Industry Icon Philip Kingsley Passes Away
Haircare icon Philip Kingsley, famous for his work in trichology and styling stars such as Audrey Hepburn, Jane Fonda and Gwyneth Paltrow, died on Saturday, September 3, 2016.
by Lauren Quick
How One Salon Survived the Wreckage of the Louisiana Floods
One of our wonderful Guest Bloggers, Heather Smith, has been very involved in aiding salon professionals suffering from recent storms and flooding in and around Louisiana. Smith set-up Denham Blue, a relief organization bringing supplies and support to those displaced stylists with destroyed salons and/or homes. Recently, she shared an email she received from salon owner Natalie Crosser. Smith had asked Crosser to write what happened when the waters rose.
by Anne Moratto
NovaLash Artist Wins Scottish Beauty Award
Andrea Mcquade won Best Lash Artist of the Year in Scotland and she used Novalash for her winning work.
by Anne Moratto
Eufora Welcomes New Talent to Its Marketing Team
Eufora International has hired a new marketing brand manager to join the team. Doug Smith, who comes to Eufora with over 30 years of experience, has worked in salons and in manufacturing, affording him an understanding of both in-salon systems ...
by Anne Moratto
Alison O’Neil to Deliver Keynote at 2016 Face & Body Southeast
Fa?ce & Body, an annual conference and expo held exclusively for skin care, spa and wellness professionals, announced Alison O’Neil, founder of Beauty Becomes You, as the keynote speaker for its Southeast ...
by Anne Moratto
Sexy Hair's Faux-tography Contest Winners Are Going to NYFW
In order to help select team members for its upcoming Fashion Week presentation with The Blonds, Sexy Hair challenged its top artists with a Faux-tography competition.
by Lauren Quick
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
3 Trade Show Predictions for the Future of Exhibiting
Find out where trade shows are going before your next one comes around, starting with the next 5-10 years.
How to Make Six Figures as a Hairdresser
Let's just get it out there right away: Christine Le is a hairdresser and makes more than $600,000 a year. Find out how she does it!
Reality Check: Meet Your Future Self
Although our August Healthy Hairdresser Challenge is closed and we’ve moved on to the September Challenge, there’s one more inspirational entry in the August Challenge we’d like to share. The Challenge asked you to discuss any ...
ColorProof Founder Jim Markham on FDA Cosmetic Regulations and Small Businesses
*Originally published on TheHill,com, this opinion piece by ColorProof CEO and Founder Jim Markham has been reprinted below. Markham comments on increased FDA regulations as it relates to the cosmetic industry.
by Anne Moratto
Matrix's Total Results Range of Products
Matrix has completed an upgrade on the Total Results portfolio of care and styling products. Complete with new packaging, color-coded ranges, new names, systems and products, the line is designed to meet the demands of modern hairstylists and ...
Sponsored by Matrix
Color Correction: Going Lighter and Brighter Without Bleach
Amy Makin (@themakoshark) of The Secret Warehouse, Liverpool, England, loves "transforming my clients hair and doing big color changes or color corrections." Makin always begins each service with a full consultation including tests on ...
Brent Hardgrave's Extensions Biz
To meet Brent and learn more about the HAIR+ category, join us at the HAIR+ Summit, Oct. 16-17 in Atlanta. Details and registration here: hairplussummit.com.Atlanta-based stylist Brent Hardgrave looks at this market as untapped. When ...
Redken Challenge Winners Celebrate in LA
To inspire and promote the Redken Artist community this summer, Redken challenged artists to compete in a three-tiered styling challenge for a chance to connect with the hottest influencers in the industry: a one-week, all-expenses-paid trip to ...
by Anne Moratto
Introducing the ABS Global Image Awards Competition
America’s Beauty Show by Cosmetologists Chicago announces the creation of the ABS Global Image Awards, which replace the former CC STARS Photo Competition. The Global Image Awards will recognize hairdressing talent on an international ...
The Power of Social Media on Late Night With Tev Finger
Have you watched an episode of Late Night With Tev Finger (LNWTF)? It’s the first late night-style talk show designed exclusively for the salon industry. Yes, there’s the couch, the great backdrop, the fun intro and a band (well, ok ...