In The Know

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 & ...

Win a Trip to 2016 Matrix Destination OR Matrix Programs of Passion

Matrix and MODERN SALON are inviting you to enter for a chance to win an all-expense paid trip to one of the following (4 winners total): Matrix Destination, January 23-25, 2016 in Orlando, FL (two winners)Programs of Passion: Logical Color ...

FOR NEW SALON PROS: Tips To Success

At the most recent LBP (Luxury Brand Partners) Innovation Summit held in Carmel, California, MODERN met with Coral Pleas, owner of the Cutting Loose Salons (3 in Sarasota, Florida and one in Somers, Connecticut). Pleas works with a total of 65 ...

Hairdreams Inspires Charlie Le Mindu‘s New Collection at Crazy Horse in Paris

 Le Crazy Horse de Paris is a Parisian cabaret known for its stage shows.  "A Male Gaze,"  the new 2015/2016 Fall/Winter Collection at Paris Haute Couture Fashion week by hair artist and designer extraordinaire, Charlie ...

Fab Fashionistas: Trends Seen at Fashion Week

They are as exciting, inspirational and influential as many runway looks during New York Fashion Weeks.  They are the Fab Fashionistas.  Many are fashion stylists, some are journalists, some buyers or whatever there to see the shows, ...

Pravana Teams Up With Guy Tang to Create the Pure Enlightenment Balayage Kit

Pravana introduces the new Pure Light Balayage Lightener, a specially formulated lightener designed for the artistic, free-hand form of highlighting known as balayage. Pravana partnered with hair guru and Balayage expert Guy Tang to develop the ...

Luxury Brand Partners Announces Front Row 2016

Maggie Mulhern interviews LBP President Tev Finger on the Front Row 2016 event.Luxury Brand Partners announces that it will be hosting Front Row 2016, a four-day event in which industry leaders will deliver education and share experiences with ...

Modern Reports: Pureology Synergy 2015

THE EVENT: Pureology Synergy 2015 at the JW Marriot Austin in Austin, Texas, June 13-16.THE DETAILS: Fifty-eight Pureology PureArtists and 48 Pureology corporate employees attended the Pureology conference to get a rundown on what’s up and ...

Team Behind Sport Clips Opens New Blowout and Style Salon, Vent Blotique

Created by the founders of Sport Clips, one of the most successful national salon franchises with a 20-year track record of growth and career opportunities, Vent Blotique blowout and style salon recently celebrated the grand opening of its 1,400 ...

5 Tips For A Successful Beauty Launch from L.A. Hair's Jonathan Antin

For salon owners and stylists considering launching their own product line, the new reality series L.A. Hair will be of particular interest. On the show, entrepreneur and celebrity stylist Jonathan Antin offered valuable business advice with ...