Chromastics to Hold First Annual Shades of Excellence Conference
Chromastics Hair Color is holding its first annual Shades of Excellence national educational conference on April 6–7, 2014 at the Renaissance Hotel in Orlando, Fla.
by Lauren Quick
GRAMMY AWARDS: Chrissy Teigen by Giannandrea for MNO
Editorial and Celebrity Hair Stylist, Giannandrea styled Chrissy Teigen for the 2014 Grammy Awards using Macadamia Natural Oil products.
by Anne Moratto
The Herbalosophy Philosophy: Beauty in Balance Brand
A stop at the Herbalosophy booth at the International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) in Long Beach offered a look at this new line.
by Anne Moratto
Jonathan Antin: Success with MINDBODY Technology
Jonathan Antin shares his key to starting and running a successful business by using MINDBODY mobile technology.
Launched at ISSE: HOTTOOLS NexGen and CURLFORMERS Mesh Ribbons
Learn more about some the new products, launched at the ISSE: HOTTOOLS NexGen Curling Iron and CURLFORMERS Mesh Ribbons.
Kerasilk Keratin Collection Launched
Goldwell launches Kerasilk Keratin Collection to the US press. Dimitrios Tsioumas presents the new smoothing treatment to 40 Beauty Editors in NYC.
Amika Names Naeemah LaFond as Global Artistic Director
Professional hair care brand amika has appointed Naeemah LaFond as its Global Artistic Director. In this newly created position, LaFond will be responsible for executing the creative hairstyling direction for the amika brand as well as continue to oversee the amika Education Program and the global team of amika stylists and educators.
Off the Show Floor:Education, Certification, Inspiration at ISSE
The Professional Beauty Association organizes offerings of education and stage demonstrations that run all day, each day at the International Salon and Spa Expo in Long Beach, CA.
by Anne Moratto
Day One: International Salon and Spa Expo in Long Beach
Hundreds waited outside the Long Beach Convention Center on a warm, balmy day to enter the 2014 International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) that opened today and will run through Monday, January 27.
by Anne Moratto
Sal Mauceri Named Wella CEO North America
Adil Mehboob-Khan, president of Wella, the Salon Professional Division of Procter & Gamble, today named Wella veteran Salvatore Mauceri to the post of CEO, Wella North America. Mauceri replaces Reuben Carranza, who is leaving the company to pursue other interests.
Forbes Names Oribe to America's Most Promising Companies' List
Just five years after the launch of Oribe Hair Care, the luxury hair brand is named to Forbes list of America's Most Promising Companies.
by Stacey Soble
Macadamia Natural Oil Signs Giannandrea as Brand Ambassador
Celebrity hair stylist Giannandrea (The Wall Group), whose clients include Gwyneth Paltrow, Megan Fox, Hannah Simone and Kristen Stewart, has signed as Brand Ambassador at Macadamia Natural Oil (Macadamia Beauty).
by Anne Moratto
Waxing the GiGi Way: New Instructional Videos for Hair Removal
GiGi Hair Removal has launched a YouTube channel offering instructional videos for simple to advanced hair removal services.
by Anne Moratto
Clairol Professional Announces Kiyah Wright as Celeb Colorist
Clairol Professional recently announced that it will continue working with Kiyah Wright as the brand’s official celebrity colorist.
by Lauren Quick
ESSIO CEO Friis Receives Nod from ISPA for Innovation
Essio, a clip-on aromatherapy system for the shower, and Essio's creator and CEO Peter Friis were recognized by the International Spa Association (ISPA) with an ISPA Innovate Honorable Mention for 2013.
by Anne Moratto
Can Being Casual Cost You Money?
Which might be the best personal demeanor when you are in the salon? I will give you options: Strictly Professional, Reserved, Casual, Friendly, and Very Friendly? And, why would this affect how much income you bring home? Doesn’t friendly automatically pull at the heart strings and open pocket books? Apparently not.
The Redken Artist Connection (RAC2014) Hosts 750 in Las Vegas
750 salon professionals are in Las Vegas for the three day Redken Artist Connection (RAC2014). Get details here from Leslie Marino, GM of Redken and Pureology, and Sheri Doss, VP Education Worldwide, Redken and Pureology.