Makeover Your Color Station Contest
If your salon color station needs a makeover you may want to consider joining this contest sponsored by Product Club.
Color Conversation Starters
More than 75 percent of women admitted they don’t know what purpose ammonia has in hair color, according to Wella Professionals’ “Are You Color Savvy?” survey. With confusion and concern about hair damage and product ingredients, why not invite clients to bring friends for a special evening of “beauty eye-openers?” To encourage women to ask their colorists questions, Wella Professionals kicks off an eight-city Color Discovery Tour, June 21, 2011,in NYC. Women will receive free hair consultations with top local pros. Visit wellausa.com for more information.
Professional Beauty Association Releases FAQs on Keratin Smoothing Products
The wide use of professional-use hair smoothing products containing keratin has sparked varying concerns regarding ingredients and questions around potential safety issues.
Ultimate Treatment Day From L'Anza
Experience healing with L'Anza Ultimate Treatment Day in your salon!
Bill Repealing Cosmetology Licensing in New Hampshire
The proposed New Hampshire House Bill 446-FN seeks to repeal the regulatory boards and authority for licensure or certification for the cosmetology, esthetics, and barbering fields. According to The Professional Beauty Association/National Cosmetology Association (PBA/NCA), passage of the Bill would have a severely detrimental impact on thousands of employed licensed professionals and more than 3,016 salon/spa establishments, as well as potentially putting consumers at risk.
NAHA 2011 Honorees: Michael O'Rourke & Stan Klet, Sr.
Each year, the beauty industry comes together to salute two professionals who have made a significant impact and contribution. NAHA 2011 (organized by the Professional Beauty Association (PBA)) is proud to induct East Coast Salon Services founder Stan Klet, Sr. into the NAHA Hall of Leaders and will recognize internationally renowned salon owner, businessman and educator Michael O'Rourke with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Coty Inc. Will Aquire OPI
Coty Inc. and OPI Products Inc. announced yesterday that Coty has entered into an agreement to acquire OPI.
New clipper technology from Wahl
Wahl Clipper has introduced lithium ion technology to several of its most popular clippers and trimmers. This new innovation provides more consistent power.
American Male offers wedding packages for men
American Male, a full-service salon for guys, offers customized groom and groomsmen packages.
Aveda partners with chain of men's salons
Aveda has partnered with Weldon Barber, a chain of men’s salons based in Spokane, Washington. The combination of upscale design and Aveda Men products has reinvented the barbershop.
Salon owners get business tips at Serious Business
Neill Corporation’s Serious Business 2010 welcomed more than 1,000 salon and spa owners and managers to a two-day business summit in New Orleans.
by Stacey Soble
Repêchage Hosts Congress
Lydia and David Sarfati, founders of Repêchage, hosted the company’s 11th Annual International Congress for salon and spa professionals at New York’s Park Central Hotel. The conference featured sessions on treatments, business and marketing. Lydia Sarfati and Susan Piso, director of research and development, presented Repêchage’s newest technology, the Hydra Dew Express Lift Moisture Mask, which offers botox-like results. The awards gala was held at the Tavern on the Green where the Spa de Beaute Awards of Excellence were presented. The Repêchage President’s Awards of Excellence were presented to Three-13 Salon, Spa and Boutique in Atlanta and Oasis Day Spa in South Weymouth, Massachusetts.
PBA Salon/Spa Performance Index
The outlook for the salon/spa industry is improving, according to the Professional Beauty Association’s Salon/Spa Performance Index (SSPI), a quarterly composite index that tracks the health of the industry. A few uplifting results from the latest report:
Did Your Salon Get a Facelift?
If your salon has had a new facelift, with either a recently opened or renovated location, share the makeover results with MODERN’s business publication SALON TODAY.
Beacon 2011 Student Winners Announced
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has announced the 200 future beauty professionals chosen to attend Beacon 2011. These 200 students were selected based on the creativity, presentation and content of their resume, professional portfolio ...
Permanent Cosmetics
In addition to your standard training as a licensed cosmetologist, esthetician or nail technician, further education in applying permanent make-up can be a wonderful addition to your beauty knowledge.
Announcing the Great Lengths' Challenge
Great Lengths hair extensions are calling all certified Great Lengths stylists to the ultimate glam hair face off!