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Hollywood Hair and Makeup Symposium Features Top Stylists, Barbers and Makeup Artists

 “Hair and Makeup By… A Symposium of Film and Television Artists” will be taking place at Loews Hollywood in Los Angeles, CA. Sunday, September 27, 2015 with a full day of panels, workshops and networking mixer. Tickets ...

The 25 Most Common Sales Mistakes

Don't get caught making any of these 25 most common sales mistakes offered by MiladyPro.Lack of Commitment: Maintain a commitment to results every single moment you are at work; utilize tools and resources to implement ideas quickly.Not ...

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Fashion Influencers

Blowout Junkie, a Chicago trend and blowout bar, presents the perfect model of a salon that knows the fashion world and draws on it with every look styled.

A Replacement for Foil in Haircoloring? Here it is - and it's Biodegradable!

It is estimated that hair salons worldwide contribute an astonishing 196 million tons of foil waste per year. Are you one of them?If you're looking at becoming a more sustainable workplace or colorist, look no further. Biodegradable Beauty ...

TRENDING THIS FALL: Metallic Top Coat Haircolor

You're going to hear the phrase "Metallic Haircolor" buzzing around a lot this fall.Pravana predicts Metallic Haircolor will be one of the season's hottest trends. Colorists can achieve the look with the new ChromaSilk Express ...

The Ten Commandments of Haircolor

Leland, industry innovator, founder of Haircolor USA, founder of Artec, former salon owner and entrepreneur has been taking a break from the salon industry this past decade working on private projects, collecting art and enjoying life. But he ...

TIGI World Release 2015 Heats Up Las Vegas

 THE EVENT: TIGI World Release 2015 blew the top off the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, NV (August 22-25, 2015), with a gathering of nearly 2,000 hairdressers, TIGI salons owners and fans, who came to see the unveiling of the 2016 ...

Pureology Colour Fanatic Instant Deep-Conditioning Mask

Fan-FavoritePureology’s new Colour Fanatic Instant Deep-Conditioning Mask is a multi-tasking, rinse-out treatment that nourishes and repairs hair. The mask joins the existing Colour Fanatic Multi-Tasking Hair Beautifier spray in ...

Modern Reports: NAHA 2015

NAHA Live!The Event: The 2015 North American Hairstyling Awards ceremony, hosted by fashion stylist Brad Goreski, was held on July 12, 2015, at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Hotel in Las Vegas. The Details: The event opened with a red-carpet ...

In the August Beauty Industry Report

In the August issue, Beauty Industry Report shares the new products publisher Mike Nave discovered at Premiere Orlando and IBS/IECSC Las Vegas and previews its Cosmoprof North America show coverage, which will continue for several issues. BIR ...

Holy Guacamole: How Avocado Benefits Skin

We like avocado any way we can get it—diced up in a salad, sliced onto a sandwich, and yes, we will pay extra for a heaping scoop of guac wrapped inside our burritos (like that’s even a question). And the best part is, it’s ...

You Said/He Said: What You Believe Male Clients Think Versus What Men Actually Say About Themselves

By interviewing two distinct populations of people—professional stylists/barbers and male clients—the Priority Male Study revealed some interesting differences about how professionals believe men think or behave versus what men say about themselves.

Polished Perfect Nail Studio Opens in Southern California

Polished Perfect by Twila True, a nail studio featuring luxury products and services, recently opened its first location at 801 Baker St., Costa Mesa, Calif. on Aug. 6. Offering expert nail art, uniformity of service and an emphasis on ...

Denise Lee Yohn to Keynote 2015 Bold Mindbody Conference

Mindbody, Inc., has announced that Denise Lee Yohn, a leading authority on brand building and positioning, will serve as the Keynote Speaker for the 2015 Bold Mindbody Conference.The Bold Mindbody Conference represents Mindbody’s annual ...

The 2015 Men’s Grooming Study

A massive study on men’s grooming arms owners with valuable information, so they can attract this lucrative market and deliver the service men crave.

How to Win the Vidal Sassoon Professional Beauty Education Scholarship

Are you a cosmetology student or licensed professional seeking advanced education to enhance your career? The Vidal Sassoon Professional Beauty Education Scholarship Program is calling on all salon professionals to enter for their chance to win ...

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New Study Indicates Professional Appliances and Shears Sales Up 5.2% in 2014

Manufacturer sales for the professional salon industry’s appliances category grew 5.2 percent in 2014, according to the new 2014 Professional Salon & Pro Beauty Industry Appliances & Shears Study from Professional Consultants & ...