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BSG/CosmoProf Goes Mobile!
BSG/CosmoProf is launching two new initiatives: one is a new CosmoProf Mobile Connect texting program and the other is their new "CosmoProf To Go" mobile website.
"Mend a Broken Heart" with Heartbreaker Collection
MEND a broken heart with the new Fromm Heartbreaker shear and Free Heartbeaker Texture Razor, Studded Shear Case and Ionic Thermal Brush!
Four New Matrix Developers
Matrix has launched four new developers—Matrix Cream Developer 10, 20, 30 and 40 Volume—can be used with all Matrix SOCOLOR, Color Sync, Dream.Age, Wonder.brown and Logics shades, along with V-Light Powder Lightener.
Kenra To Launch Color Line
Kenra will launch Kenra Color, a comprehensive hair color line at ISSE Long Beach in January 2012
Ardell Helps Teens Feel Fabu-LASH for a Day
Eight young ladies were treated to a day of pampering by Wish Upon a Teen, a non-profit dedicated to helping teens, at Sonya Dakar Sin Clinic in Beverly Hills. The teenagers who are patients of the Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA where they battle cancer, received facials, manicures and make-up application using Ardell Lashes.
HOW-TO: Jessica Simpson's Look at the Museum of Modern Art
Jessica Simpson looked radiant as she stepped out onto the red carpet for the recent 25th Annual Footwear News Achievement Awards at the Museum of Modern Art. The stylish mom-to-be wore a short, red Donna Karan dress that looked flawless with long hair pulled back and flowing down her back and shoulders. Get the steps!
Hair by Joanna
Joanna of J. Salon in North Haven, CT
Francisco's Salon Helps School for Deaf Go Green
Pureology and Global Green USA has announced the grand prize winner and four runner-up schools in the Global Green USA Green School Makeover Competition, presented by Pureology. The Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) will receive the grand prize—the ultimate Green School Makeover worth $130,000—while four runner-up schools will each receive a $2,500 cash prize to be used toward sustainability upgrades.
Lydia Sarfati's Thoughts on Spa Retail
Lydia Sarfati, president of Repechage, held a summit for skin care specialists today in the Repechage headquarters in Secaucus, New Jersey. We grabbed her to share her thoughts on salon and spa retail.
VIDEO: Quick Updo Tip!
Mika Rummo of Salon AKS in NYC offers a quick demonstration on how to use just a handful of pins and a Cricket Amped Up Brush to keep an updo in place. "This is perfect for the client resisting hairspray," she says. "This locking technique will keep the strands in place all night."
P&G Salon Professional's 2nd Student Stylist Competition at ABS
P&G Salon Professional has announced its second Student Stylist Competition at the 2012 America’s Beauty Show, March 5, 2012 in Chicago, IL. See the details.
Find a Salon or Stylist
The website My Best Friend's Hair has just launched nationwide and capitalizes on the fact that women choose their hair stylists based on recommendations from friends. The website is like a hair headquarters containing reviews of hair stylists and allowing stylists to showcase their best work.
Hairdressers Against AIDS Press Conference
Recently on World AIDS Day 2011—December 1st—Hairdressers Against Aids held a press conference that announced the efforts of the unique Hairdressers Against AIDS advocacy campaign.
Introducing Latino Expressionists Bi-Lingual Hairstyling Team
Recently Matrix has recognized the demand for bi-lingual education in the hair styling profession and to meet that demand, Matrix has assembled Latino Expressionists, an elite squad of Spanish-speaking hairstyling pros. Led by Matrix Artistic Designer Robert Santana, this group of 14 stylists will bring Matrix education to Spanish speaking hair stylists throughout the U.S.
Online Visibility
The internet offers a wealth of opportunities for communicating your salon services, and utilizing them is a practical method for raising awareness. Read this article by Lauren Whitson, spokesperson for 1&1 Internet, Inc. who provides you with some tips on how to get your business ahead in the digital world.
Ted Gibson Salon Planned For Florida
Celebrity Stylist Ted Gibson has announced plans for a new Ted Gibson Salon in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida at the W Hotel.
Pin up by Brittany
Brittany student of Panache hair salon in Boardman, Ohio