
Events
Vidal Sassoon The Movie at America's Beauty Show
America's Beauty Show is going to be presenting an exclusive Salon Industry showing of Vidal Sassoon The Movie on Saturday, March 12, at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in downtown Chicago.

Get Down to Business with P&G at ABS!
Sure, the show floor and shopping are great at America’s Beauty Show. But this year, give your feet a break and exercise your brain at the 2011 ABS Business Forum for a few hours! P&G Salon Professional (Wella Professionals, Sebastian Professional, Nioxin and Clairol Professional) is bringing together an extensive line-up of speakers and information at this one-day forum for all salon owners who want to grow their business.
Biz Tip: Smart Thinking, Straight Talk
Last year’s America’s Beauty Show Business Forum led salon and spa owners into a deep understanding of the beauty client’s mind. The journey continues Sunday, March 13, at McCormick Place in Chicago during ABS 2011 with “Smart Thinking-Straight Talk, A Salon and Spa Owner Dialog.” Presented by ABS and P&G Salon Professional, and powered by multi-media partner SALON TODAY, the forum includes three sessions to share information and ideas on how to grow your business and gain more of clients’ beauty dollars.
Rising Star Competition
Vivienne Mackinder recently announced an exciting new contest for North American cosmetology students. The Rising Star Competition is a new division of Intercoiffure America Canada (ICA), a group of top salons and stylists in North America.

Kim Vo Shares Behind the Scenes ISSE Secrets
Join Celebrity stylist Kim Vo shares behind-the-scenes ISSE secrets, plus footage of his amazing Rock n Roll to the Red Carpet Collection! Give Kim 10 Minutes to show you his secrets. Plus, the latest in extensions by Ramsey McLean Friz Fab locks by Taylor Spriggs.
2011 ISSE Long Beach…Quite the Show
This 2011 International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) is turning out to be an amazing show. Chock full of education, product launches and industry celebs, you need at least 2 days to do this show justice.
Book Signing with Tabatha at ISSE
Star of hit Bravo show, “Tabatha’s Salon Takeover,” Tabatha Coffey will be signing her new book called: It’s Not Really About the Hair: The Honest Truth About Life, Love, and the Business of Beauty and greeting fans at ISSE Long Beach.
America's Beauty Show Update
Start getting ready, because America's Beauty Show will be here before you know it! The show is set for March 12-14th at McCormick Place in downtown Chicago. Take a look at some of the highlights the show will have to offer this year.

ISSE Long Beach 2011 International Fashion Theater Presenters & Emcee, Damien Carney
As one of the most popular aspects of the International Salon & Spa Expo (ISSE) Long Beach, the International Fashion Theater (IFT) brings together the industry's top stars for some truly inspiring presentations. See who is presenting...

Kevin Murphy Styles Silhouettes as Hair Director of Melbourne Fashion Week
Kevin Murphy lead an astounding 40 shows at the most recent Melbourne Fashion Week showing Spring/Summer 2011 fashions. Although WE couldn't be there, he sent to us four of his most exciting and inspiring finishes from the first four days.
A Pictorial; NAHA's Big Night
The Professional Beauty Association presented the NAHA awards on July 18 in conjunction with Beauty Week and Cosmoprof North America. The gala began with a red-carpet reception prior to the awards ceremony. Beacon students kicked off the ceremony with a “Flash Mob” dance, setting the tone for an evening filled with entertainment, talent, and celebrating the artistry and skill of the professional salon industry.
Sneak Peek: Eye on ABS 2011
It’s only September, but the team at America’s Beauty Show is in full planning mode for the big event March 12-14, 2011, at McCormick Place in downtown Chicago. This year, ABS is working with Aquage’s Luis Alvarez and his team to create the imagery to market and promote the show. Over the summer, Alvarez brought in a full entourage of models, stylists, make-up and of course, his camera, to McCormick place for a high-fashion, haute-hair ABS photoshoot.
Tressed for Success by Steve Elias

My NAHA Experience
Wow—what a thrill it was to be nominated for 2010 NAHA Makeup Artist of the Year! Since this was my first nomination, I was a nervous wreck—so many parties and events. I was honored, but the main thing on my mind was: I didn’t have a thing to wear.
Breaking News: NAHA 2010 Winners Announced
The “countdown to NAHA” is complete! Tony Ricci of Ricci Hair Co. is the 2010 North American Hairstylist of the Year. Ricci and this year’s other winners represent the newest class of the prestigious North American Hairstyling Awards. Check out all the winning looks below, and watch for a special NAHA 2010 Winners Portfolio in the August issue of MODERN SALON. Congratulations to all NAHA winners, finalists and entrants!
Beth Minardi's demi advice
At Beth Minardi's recent master class at America's Beauty Show on behalf of Joico Vero K-PAK Color, she gave attendees three hours packed with color makeover demos, tips, innovative techniques and formulas and livelyquestion and answer segments. Here are some excerpts from the class:
NAHA Student of the Year finalists
MODERN SALON talked to NAHA's Student of the Year finalists for 2010. Here's what they had to say about their hairstyle photos that they entered.




