for salon professionals.
Blog Celebrates How Beauty Changes Lives
As I was going through the Beauty Changes Lives blog, I began to think about my own path to beauty—and how much my life has changed in the few years I've been entrenched in the industry. Below, please find my entry--but also consider posting your story as well.
New Macadamia Natural Oil Brushes
The right styling brush can make all the difference. One offers more tension than the other—perfect for curlier clients— one offers a smaller brush circumference than the other—perfect for longer lengths—and another offers the perfect size for beveling a fringe. And, of course, I need one in every color! : ) Enter Macadamia Natural Oil's two classic collections
Filling the Books
If you have to discount, make it count. That’s what Claudia Diesti does to promote her Styles by Claudia suite. At stylesbyclaudia.com, she posts one special, but clients can only get it if they provide a name and e-mail address, which goes in her file.
Olivia Wilde's New Textured Hair
Celebrity hair stylist David Babaii created Olivia Wilde's sexy, soft textured hair cut for the recent 2012 Palm Springs International Film Festival. Get the look.
Jill Leitz on Modern Braid
Jill Leitz, NAHA winner and Redken Global Artist, created this beautiful modern braid to best show the new Chromatics color just introduced here at the Redken Artist Connection 2012 in Las Vegas. Jill breaks down how she created the look which turned out to be one of the most popular finishes here at the four day educational event.
Sweetheart Deals
With a bit of love and attention, your Valentine’s Day promos can boost biz beyond February. Take these ideas to heart!
Make-Up Artist Transforms Herself into Angelina Jolie
I am SO excited to share with you this transformation video I stumbled across--AND it includes a step-by-step tutorial!--on how one make-up artist turns herself into Angelina Jolie. It's incredible what talent, time, and vision can create!
Plan to Succeed
Make more money in 2012 with goal-setting ideas from salons that enjoyed a strong 2011.
Chromatics Announced by Redken
Chromatics, the new color line by Redken, was introduced this morning at RAC2012 at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas. Redken Team leader Dhaniel Doud gave an overview of the line, to come to market in March, to the 900 Redken and Pureology educators in attendance.
Study Results: "What Clients Want from Hair Stylists"
Pivot Point International, Inc., headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, has released an in-depth study engaging more than 500 consumers to determine what they look for in a hair designer. The study also helps establish communication patterns between consumers and designers.
Paul Mitchell Schools Hold 2nd Annual Ann Bowler Day
When Paul Mitchell Schools’ Dean and Cofounder Winn Claybaugh lost his good friend Ann Bowler last year, he wanted to do something to honor her memory. Winn called upon the student-run Be Nice (Or Else!) teams at his 100-plus cosmetology schools to hold “Ann Bowler Day” once again this year.
Sponsor a Child through Surface Hair Products
Through increased sponsorship with the World Vision Organization, Surface has added 10 new needy children to the existing 40 children the company already sponsors each year. Learn how to help sponsor a child through World Vision by purchasing Surface hair products.