Team from Arrojo Salon Wins the L’Oréal Professionnel US Color & Style Trophy
The winning team will travel to Milan in March to represent at the worldwide competition.
by Anne Moratto
Laverne Cox Celebrates Diversity At Matrix Destination 2020
More than 2000 salon professionals attended Matrix Destination, the three-day convention celebrating creativity and community with mainstage presentations, classes and workshops. All were there to elevate skills and energize creativity, and meet special guest and Matrix Total Results partner, Laverne Cox.
How to Fight Salon Waste Using GLO's Zero-Waste Recycle Program
Did you know 877 pounds of waste are generated every minute in hair salons? Here's what you can do to help.
On-Demand Wellness Company, Soothe, Appoints New CEO
John Ellis joins Soothe from Beachbody, where he was previously Group Vice President of Content and Commerce, overseeing product management, growth marketing, and e-commerce operations for their digital subscription offering.
Do You Specialize In Weddings? Here Are the Best Places to Marry in the US
Are you in a market known for being wedding-friendly?
by Anne Moratto
SLIDESHOW: All the Beauty Happening at ISSE Long Beach
So much beauty, education, and experience, all in one SoCal location.
by Anne Moratto
The New Moroccanoil Academy Is OPEN!
The new Moroccanoil Academy has opened its doors at 135 East 57th Street in the heart of NYC. The 8,500 square foot space and educational site offers an impressive roster of classes designed to enlighten salon pros at all stages of their careers.
ALERT: New 2020 Law Requires CA Booth Renters to Meet These Requirements
While this law doesn’t apply outside of California, it could become a model for other states. Salons utilizing renters will have to run a much tighter ship and booth renters will need to show specific ways in which they are independent from the salon owner.
by Anne Moratto
Gina Bianca and Olivia Smalley are Spreading the Joi
Read about why Joico has tapped these two stylists to share their love of all-things hair.
by Anne Moratto
Bosley Announces Major Shifts in Leadership
Industry veterans including Ian Murphy are joining the team during an exciting time for the company.
Cosmetology Scholarship Winners Share How Beauty Is Both Passion and Purpose
"That first set of nails I did in the salon sucked but that client still comes back to me, three years later, because of the connection we made that day." Hear from the winners of these scholarships on how beauty helps them change lives and how it has changed their own.
by Anne Moratto
Moroccanoil Tackles Sustainability With Packaging Competition
Moroccanoil held a competition to tap into the creative minds of the next generation of students at the Parsons School of Design, tasking them to help make some changes in their packaging with the environment as the main concern. The winners and their designs, all with sustainability front and center, were announced this past month.
Are You In? An Open Letter to the Beauty Industry
Beauty Changes Lives prepares to launch Make Your Mark, a recruitment campaign designed to target Gen Z.
Beauty In Her Blood: An Industry Icon Reflects on a Beautiful Career
Joni Rae Russell has launched countless products and bolstered hundreds of brands. As she prepares to close her business and enjoy some well-deserved relaxation, we asked her to share her thoughts on a life in beauty.
Nick Stenson Promoted to Ulta Beauty SVP Salon Services and Trend
Nick Stenson has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Salon Services and Trend at Ulta Beauty.
Kid Stuff: Pigtails & Crewcuts Kids Salons Expanding
The national children’s hair salon franchise, with 64 locations in 22 states, has announced plans to continue to expand its national footprint.
by Anne Moratto
Hollywood Beauty Awards Announce 2020 Honorees & Nominees
The annual Hollywood Beauty Awards (HBAs), founded by Michele Elyzabeth, will celebrate their 6th year honoring the architects of beauty on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at the Taglyan, recognizing talent in hair, makeup, photography and styling for Film, TV, Music, the red carpet and editorial, as well as special honorees.
by Anne Moratto