Six Different Makeovers!
Michael's Salon & Spa in Centerville, OH, reached out to their clients through e-mail and social networks to ask for makeover submissions. The photo shoot, called "Looking For Faces," featured real women over 40 who were willing to make a major change.
Clean Up Your Styling Tools
Clean beauty tools are crucial for optimal performance, and they can help prevent infection when accidents occur. Whether it’s razors, scissors or clippers, having clean tools reduces the risk for you and your client. Lya Navarra, sales promotion manager of the Sam Villa brand offers some advice on the proper sanitation of brushes, combs, shears and thermal tools.
American Crew New Folk
More info at www.americancrew.com.
Mega Hot, re-launched!
Belson Products has re-launched Mega Hot with a more concise selection of skus, more dual voltage items and sleek new packaging. Coming out this September, the new packaging will now allow the stylist to easily slide open the box to touch and see the items before purchasing.
Harms Millennium User Group Conference 2010 Miami
When Salon Today Editor Stacey Soble asked me to attend the Harms Millennium User Group Conference, I was VERY excited. I’ve always heard the people from Harms were inspirational leaders in the industry and I knew there would be tons of owners I have corresponded with through Salon Today and Modern Salon through various channels—I love to meet people face to face and share business ideas. And, that’s EXACTLY what this User Group Conference (UGC) is all about: sharing ideas, networking, discussing what works and what doesn’t work (in terms of management, ownership, best practices and front desk, among others).
Tips for the Summer Bride
Have your clients tap into their own inner goddesses for their June weddings.
Iconic Shaper Hairspray Turns 25
More than 750 salon professionals came to Hollywood to celebrate the 25th birthday of Shaper, the iconic hairspray that remains one of the most important professional hairsprays in the industry today. 25 Sebastian professionals transformed more than 40 models on stage, featuring Shaper and the entire Shaper family of products.
Do the CATWALK...Straight Collection
Inspired by the exotic, sultry and mysterious spirit of the Orient, with an eye towards the lustrous, silky hair that graces fashion runways from New York to Milan, TIGI's new Sleek Mystique Straight Collection provides the tools that will help your clients achieve the frizz-free straight hair they desire...
Backstage at The Beatles LOVE; Wigs Galore
After seeing the incredible LOVE show in Las Vegas, Maggie headed backstage to speak with Christie Wilson, lead wigmaster and makeup technician for this Beatles-themed performance. Have an interest in wigs? Watch this video to see how wigs are made and cared for. Listen as Christie talks about this old art.
Redken's Hairdressing Video Game!
Are you a stylist that likes hair AND video games??? Well now, Redken has partnered with Little Orbit LLC and the TONI&GUY Academy for the launch of Busy Scissors, a hair styling and simulation video game scheduled for release on Nintendo Wii and DS in North America, Europe and Japan this September!
Skincare Solutions, An Anti-Aging Regimen
As we age the characteristics and appearance of the skin alters. Whether it’s fine lines, wrinkles, loss of skin elasticity, damage due to sunlight, uneven pigmentation etc., your clients are probably searching for a remedy that will help their skin look brighter, and more youthful. Read my product review on Skincare Solutions!
White Sands Curling Iron
White Sands Curling Irons is introducing a new collection of the perfect curling iron for the professional offering the ability to control any curl pattern.
Not Your Typical Summer Shade
Who says blondes have more fun? Not everyone is lightening up for summer. This year, rich color is in. Katherine Heigl and the Black Eyed Peas' Fergie are part of the celeb contingent keeping it dark.
How to Get Hues that Pop
It’s going to be a bright and sunny summer—if the nail colors of celebs on the red carpet are any indication. At movie premieres and award shows, stars are showing up with shades way beyond the pale. Celebrity nail artist Kimmie Kyees, who lacquered up Katy Perry for the MTV Movie Awards, tells us how to achieve the best and brightest shades.
The Kim Vo Tour (Vegas!)
Check out this fun tour of celebrity hairstylist Kim Vo's Las Vegas salon. ModernSalon.com's Maggie Mulhern was granted an exclusive tour of this luxurious salon by Kim Vo himself!
Sedu Flatirons: A Full Line Up of Goodies!
Sedu [si-’dü] 1. To seduce.2. To turn on the object you desire.3. To bring out your client's inner seductive goddess with Sedu hair styling products!
The Rebirth of a Devastated City and Salon
I came across this inspirational story a couple days ago and it really touched my heart. Read how the residents of Greensburg, Kansas worked together to reconstruct their hometown after getting hit by a devastating EF-5 tornado. After three years of reconstruction, the town celebrated a day-long festival along with the long-awaited reopening of The Last Tangle Salon.