RETAIL: Depasquale Style
Retail is an important part of the business model at Depasquale The Spa in Morris Plains, New Jersey. MODERN stopped by to see how the 1000 foot retail "boutique" is transformed for the holidays.
Dermalogica Salon in AZ Hosts Fundraising Event to Support Women
The Dermalogica concept space and educational training center located in Scottsdale, Arizona was the venue for a skin health and winetasting fundraising event for FITE (www.joinFITE.org), The Dermalogica Foundation’s global initiative to support woman-owned enterprises worldwide.
by Anne Moratto
The Million Dollar Hair Style: Then and Now
MODERN SALON Guest Blogger Harold Leighton has hundreds of hair tales to tell. One of the most brililant is surely the time he used a million-dollars-worth of jewels to adorn one of his creative coiffeurs.
Keep Eyes Open for NovaLash Winner in January
NovaLash, Inc., a global distributor of eyelash extension products, has grown their family of lash artists via savvy social media outreach and an annual competition they call Lash Off.
by Anne Moratto
AACS Board of Directors Re-elected for 2014
The American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) members have reelected all board of director incumbents to serve another term. The AACS Board of Director election results were announced during the AACS Annual Convention and Expo in Las Vegas, Nov. 15-18.
Kirschner Group Names Thomas Nelson to Canadian Team
The Kirschner Group has added Thomas Nelson to its Canadian team as sales manager for Ontario.
SUDZZfx Names Ross Creative Director
SUDZZfx has named celebrity stylist and educator Carla Ross creative director.
Sweis Holds Social Media Boot camp
Sweis Professional Salon & Spa Products offered a social media boot camp for its salon customers interested in reaching new clients through social media networking.
The Smoothest Operator: Brazilian Blowout Names Challenge Winner
Nearly 300 hairdressers sent in examples of their best smoothing work for the chance to win an entire Brazilian Blowout Starter Kit. Kyle Tuttle of Repose Salon in Arizona was chosen as having the smoothest moves.
by Anne Moratto
Colin Walsh Named New President of DevaCurl
DevaCurl, professional hair care brand dedicated to curly hair has partnered with Tenegram Capital Partners, LLC, a Connecticut-based private equity firm. Concurrent with this investment, Tenegram has recruited Colin Walsh to serve as President of the Company.
OPI Founder and CEO George Schaeffer to Step Down
Since founding OPI in 1981, George Schaeffer has made those three letters synonymous with nail care. Recently, it was announced that Schaeffer would be stepping down from his position as CEO while still working with OPI's management team
by Anne Moratto
Sally Beauty Announces Tobin Anderson as President
Sally Beauty Holdings announced that Tobin Anderson has been appointed President of Sally Beauty Supply LLC.
Texture Takeover From Fave 4
Texture Takeover, part of the fave4 styling collection, is a new hair spray that provides dry texturized hold, all-over volume, and weightless lift.
Paul Dykstra on America's Beauty Show and Distributor Support
Paul Dkystra, CEO of Cosmetologists Chicago and America's Beauty Show, discusses new initiatives at the association and ABS 2014.
John Heffner Joins Dry Bar
John Heffner, salon industry veteran has joined Dry Bar, the chain of blow dry salons, as chief executive officer.
Beth Minardi Signature Color Formula for Taryn Manning
Beth Minardi, acclaimed salon colorist, educator and product consultant, recently worked her magic on Taryn Manning, star of the hit Netflix series Orange is the New Black. Here is the color formula.
by Anne Moratto
Beth Minardi Signature Haircolor Launches Ten New Shades
Beth Minardi Signature Color introduces 10 new shades designed to expand colorists’ technical options and creative possibilities.
by Anne Moratto