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NAHA 2011 Entry Process Now Open
The North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) online entry process is now open! If you are looking for a way to show off your skills and add prestige to your portfolio this competition is one you should look into.
Student Summit
Held during the Professional Beauty Association’s Beauty Week, Beacon brought together students from across the country for three days of networking and learning from some of the most iconic salon owners, managers and leaders in the industry. The program kicked off with the Beacon Bash—bringing together Beacon attendees and the 100 students who entered the “Making Beauty My Business” competition. Emceed by industry icon Geno Stampora, throughout the event students learned about setting goals from Brooke Carlson and Sherri Jessee of Conair Professional; Tabatha Coffey talked about her trek to success; Cynthia DeSoto discussed the evolving role of the beauty pro; students met with Shear Genius 3 winner Brig Van Osten; and got a taste of what’s happening on Capitol Hill and how the industry is being affected.
No Damage Color Challenge Contest
Do you think your coloring skills are fame-worthy? If so, why not make your mark in history by competing in the Beautiful Collection No Damage Color Challenge Contest? By entering your best hair color look on Clariol Professional’s Facebook page, you get a chance to become a design team member at the Bronner Show, and win some other cool prizes!
The Winners of the TSPA Redken Scholarship
In celebration of Redken's 50th anniversary, ten members of The Salon Professional Academy will receive $5,000 to use towards tuition fees, books and supplies to complete their training.
Holiday Hair Tips
Glam up your client’s hair for the holidays! If they are looking to brighten up their holiday look, take a look at some of these tips offered from Master Stylist at ARROJO NYC, Amanda Jenkins.
FIngerwaves... Oh My.
Whenever I interview famous hairdressers, or really successful and talented people in the industry, I always ask them what their biggest challenge was while in beauty school. I expect to hear things like retailing to clients, cutting a specific hair style, or styling a a specific hair texture. NO! I pretty much, without fail, always hear the same thing: FINGERWAVES!
Matrix Mannequin Mania July Semi-finalists Announced!
July Matrix Mannequin Mania finalists have been announced! Take a look at some of these cool hair styles inspired by things like: Japanese origami, contemporary art, the ocean, the zodiac and more!!Can you guess what inspired the hair style you see to the left? Read on and you will see.
Intercoiffure America/Canada Artistic Leaders To Headline America’s Beauty Show
Cosmetologists Chicago® (CC), the salon professional association that owns and produces America’s Beauty Show® (ABS), has announced that the Intercoiffure America/Canada Artistic Team, led by Vivienne Mackinder, will headline The Runway at ABS, March 12-14, 2011 at McCormick P
What Salons Can Do to Boost Retention
According to Crystal Focus Salon Coaching, salon client retention is at a historic low—average repeat client retention is at 79 percent, and new client retention is at 29 percent. Salon Today asked a salon coach and two salon owners to give us their perspective on what salons can do to boost their client retention number. Here’s what they had to say:
Empire's National Day of Beauty
On Saturday, October 9th each of Empire’s 100 school locations will open its doors to women, men and children of all ages for hair cuts, coloring, nail services and more. 100 percent of the proceeds from those beauty services will benefit local domestic violence shelters in each school’s community.
The 2010 TONI&GUY Photographic Awards' Winners
The winners for the TONI&GUY Photographic Awards have been announced!
Travel with Matrix!
Matrix has just announced an opportunity for students/recent grads to travel throughout the U.S. on a 6-month, all expense paid inspirational journey.
Inspiration Board: Amanda Jenkins
Amanda Jenkins, a master stylist at Arrojo Studio in New York City, has styled the hair for bands like Kings of Leon, Good Charlotte, Audioslave and Morningwood when they appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman and Jimmy Kimmel Live. So what inspires Jenkins to create such rock-star worthy hair styles for these bands? MODERN asked her about her inspirations.
The Winners of the TSPA Redken Scholarships
And the winners of the TSPA Redken Scholarships go to.....
Lindsey's Beacon Blog: Goodbye Vegas, See You Next Year!
Lindsey's Beacon Blog "...This weekend was more than I could have asked for and I hope that I'll be able to return next year to be able to attend the NAHA awards!"
Beacon Blogger: Lindsey Venable - Beacon Continues!
Lindsey's blog continue "...The speech that Erik gave inspired me even more to not give up on my dream and to continue to try new things. Even though the fear of failure is discouraging, making my dreams a reality is always worth the risk."
Beacon Blogger: Lindsey Venable: NAHA
Lindsey Venable's Beacon Blog: NAHA!