

Cosmetic's Shelf Life, Display and More With Vonda Simon
Vonda Simon, President of Seacliff Packaging, agreed to answer some of our most pressing questions about the packaging holding our most precious hair, skin and make up products.

Mizani's Education Event at Trump Towers!
Equipped with their clippers, clips, shears, razors and wide tooth combs, approximately 60 stylists and salon owners gathered together to expand their skills at Mizani’s 2010 Business Academy: Indigenous Texture event yesterday! I attended and took TONS of photos. Take a look!

The Gathering 2010 Kicks Off In Las Vegas
The Gathering 2010 opened last night with a spectacular stage presentation by many of the Paul Mitchell icons including Robert Cromeans, Angus Mitchell, Scott Cole, Linda Yodice and Stephanie Kocielski. There was a special guest appearance by Jean Braa, the original Paul Mitchell Artistic Director. Wynn Claybaugh updated us all on the growth of the Paul Mitchell Schools with a performance by students as artists and models. This was quite the party!
New Look for Teresa Palmer of "The Sorcerer's Apprentice"
Celebrity stylist, salon owner and Rene Furterer guest artist Frank Barbosa has turned up again, this time designing a new look for Teresa Palmer on the set of “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.”

The Water Secret
Dr. Howard Murad, the famed Dermatologist, professor and designer of the Murad line of skin products, has just finished his fourth book THE WATER SECRET. Subtitled “The Cellular Breakthrough to Look and Feel 10 Years Younger,” the ideas expressed in this book will not only help your clients….but YOU!
GetAheadStylist.com, A Facebook for Stylists
GetAheadStylist.com a beauty website designed to close the communication and service gap between stylist and client, is up and running!
Cosmoprof: A Beautiful Week
If it’s Tuesday it must be over ... Beauty Week in Las Vegas at Cosmoprof/PBA/NCA, that is. Well it is Tuesday, and I’m on a plane back home, along with legends Sam Brocato and David Raccuglia, as well as a team of professional salon distributors. Their presence reminds me that colleagues are one family, relatives are another, and there is commonality in what you do for both. Like being prepared for what they give and take, making time for them, learning from them and appreciating them. Nothing brought this home like Beauty Week, which underscored that much of connecting with any family is about shared experiences.

Rich, Shiny Color by Suzie Bond
L’Oréal Professionnel’s Portfolio Artists Suzie Bond and Amit Abraham get creative with the new INOA color line for rich, shiny results.
Nick Arrojo's S125 Izunami Flatiron
MODERN SALON's Alison Shipley interviews Nick Arrojo on the recent launch of the Arrojo S125 flatiron. He explains the advanced features of this beautiful and tireless Izunami flatiron. For more details on this product, go to www.izunami.com.
Michael O'Rourke: The Art of Hair
Michael O'Rourke and his team share their passion and love with the industry. Learn more about this company at www.michaelorourkehair.com.
Take a Tour of Kim Vo's Las Vegas Salon!

Beth Minardi Shares Her Recipe for Getting Kristen's New Shade
When Kristen Stewart showed up for her appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman, the buzz on the internet over her new shade of strawberry blonde started almost immediately, before the show even aired that night. The actress, who is frequently a chameleon when it comes to movie roles, reportedly changed her look for her new flick, On the Road. Joico celebrity colorist Beth Minardi and executive stylist Tammy Laimos share the steps for recreating Stewart's new style.

Moroccanoil Breaks Through Diversion at Cosmoprof
Moroccanoil has joined the battle to help deter diversion of its salon and spa products by launching an anti-diversion and anti-counterfeiting system, which they are currently showcasing at Cosmoprof North America 2010.

SalonTech Launches Keratin Straightening System
SalonTech has launched Keratin Straightening System, five products designed to address the controversy raised by the service.

NAHA: The Best Night Ever!
Wow! It's the day after NAHA and OMG, every time I think about the event last night, I get big huge butterflies in my stomach! Such an amazing feeling to be in the room with such talent and passion for the industry. This is the sexiest, most passionate, fantastic, artisitc expressive industry out there and I am so honored to say I am a part of it!

NAHA: The final countdown!
I am so excited about tonight I can hardly stand it! I've never been to NAHA, but I've been obsessed with it since I saw the finalists' entries (view all the submissions at modernsalon.com/naha). I can't believe it's finally here!
Babyliss PRO Launches Volare
Babyliss PRO launches Volare at Cosmoprof in Las Vegas. 125 salon professionals from 50 distributorships attend the event at the Ferrari Racetrack.




