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Watch 'The Reset' - Howard McLaren's Documentary on the Challenges Facing the Beauty Industry Today

Howard McLaren, past creative director of Toni & Guy and Bumble & bumble, and co-founder of R+Co, debuted his documentary, The Reset, at Luxury Brand Partner’s Front Row. He calls on industry leaders to lift the veil on the beauty ...

StyleSeat Acquires BeautyBooked

StyleSeat, a leading mobile and online destination for booking beauty and wellness appointments, announced that it will acquire NYC-based BeautyBooked - a discovery and booking platform for high end salons and spas. The acquisition of ...

OPI’s Bill Halfacre Passes Away

William “Bill” Earl Halfacre, age 74 of Arrington, TN, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016. A native of Old Hickory, TN, he was preceded in death by his father, Donald Earl Halfacre.Halfacre was Executive Vice President of Sales ...

Talking Lashes, Bigger Is Better and Faster Is Fabulous: NovaLash American Volume Series for Amped-Up Eyelashes

NovaLash artists are creating a lush lash line in less time with NovaLash American Volume series.  Applying the ultra-light American Volume Extensions in three curls with a “Fan, Feather and Load” technique, unique to NovaLash, and securing them with new rapid-dry HighSpeed Platinum Bond Adhesive, service time is cut in half while lash fullness is multiplied.

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The InterMixture Collection by Arrojo Uses American Wave to Show the Latest Trends in Texture

Celebrating the beauty and grace of texture in the hair, the InterMixture collection by Arrojo offers fresh and contemporary inspiration to light the creative spark of hairdressers, while giving clients a new range of sexy and vivacious ...

Resolutions to Make in 2016 to Help Your Clients Achieve Theirs

When you know what your clients' beauty goals are, you can ensure that they are getting a satisfactory experience and that you are not missing out on the chance to offer them solutions (ie: services). The Benchmarking Company, a consumer ...

2016 Business Predictions from ISBN

With a presidential election, increased competition and potential licensing de-regulation disrupting the marketplace, how do you position your company for success in 2016?The International SalonSpa Business Network’s members share their ...

All About The #DearHairStylist Campaign

Millennium Systems international, creators of Millennium and Meevo salon & spa software, have been busy working on a new initiative to showcase the deep connections consumers have with their hairstylists.  “It’s so important ...

Gordon Nelson Passes Away

On the morning of Jan. 15, 2015, stylist Gordon Nelson, 64, passed away. His Facebook page gave a simple announcement: "This morning, Gordon Bell Nelson passed away peacefully and without pain at home in the presence of his family. A ...

#LBPFrontRow: A Hair Festival Of Epic Proportions

Luxury Brand Partners (LBP) just wrapped up Front Row, an amazing show billed as "A Hair Festival Of Epic Proportions." Did it live up to its billing? You bet!The four day event, based in the Wynwood Art District in Miami, offered ...

Alterna Haircare Announces New Lead Creative Team

ALTERNA HAIRCARE ANNOUNCES NEW LEAD CREATIVE TEAM, ALTERNA GLOBAL HOUSE OF EXPERTSAlterna Haircare is proud to unveil its new team of creative stylists, known as the Alterna Global House of Experts (AGHE). This team features six hair experts who ...

Spring 2016 BCL | CND | Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship Competition Opens

The Spring 2016 Beauty Changes Lives (BCL) | CND | Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship Competition is now accepting applications through March 21, 2016 and will award five scholarships to individuals pursuing education in the professional nail ...

Hello Kitty Bows How-To: Watch this Nail Art Tutorial from OPI

Say HELLO to the new limited-edition Hello Kitty by OPI nail lacquer collection. OPI created 12 supercute shades that capture the spirit of this beloved character. ...

Winter Bride: Mirabella Makeup Tutorial

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WATCH: Video Submissions of Four Lash Artists, Finalists Vying for NovaLash Title

2016 marks the 6th year that NovaLash will present LASHoff, the eyelash industry's first annual contest for eyelash stylists.  NovaLash LASHoff Artist of the Year is a highly coveted honor to the most talented stylists, helping to ...

PARADISE: Anara Spa at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, Hawaii

Paradise in paradise? OHHHH, how we suffer for our audience!!! MODERN stopped by the spa at the Grand Hyatt on the island of Kauaii, Hawaii. It is nothing short of perfection. Officially the "Anara Spa at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & ...

Maine Salon Owner Debuts Hair Care Product on Shark Tank

Maine-based salon owner and hairstylist, Alanna York will pitch her line of hair care to the Shark Tank investors on Friday, January 8. Since 2007, York has developed, tested and perfected a handful of products specifically designed for curly ...