Bingham Joins Dennis Bernard, Inc.
Lisa Bingham has joined Dennis Bernard, Inc. as an educator. After meeting company President Dennis Bernard Campanaro at a trade show, Bingham stayed in touch and is now on the staff of a Texas salon. Bingham assists Joe Santy, Dennis Bernard, Inc. vice president of education at national trade shows. “This rising star’s future with our company looks very bright. Lisa exemplifies the type of educator we want onboard at DBI,” says Campanaro.
Joico Joins Hometown Heroes Celebration
Joico joined country music star Laura Bryna at Los Angeles’ House of Blues for a concert honoring “hometown heroes,” inspired by Bryna’s song. The concert honored the five winners of Bryna’s contest recognizing individuals for helping others in their communities.The honorees received a Joico K-Pak gift bag and styling services from educator Adrianna de los Reyes. She also styled the hair of five members of the U.S. Air National Guard and provided Bryna with her onstage style using products from Joico’s Design Collection.
Andis Offers Gift Ideas
Andis is offering various clipper and trimmer combinations for hair cutting professionals. Each holiday pack includes a clipper and trimmer with a stainless steel T-blade.
VMS to Host Seminar at Western Buying Conference
Vance Marketing Solutions will host a seminar on digital marketing strategies at the 25th Annual Western Buying Conference
Survivor Designs Pendant for Hope
Jennifer Fisher is a jewelry designer with an A-list of celebrity customers that includes Sarah Jessica Parker, Cameron Diaz and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Kane/TIGI Catwalk Collaboration
TIGI’s launch of the Catwalk Look Book for the release of the line’s Volume Collection was created by a very special collaboration. Anthony Mascolo and the TIGI International Creative Team created beautiful statement hair to complement designer Christopher Kane’s vision at London Fashion Week: Look for Kane’s fashions in the Catwalk Look Book. Mascolo and his team used the new Catwalk Volume line to detail the hair trends for Autumn/Winter 2009.
Pivot Point Names Paul Suttles Education Director
Pivot Point Academy adds Paul Suttles to its team as Education Director. Suttles brings a strong background in salon and school education, including Education Director for Aveda Fredric’s Institutes.
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SO.CAP USA Seeks to Expand Distribution
SO.CAP.USA is seeking co-distributors to expand the coverage across he US and Canada for its line of hair extensions.
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by Stacey Soble
Vance Publishing Launches New Digital Marketing Services Business
Vance Publishing Corporation, a leading business-to-business media company, is announcing the launch of Vance Marketing Solutions VanceMarketingSolutions.com a digital marketing services business. Vance is the parent company of Modern Salon Media, which includes Modern Salon, Salon Today, Modern Salon Learning and Beauty School Advisor. Vance Marketing Solutions will provide strategic Web development and digital marketing services to help its clients take advantage of today’s changing marketing environment.Vance is officially launching the new division to the professional salon industry at he Western Buying Conference, which will be held January 14-15 in Las Vegas. Companies are invited to make an appointment in advance for one-on-one consultations during the show.
Wahl Purchases Pro Design Group
Wahl Clipper has announced the acquisition of all assets of Pro Design Group, a manufacturer
Markhams Raise $1Million
Jim and Cheryl Markham, product innovators and founders of Pureology, were honored by the City of Hope with the 2009 Spirit of Life Award. The gala, a masquerade ball, was held July 20 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas during Cosmoprof North America. The event was attended by industry leaders including styling icons Kim Vo, Sonya and Christopher Dove, Dean Banowetz, Damien Carney, Sue Pemberton, Robert Lobetta and Phillip Wilson. Actress Debi Mazar was mistress of ceremonies. The Markham’s yearlong fund raising campaign, “Create Beauty, Unmask Hope,” raised $1.1 million for research on behalf of ovarian cancer.
Don’t Gamble on the Recession
KPSS President and CEO Mario Argenti, who oversees North American operations for Goldwell and KMS recently told MODERN about their brands’ latest marketing tool to help stylists and colorists succeed in spite of the economy. A special “Don’t Gamble on the Recession” deck of playing cards features salon-specific suits of Etiquette, Service, Atmosphere, Staff, Financial and Marketing, with tips in each category. But the best hand of all comes from 40 individual “idea” cards that showcase practical, proven business-builders from salon owners in the Goldwell and KMS networks.
Kim Vo’s Positive Message
Cheryl and Jim Markham, 2009 City of Hope Spirit of Life Honorees, invited celebrity stylist Kim Vo to become involved with City of Hope’s Positive Image Center, where patients learn to minimize the cosmetic side effects of medical treatments with cost-free services and programs.
Paris’ Madeleine Cofano Salon
Paris’ Madeleine Cofano Salon
CHI USA Grand Opening
CHI USA Grand Opening