What's new at Cosmoprof 2010
Daniela Ciocan, director of marketing for SoGeCos Americas/Cosmoprof North America has implemented newinitiatives for Cosmoprof North America such as Discover Beauty and the International Buyer Program—whichhave raised awareness and set the bar for beauty industry shows across the country. Here, she reveals what’s new this year at Cosmoprof.
Hair icon Farrah Fawcett not included in Oscars memorial
Modern Salon's Facebook fans talk about how they felt about Farrah Fawcett not being included in the Oscar’s tribute to industry people who passed away last year.
Three salon industry leaders give back
Members of the salon industry get involved in philanthropic efforts to help the environment and women's health.
Links to 2009 ABS Show Dailies
America’s Beauty Show, held on March 28-30 2009 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, featured an array of seminars, workshops and live education in The Runway with stage presentations by Irene Meikle for Mizani, Kim Vo for Kim Vo Haircare, Orlando Pita for T3, Kim Kimble for Sessions Beauty, Angus Mitchell, Robert Cromeans and Stephanie Kocielski for JPMS, Danny Lapointe and Anita Gutierrez for Clairol Professional and Robin Sween, Michael Crispel, Edwin Johnston, Deborah Gavin, John Simpson and Dimitrios Tsioumas for Goldwell/KMS.
Salon industry legends honored at ISSE
Christopher Dove, Ann Mincey, Sonya Dove and Robert Cromeans were all honored at the Legends and Icons Gala at the International Salon and Spa Expo in Long Beach, CA.
New salon products at Joico/ISO event
The Joico/ISO Guest Artist Training, a four-day 2010 kick-off in February, featuring the launch of the new Joico and ISO collections — Le Graphique and Metal.Lux.
Oribe Member Salons recreate Italia hair style
Oribe Member Salons recreate hair style featured on the Vogue Italia June 1990 cover featuring Linda Evangelista.
Luis Alvarez does Modern Salon photoshoot
Luis Alvarez does a photoshoot for MODERN SALON in his new studio in Chagrin Falls, Ohio.
Ouidad salon celebrates 30 years
Ouidad’s Connecticut affiliate salon, Greg & Tony of Westport, recently celebrated its 30th anniversary with a photo exhibit benefiting the Westport Historical Society.
NAHA Lifetime Achievement Awards announced
The North American Hairstyling Awards recently presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Beth Minardi, a leading expert on hair color. The association also inducted Frederic Holzberger into the Hall of Leaders.
Rusk Sponsors Most Creative Salon competition in Vegas
The Rusk-sponsored finale of Hair Wars, held at Moon Nightclub in Palms Casino Resort, was the culmination of a series of competitions.
Dennis Bernard Expands Australian Distribution
Dennis Bernard, Inc. has added Charles Cayzer and Australian International Industries, Ltd. of Scoresby, Victoria to its international distribution network.
2009 British Hairdressing Award Winners Announced
Last night at a glam ceremony in London, the winners of the 25th annual British Hairdressing Awards were announced! Capping the night was the announcement of the prestigious British Hairdresser of the Year title, presented to Akin Konizi.
Farouk Makes it Official
This afternoon in Houston, beauty industry leader Farouk Shami ended months of speculation and “early reports” by announcing he is indeed running for Texas governor as a Democrat in 2010.
Monica French: 1917-2009
We just heard of the passing of Monica French, wife of the late Freddie French the founder of French of London and the mother of cover and platform artist Nicholas French. Monica and Freddie pioneered salon chains. French of London salons were in multiple department stores around the UK, Hotels as far as The Mount Nelson, Cape Town and as near to home as the Mayfair Hotel London.
Kendra Wilkinson's Image Makeover
When Girl Next Door star and mom-to-be Kendra Wilkinson wanted to makeover her image, she called Joico Artist Dustin Smith to style her for an US magazine photo shoot. Wilkinson flew Smith from his home in North Carolina to her home just outside Philadelphia for the shoot.
Farouk Systems Donates to Fort Hood Military Community
(Houston, Texas)– Farouk Shami was visiting with the Mayor of Laredo, Texas when he was notified of the tragic shootings that left 13 people dead and approximately 30 wounded in Fort Hood, Texas. He immediately made a call to CEO Rami Shami and President Shauky Gulamani with a plan of action to respond to this catastrophe. Executives gathered in Houston, Texas last night to make preparations to send care packages to the soldiers, families and hospitals affected by the horrific attack.