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Modern Events: The Sola Sessions Inspire, Energize and Connect
On Monday, September 12, 2016, more than 300 salon professionals from 12 states gathered at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach for the Sola Sessions, part of Sola Salon Studio’s effort to broaden its exclusive Sola Sessions education ...
by Anne Moratto
How-To: OPI Sponged Ombre Manicure
New York-based OPI technician Leonobi Galvez is constantly looking for ways to create fresh designs on nails. Although classic application will always have its place, it’s the less traditional color delivery systems that keeps nail artists’ creative juices flowing.
Fall Hair Color & Cut Inspiration from Ulta Beauty
To usher in autumn in a big way, the Ulta Beauty artistic team is launching its fall 2016 trend collection.
by Lauren Quick
Cargo Cosmetics Signs Rogelio Reyna as Global Training, Education and Artistry Director
Award-winning color brand, Cargo Cosmetics, has tapped celebrity makeup artist, Rogelio Reyna, to join the team as Global Training, Education and Artistry Director.Rogelio joins the brand after 15 years as Director of Artistry and ...
by Anne Moratto
Memo Exclusive: An Interview with the Founder of Spongelle
For the past few years, we have visited the Spongelle (pronounced sponge-gel-lay) booth during Cosmoprof North America in Las Vegas, and watched the brand evolve. A line that uses the trademarked tag line, “Beyond Cleansing,” ...
by Anne Moratto
Memo Exclusive: An Interview with Jan Arnold of CND
CND Timeline:1990s – Fashion Week: Bare nails were common before 1996, but when CND became involved, one by one, designer by influential designer, nails were adopted as a fashion accessory and nail professionals everywhere were ...
by Anne Moratto
Bellami Hair Acquires Mirabella Beauty
Bellami LLC announces it has expanded its product offerings, sales distribution channels and management team with the acquisitions of Mirabella Cosmetics LLP and Lipland LLP, and the hiring of John Maly as CEO and Michael Zemetra as CFO and ...
by Anne Moratto
Fashion Week Spring/Summer '17 HOW-TOs: China Glaze Proves Why Nail Art Isn't Going Away in 2017
China Glaze artists created a mix of stripes, waves and hearts on nails at various shows this season.
by Jamie Newman
Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2017 & 'See Now, Buy Now' Fall 2016: Trending in Nails
Essie gives us a definitive range of everything that will be trending for your manicure services between now and spring 2017.
by Jamie Newman
Alison O'Neil to Speak at Face & Body Southeast in Atlanta
O'Neil will deliver a keynote presentation, titled "The Intention to Serve: The Most Valuable Beauty Secret Ever Divulged," about personal success in aesthetics.
by Jamie Newman
New Distribution Model for TIGI Cosmetics
TIGI Cosmetics has made some important changes to its distribution model, including a new ecommerce option for distributors and industry professionals alike.TIGI Cosmetics will be launching its new PRO Program beginning in August of 2016 ...
by Anne Moratto
The Sola Sessions Sept. 12: Education and Networking for Hair, Nails, Makeup and Skincare Pros
Sola Salon Studios, one of the largest and fastest-growing salon studio franchise in the United States, is going big for its third Sola Sessions event of 2016, increasing the number of attendees and expanding education opportunities into ...
by Anne Moratto
GET THE LOOK: Sarah Hyland's Glowy Face Makeup
At the Finding Dory premiere, Sarah Hyland glowed on the red carpet thanks to makeup artist Allan Avendano.
by Jamie Newman
What's Changed in the Hair Loss Category?
People have always been losing hair. So what’s new now that makes HAIR+ important for salons? A number of social, technological and generational trends.
Memo Exclusive: An Interview with Jeff Pink, Founder and President of Orly
Jeff Pink, founder and president of Orly, creators of professional nail color and treatments, celebrated 40 years of business success in 2015. He attributes his longevity to a true passion for his work. “I’m very lucky because every ...
by Anne Moratto
Eye on Israel: Makeup Artist Tal Peleg's Eye Art
Tal Peleg has attracted hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram for her detailed, intricate eye art inspired by everything from Disney to dimensia.
Two-In-One Beauty: Osmosis Colour Mineral Cosmetics Age Defying Treatment Concealer
A multi-tasking duo containing both a concealer and a twist up, skin plumping moisture balm, the Osmosis Colour Age Defying Treatment Concealer ($38) camouflages and corrects as it smooths fine lines and wrinkles with highly pigmented, buildable coverage.
by Anne Moratto