Pivot Point Names New President
Pivot Point International Chairman and CEO Robert Passage announced that Melanie Koroyan-Kopeikin has been appointed president of the global education company
Spilo Announces Raffle Prize Winners
Spilo, in celebration of its 70th year as a manufacturer, held a special raffle at Cosmoprof North America in July to thank the customers who helped make this milestone a reality. Every customer who attended the show and stopped by their booth to sign the log book had a chance to win. The winners were decided by a random drawing.
Italian vs. American Salons:an Interview with Giugiu'Parrucchiere
Giugiu' is famous in Eastern Rome for being a great hairdresser who uses only natural products. The word “parrucchiere” means hairdresser in Italian. His name is Giulio Esposito and I could not resist asking him for an interview, while getting my hair done.
Watch: NovaLash Lash Artists of the Year 2012
Watch NovaLash Lash Artists of the Year in action.
by Anne Moratto
Happy 30th Birthday to Great Clips!
After 30 years of offering a comfortable salon environment and providing quality cuts by professionally trained stylists, Great Clips is celebrating its 30th birthday in Minneapolis, where more than 3,000 attendees have gathered for the company’s biggest convention ever.
Fourth Generation Manages Andis Co.
Andis Company is managed and directed by the fourth generation of the family owned business.
Ulta Beauty Supports Breast Cancer Research With Cut-a-Thons
ULTA Beauty Stores in Chicago will host Cut-A-Thon events to support breast cancer research on Sunday, October 14th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For a minimum suggested donation of $10 supporters will receive a cut, shampoo and style by ULTA Beauty’s professionally-trained stylists.
Surface Supports Breast Cancer Awareness
Surface supports Breast Cancer Awareness and honors memory of radio personality.
by Anne Moratto
Oribe's Inspirational Workshops in NYC
Stylists from around the country came together in New York City on September 17, 18 and 19, 2012, for a series of one-day workshops with Oribe. The intimate, 20-student classes allowed stylists to get up close and personal with their icon, learning from him and getting his feedback on their own work.
Yellowbook is Taking Salons to the Top
When anyone searches in “Salons in Randolph, New Jersey,” Core Salon and Day Spa comes up in the top three in the Google ranking. Michelle Parkes, owner of the salon has been working with social networking expert, Patrick McIvor, on ways to utilize digital services and social networking to grow her business. The latest success is attributed to Yellowbook.
ZOTOS Wins EPA Green Power Leadership Award
Hair care manufacturer Zotos International, Inc. (Zotos) was awarded with a 2012 Green Power Leadership Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
by Anne Moratto
A Cultural Exchange for Students at Mario Tricoci University
A group of 27 hair and esthetics students from Tuscany arrived in Chicago on Sept. 23, to attend a special selection of courses at Tricoci University until Oct.4. The trip is designed to give students and educators an opportunity to experience and learn different techniques from the creativity of Mario Tricoci as well as the American culture.
Clairol Launches Professional Care and Styling
Timothy Jerome Walker helps to launch the new Clairol Professional Care and Styling line.
Beauty Changes Lives Launches Legacy of Style
Legacy of Style by Beauty Changes Lives (BCL) at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills brought together beauty pros from the salon world and the freelance world to meet, mingle and make a commitment to elevating beauty as a profession.
by Anne Moratto
Hillary Clinton's Power Blowout
Hillary Clinton spoke at the Clinton Global Initiative (Sept. 24) looking fresh and lovely having visited Roy Teeluck Salon on Monday.
Cosmetologists Chicago Wins Design Award
Cosmetologists Chicago, producers and owners of America’s Beauty Show, recently received its third American Graphic Design Award in four years.
John Paul DeJoria Receives US Navy Lone Sailor Award
John Paul DeJoria was honored for his service to country and community at the United States Navy Memorial’s 2012 Lone Sailor Awards Dinner on Tuesday, September 18.