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OPI's Trend Tour Stops in Chicagoland
MODERN attended the Westchester, Illinois, stop on OPI’s Trend Tour, which certifies nail technicians in GelColor by OPI nail art and technique.Using gel polishes from the brand’s Venice Collection, instructor LaDonna ...
by Jamie Newman
Winter Skincare Tips: Why Exfoliating is Key
A change in seasons means making small changes in your clients' beauty routines. Winter calls for extra skincare T.L.C. as a result of the cool, dry air that is dehydrating to skin. Even though skin is looking especially fragile in ...
by Jamie Newman
Lydia Sarfati Honored with the "Tower of Light Award" at the 11th Annual JICNY Gala
The Jewish International Connection of New York (JICNY), hosted its annual Gala in New York City, where they presented four prestigious awards to community members including, Repêchage CEO and Founder Lydia Sarfati, who was granted the Tower of ...
by Anne Moratto
Winner of Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas' Nail Art Contest Announced
In this year's Winter Nail Art Contest at Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas, a winner was announced on November 30, 2015. Nail tech Tabitha Cellak, a 10-year veteran of the salons' Schaumburg location, came in first place, out of ...
by Jamie Newman
OPI Announces New Global General Manager, Ron Anderskow
OPI Products, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Ron Anderskow as Global General Manager of OPI. Anderskow will oversee the day-to-day operations of the globally known professional nail brand. He joins Coty after ...
by Anne Moratto
Don't Be Bashful: NovaLash Challenge Now Open and Encouraging Submissions
LASHoff, the eyelash industry's first annual contest for eyelash stylists, opened to submissions November 1st.2016 marks the 6th year that NovaLash will award this highly coveted honor to the most talented stylists, helping to ...
by Anne Moratto
Dermalogica Participates in Screening Event for "Suffragette"
Dermalogica professional skin care recently partnered in a screening panel with the film ‘Suffragette’ in London. The film, set in early 20th-century Britain, depicted the growing suffragette movement galvanized by political activist ...
by Anne Moratto
Flowery Featured as Stylebrand at Stylecon
Flowery, professional products that pamper nails and feet, is a participating ‘Stylebrand’ at Stylecon, beauty and fashion’s newest destination event. Stylecon will take place in Orange County at The Hangar at the OC Fair ...
by Anne Moratto
Coty Appoints Sylvie Moreau President of Its Future Coty Professional Beauty Division
Earlier today, Coty Inc. announced a new organizational structure and the future leadership team for the company, both of which will become effective subject to completion of Coty’s merger with The Procter & Gamble ...
by Anne Moratto
Makeup Artist Christian Zamora Partners with Borboleta
Borboleta, the beauty brand and creators of lash extensions, is partnering with New York City master lash and makeup artist Christian Zamora to develop the company’s artistry program and expand its network of accredited artists, experts ...
by Anne Moratto
NYFW How-To: Blue Eye Makeup Gets a Twenty-First Century Upgrade
A neutral face paired with shades that range from deep-sea to clear blue sky, make eyes pop. And for every dewy, natural makeup finish at New York Fashion Week’s spring/summer 2016 shows, there was a look featuring blue eye makeup to ...
by Jamie Newman
Finger Painting: Nail Art from NYFW 2015
Nail art needn’t be over-the-top or unprofessional-looking. There are ways to tastefully use nail art in your nail services that will make your client’s visit more personalized, Rebecca Isa, Zoya creative director, ...
by Jamie Newman
Beauty Changes Lives Awards 10 BCL | CND | Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarships
10 students enrolled in professional nail education programs have been awarded Fall 2015 BCL | CND | Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarships.Honoring the legacy of nail industry pioneer Tippi Hedren and funded by CND, the scholarship award includes up to ...
Beauty Addicts Introduces New Distributor
BeautyADDICTS, a cosmetic collection created by a team of professional artists, offering the most desired and must-have shades available.welcomes Cool Beauty as the newest addition to beautyADDICT’s distribution network. Cool Beauty is a ...
by Anne Moratto
GiGi Honee Wax Warmer Gets a Spa Makeover
For decades, the GiGi Honee Warmer has been a fixture in salons and spas. This year, the well-known wax warmer is getting a spa makeover, with an updated design, spa inspired color palette and upgraded materials and convenience features ...
by Anne Moratto
The Specialists
What does it take to specialize and what do you need to know to consider yourself a service specific virtuoso? We spotlight four emphasis areas - bridal/updo artist, makeup artist, hair extensionist and blowout specialist - to shed light on what ...
Salon Makeup Success
Laura Halasz, a full-time makeup artist at Yellow Strawberry’s Bee Ridge Salon in Sarasota, Florida, says working in a salon doing makeup gives you a great opportunity to build strong relationships with clients. Knowing what her clients ...