OPI launches Shrek-inspired nail polish collection
OPI has aligned with DreamWorks Animation and created the Spring 2010 OPI Brights Nail Lacquer Collection to celebrate the release of the 3D adventure comedy "Shrek Forever After."
Sally Hershberger
One of the world’s most influential hair stylists, Sally Hershberger is often the top choice of renowned photographers and models, styling multimillion dollar ad campaigns, and fashion magazine covers.
Vera Farmiga, Zoe Saldana wear Essie nail polish on Oscar night
Jenna Hipp, celebrity nail artist, chose Essie Cosmetics nail colors for "Avatar’s" Zoe Saldana and Vera Farmiga of "Up in the Air" on Oscar night.
The 26th Annual America's Beauty Show
The 86th annual America’s Beauty Show, held March 27 to 29, 2010 at McCormick Place in Chicago, was a hug success.
Hair stylists: Enter these 3 beauty industry competitions
Feeling competitive? Check out these cool beauty industry competitions to get your creative juices flowing!
For weddings, try eyelash extensions
Wedding season has arrived, and with it, brides are ready to get gorgeous for their big day. Get her to try something new—like eyelash extensions from NovaLash.
What we love about Brig Van Osten from Shear Genius
The season finale of Shear Genius 3 had the industry abuzz—everyone had their favorite contestant! For thejudges on the show, that favorite was Brig Van Osten, who snagged the big win this season. We asked our Facebook fans what they thought about the shocker.
Vidal Sassoon The Movie Premieres!
Tony Beckerman was a key player in the Vidal Sassoon story. In the 1960s he started as an assistant and grew to be the Director of Training for the company. It was Tony who actually brought the Sassoon method of cutting to the United States. He attended the premiere of Vidal Sassoon the Movie and shares with MODERN SALON Beauty and Fashion Director Maggie Mulhern his feelings about the film.
Georgia Salon Gets a Taste of Hollywood
Movie buffs and Hollywood fans got a thrill recently in Alpharetta, Georgia, when The Joneses came to town. No one was more excited, though, than Muse Salon and Spa owner Daniel Jones. The movie’s production team selected his upscale salon as the perfect setting for scenes with Demi Moore’s character, who visits to gossip with her stylist.
Professional Items For Use in the Salon
We love keeping it all in the family. Shauky Gulamani, President of CHI HOME, was instrumental in the development of the fabulous Chi product line of high end salon appliances. Gulamani has come up with a line of consumer appliances that have all the professional and high end technology working in their favor.
3 Business Tips by owner Natasha Sunshine
Beauty and Fashion Director Maggie Mulhern chats with Natasha Sunshine, stylist, entrepreneur and owner of Byu-ti (www.byu-ti.com). Natasha reveals her Top 3 business tips that made her salon a success.
SHE Red Hair Extensions and Dina Manzo
I came across this story and I thought it was such a great thing that SO.CAP.USA is doing along with Real Housewives of New Jersey's Dina Manzo. As part of "Ladybug Month" in order to raise awareness for pediatric patients and their families at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital in Paterson, NJ, participating salons are distributing a single red hair extension to supporters of the cause. The Project Ladybug Lucky Locks extension may be seen in Dina’s hair during Season Two episodes of The Real Housewives of New Jersey beginning May 3rd.
Eco Brides
Brides have so many things to think about as they plan their wedding day that “going green” may not even be on their radar. Aveda is changing that. The company is partnering with designer Adele Wechsler and her Eco Couture wedding designs to host regional bridal events that are full of tips on being gorgeous and green at the same time.
Modernizing Special Occasion Hair For Teens
We caught up recently with Phillip Wilson, Global Creative Director for FHI Heat, Inc. He shared his thoughts on how to best modernize prom and special occasion hair for the teen market.
Beauty Italian Style
The 43rd annual Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna event just concluded and word is that the international beauty expo was the usual phenomenal success despite the unforeseen travel interruptions caused by Icelandic volcanic ash stalling European air travel. Despite that, show organizers report that attendance was up almost 5 percent over last year.
Joico Supports Sandpiper Charity
Beverly Hills fashionistas gathered recently for the annual fundraising fashion show to benefit Sandpipers, an organization that assists underprivileged individuals and families in Southern California’s South Bay communities.
Joico's VaporIron is Launched to the Press
Joico, known for fantastic color formulas and a powerful liquid line, just launched the K-Pak ReconstRx VaporIron, an innovative styling iron designed to reconstruct, repair and protect the hair as it smooths and straightens.