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3 in 1 Skin Product That Works Fast

When your clients come to you asking for advice on how they can still take care of their skin when they are short on time, you are going to want to recommend to them an all-around product...like Dermelect Cosmeceuticals Detoxifying Oxygen Facial Commission.

Feather Extensions

Read how this small feather extension company blossomed into a full-on international feather distribution business!

Tweezerman Turns 30!

It's not every day one turns the big 3-0, and when Tweezerman did they wanted to celebrate with some of its closest friends...and lots and lots of tools for eye-catching eyebrows, meticulous manicures, pristine pedicures and fabulous feet.

Rocco Altobelli Hosts Annual Fashion Awards

This year marked the 35th annual Rocco Altobelli Fashion Awards, a presentation that showcases the work of the stylists, colorists, make-up artists and spa professionals who are part of the network of Rocco Altobelli salons and spas located in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area.

Andis Supports United Way

Associates at Andis Company’s headquarters in Racine, Wisconsin once again set their sights on supporting the Racine County United Way. The company was shooting for a 17 percent increase over last year’s contribution, but actually achieved a 35 percent increase, and that was reached in only 20 days.

Ryan Gosling Covers GQ

Could Ryan Gosling be any hotter right now? Nominated for a Golden Globe and generating buzz for his role alongside Michelle Williams in Blue Valentine, Gosling is also on the cover of the January 2011 issue of GQ. Gone is the bearded look from his last cover of the magazine in 2007, in favor of an Oribe style that plays up his hair's natural texture.

JCPenney: Salon Sizzle

Romane Brings Fine Fragrances to Salons

Romane Fragrances is introducing three new fine fragrance brands that are sold exclusively through salons and spas. Vida, EVER and Jet 365 were developed for the customer who, rather than tackle the product over-load at the department store fragrance counter, can make this very personal purchase in the intimate environment of the salon or spa.

Personal Style: Mark Debolt

This hair stylist at Tres Jolie salon in Minneapolis, and Wella Trend Vision finalist for the Young Talent category, draws inspiration from the arts, nature, fashion and technology.

Matrix Announces Spread the Love winners!

Today was the final judging day of Matrix Spread the Love competition--and I am so honored, so full of gratitude and joy, that I was selected to be the only guest judge among all the Matrix top big wigs to get the chance to interview the 22 top finalists in the Spread the Love competition.

Natalie Portman's "Black Swan" Style

Natalie Portman is on a roll. In September, her critically-acclaimed film, Black Swan, was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival. Now, on the heels of the movie's official premiere in New York City, she just received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress. With it comes increasing Oscar buzz. Portman's never looked better either—her stylist, John D. has made sure of that.

The Cricket Mini...the PERFECT STOCKING STUFFER

It’s a great time to suggest fantastic stocking stuffers as your clients sit in your chair. One of the best to come across my desk is the Cricket Friction Free Mini Flatiron.

Kim Vo's Tips: Glazification & Award Season Updo

Join Celebrity Stylist Kim Vo for this Holiday Seasons "Tips on Tuesdays" Series. Give Kim 10 Minutes to show you his secrets: Glazification - Perfect for your clients holiday parties and a Stunning Award Season Updo.

Choose Beauty: Patrick Mathes

Patrick Mathes may be young, but he’s poised for success with a winning combination of talent, hard work and perseverance. A self-described homebody, Patrick Mathes is startlingly self-aware for a 19-year-old who has never lived beyond Indiana’s boarders. He’s humble but realistic, confident yet improvement-focused. Give him a small circle of friends, chicken (cooked any old way) and a Florida vacation and he’s happy. But that hardly means the NAHA 2010 Student of the Year winner is content to stay put.

Mohammad Rahebi's Secret Weapons

We love peeking inside stylists tour bags, so we asked California-based celebrity stylist, Mohammad Rahebi, what he packs in his glacial grey Louis Vuitton satchel.

VERIPUR For a Very Pure Salon

MODERN's Beauty and Fashion Director Maggie Mulhern went to an amazing press event this week and was guided through a live display showing how many germs we actually come in to contact with on a daily basis.

GKhair Half Updos

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