Cool New App: The HairPro Tracker
How cool is this! HairPro Tracker is a new iPhone and iPad application designed specifically for SALON PROFESSIONALS looking to earn more by doing what they love.
Gina Khan Wins First Intercoiffure Colorist of the Year Award
In recognition of her outstanding contributions to professional hair color, Logics International Color Spokesperson Gina Khan received the first ever Intercoiffure Colorist of the Year Award at the recent Intercoiffure Fall Atelier event in New York City.
Introducing Latino Expressionists Bi-Lingual Hairstyling Team
Recently Matrix has recognized the demand for bi-lingual education in the hair styling profession and to meet that demand, Matrix has assembled Latino Expressionists, an elite squad of Spanish-speaking hairstyling pros. Led by Matrix Artistic Designer Robert Santana, this group of 14 stylists will bring Matrix education to Spanish speaking hair stylists throughout the U.S.
Simplicity Offers Certification Classes
Simplicity Hair Extensions will offer Certification classes at ISSE Long Beach.
MODERN Announces 2011 Excellence in Education Honorees
MODERN SALON Media Editorial Director Michele Musgrove today announced the 2011 “Excellence in Education” finalists in its annual program recognizing leadership and best practices among cosmetology schools. MODERN SALON Publisher Steve Reiss and First Chair Editor Alison Shipley will announce the top honorees in each class and the Overall Honoree for each category during a special presentation at the AACS (American Association of Cosmetology Schools) annual convention in Phoenix on Saturday, November 5th. See the finalists.
ABS Stars Photo Competition Call for Entries
Cosmetologists Chicago is sending out the call to all hairdressers, nail techs, make-up artists and students to enter the annual STARS Photo Competition.
ISSE to Host New Hair Competitions
The Professional Beauty Association's International Salon & Spa Expo, which will be held January 28-30 2012 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California, is hosting a new hair competition.
Matrix Fashion Night Out Winner
Betty Pemberton, owner of Impressions the Salon and Spa in Danville, KY, and her salon team have been selected as the grand prize winners in the Matrix Fashion’s Night Out National Event competition. Read about the event.
VIDEO: Farouk's Tammi Mixon with Miss Universe
Tammy Mixon shows us how to make crown worthy hair on Miss Universe at a photo session in New York using clips and Farouk products.
Simplicity Extensions and Vivienne Mackinder Offer Training
Simplicity Hair Extensions is passionate about education and creating a top-notch certification program for stylists and educators to become expert in the application of Simplicity extensions.
Tabatha Coffey Partners with Viviscal's Hair Supplements
Recent News! Tabatha Coffey has just partnered with Viviscal natural hair supplements in an effort to educate about hair loss and thinning, making the topic mainstream to help ease Americans' concern about the issue, and restoring confidence to those who feel uneasy talking about the subject.
Wella's International Trend Vision will be Streaming LIVE Online!
The International Trend Vision Awards, hosted by Wella Professionals, will take place on October 30, 2011 at Pier 94 in New York City! The awards will also be streaming LIVE. Find out the times and details.
Industry Loses Leader Ken Cassidy
Ken Cassidy, founder of Kassidy’s Salon Management Consultants, died October 11, 2011. Cassidy had a long career in the professional salon industry as a hairdresser, salon owner, educator and as a salon consultant and coach.
CHI Mentioned in 2011 Republican Debate
Farouk Systems, makers of CHI and BioSilk and proudly bringing jobs back to the USA, is gaining national attention and was a topic of conversation at the Republican debate October 11, 2011.
Salon Tragedy Shocks Nation, Industry
Those who live in Seal Beach, CA, affectionately refer to the sleepy community as ‘Mayberry By the Sea,’ but on Wednesday, October 12, the town, located about 30 southeast miles from Los Angeles, was the unlikely scene of a workplace shooting that is sending shock waves through the nation, as well the professional beauty industry.
by Stacey Soble
Cosmetologists Chicago Announces Leo Passage Trophy
Cosmetologists Chicago is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its America’s Beauty Show in 2012 with the debut of the Leo Passage Gold Trophy.
Aveda Congress 2011: A Global Gathering
Aveda hosts its Congress every three years and each time (and I have attended a number of them) the global management and artistic teams set a new standard. Congress 2011 was held Sunday October 2 at the Minneapolis Convention Center and was titled “Pow Wow.”