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New NAHA Category: Newcomer Stylist of the Year
The North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) has added a new category for 2012: The NAHA Newcomer Stylist of the Year award. To qualify to enter, the entrant must be a licensed cosmetologist with less than three years of professional experience. The new category seeks to recognize a rising talent in the professional hairstyling industry and is meant to bridge the gap between Student Hairstylist of the Year and Hairstylist of the Year. Learn the details!
Catching Up With Washi Scissor's Marc Millman
Today, MODERN caught up with Washi Scissor's CEO and Founder Marc Millman, who gave a very cool tour of their International Headquarters just outside of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. We learned all about their new shears, their very cool scissor bracelet, and what makes Washi Scissor a great purchase.
Take the "Maryanne and Friends" Pledge
Over 40 salons (including two in Australia and one in Egypt) have joined together to ease the stress and pain felt by women battling cancer and suffering from hair loss through the Maryanne and Friends program. Take the pledge to join the network today.
Video: Andre Chiavelli Shares Details about Emiliani Show
Andre Chiavelli offers details about "vision becomes reality", the Emiliani show to be held October 15 through 17 at the NJ convention center in Edison, NJ. For more info go to Emiliani.com.
Eli Mancha Demos Feather Extensions
NAHA hairstylist of the year Eli Mancha chats about the importance of offering pink feather extensions during October. Breast cancer awareness month.
HOW-TO: Miss Universe’s Crown-Worthy Updo
Did you watch the Miss Universe pageant? You may have noticed the regal updo worn by Miss Angola Leila Lopes, a business student, who eventually took home the crown during the 60th Annual Miss Universe® Pageant broadcast live from São Paulo, Brazil. The elegant updo was created by Tammy Mixon, Farouk Systems Global Artistic Board and lead pageant stylist, who shares her steps inside. Not only is the style easier than it looks, but adds Leila, “The crown fits perfectly around this hairstyle!”
Breaking News! NYC's Beth Minardi and Mark Garrison Team Up!
Mark Garrison and Beth Minardi, two of New York City's finest in the professional beauty biz, have announced to MODERN SALON they are officially teaming up to form a power duo!
Get Your Swag on at the Fall Education Jam!
BaByliss Pro, RUSK, BSG, and Conair are hosting an upcoming education event that you are not going to want to miss—the Fall Education Jam! At this all-about-beauty event, there will be main stage presentations by the industry's best, including 2009 NAHA Winner, Faatemah Ampey. Read the details
Win Full Cosmetology Tuition by Entering the "Anything But Hair" Contest
Pivot Point Academy has launched its annual contest that awards one entrant with full cosmetology tuition to one of the company’s three locations. This year's contest is titled "Anything But Hair" and asks entrants to create a hair-like design without using real or synthetic hair. Read the details.
Depasquale Salon and Spa Fights For A Cure
The staff of the DePasquale Salon and Spa gathered this Sunday in Hanover, New Jersey to throw a spectacular beauty and fashion event in an effort to raise funds to fight cancer.
Aveda Congress 2011: A Global Gathering
Aveda hosts its Congress every three years and each time (and I have attended a number of them) the global management and artistic teams set a new standard. Congress 2011 was held Sunday October 2 at the Minneapolis Convention Center and was titled “Pow Wow.”
Photo Feature #3 Late Night Show with Antoinette Beenders at the Aveda Congress
Approximately 3,000 people from the Aveda network gathered together in Minneapolis for the 2011 Aveda "Pow Wow" Congress this weekend. The Late Night Show directed by Aveda's Creative Director Antoinette Beenders was mindblowing—see the photos!
Photo Feature #2 of the Aveda Congress
Approximately 3,000 people from the Aveda network gathered together in Minneapolis for the 2011 Aveda "Pow Wow" Congress this weekend. See some MORE of the photos!
Photo Feature #1 of the Aveda Congress
Approximately 3,000 people from the Aveda network gathered together this weekend in Minneapolis for the 2011 Aveda Congress. See the photos of the educators in action, the model shots, and the presentations!
Aveda Congress 2011: At A Glance
This weekend, the Aveda Congress has been full of educational seminars, a tribal baazar, and a number of presentations showcasing the Aveda North American Artistic team, Earth month, Tippi Shorter, Peter Gray and more.
HOW-TO: Jessica Alba's Bombshell Brunette
Rich brunette color is hot this fall, and Krista Beahm, a colorist at Patrick McIvor Color Studio in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, reports that she’s been fielding tons of requests recently for sexy shades like Jessica Alba’s. Here, Krista reveals her favorite formula to achieve the star’s shiny strands with subtle, face-framing highlights.
100 Years of Beauty at America's Beauty Show 2012
America's Beauty Show is going to be here before you know it! Cosmetologists Chicago invites all salon professionals to celebrate its 100th anniversary at the show this year, March 3-5, 2012 at McCormick Place in downtown Chicago.