

Ratner Makes New Appointments to Their Leadership Team
Ratner Companies family-owned and operated chain of hair salons announces two appointments to their leadership team: Liz Hodges as vice president, head of marketing and guest experience and Paula Malloy as vice president BCC (Ratner’s upscale salon operation, consisting of Bubbles and Salon Cielo) education and Ratner technical education.

Beauty Changes Lives Announces Ratner Companies “Passion and Purpose” Scholarship
The Beauty Changes Lives Foundation announced the debut of the Passion and Purpose scholarship, generously funded by Ratner Companies. True to its name, the scholarship celebrates the “passion and purpose” that define the careers of professional hairstylists.

Slideshow: ISSE 2018 in Long Beach, Onstage, in the Classroom, on the Show Floor
There is opportunity everywhere for learning, inspiration and connection at the International Salon and Spa Expo in Long Beach.

Fatboy Products Secures Funding, Appoints CEO
Fatboy Products was founded in 2016 by hairstylist and Grammy Award nominated musician,Tyson Kennedy.

10 Habits of a Young Stylist
10 Habits of a Young Stylist is a creative workshop for new beauty graduates or young stylists looking to expand their career in their own terms and is being offered at the International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) in Long Beach, CA, this weekend.

Memo Exclusive: An Interview with Denman Chairman John Rainey
The Denman hairbrush gained prominence when a young Vidal Sassoon made the blowdry finish a forever trend and the Denman line continues to thrive and grow.

Memo Exclusive: An Interview with Paul Dykstra, CEO, America's Beauty Show
Paul Dykstra, CEO, started with Cosmetologists Chicago/America’s Beauty Show in 1986 and took over full management leadership in 1997.

What's Coming Up in Beauty Industry Report February 2018
Behind-the-scenes at our industry trade shows and more.

MODERN EXCLUSIVE: An Interview with Sola Salon Studios New CEO Randall Clark
“We’re 13 years old but five years ago we had 70 locations,” Clark says. “Today, we are close to 400 open locations, nationwide."

Kirschner Group Honors Sales Executive and Names New Team Member
The company also announced the addition of a new member to its business development team.

Emiliani Name Returns to Beauty Industry
Following the acquisition of Emiliani Enterprises by SalonCentric in 2012, the Emiliani family retained its Paul Mitchell division and continued to operate as Paul Mitchell Metro. After recently reaching an agreement with SalonCentric, the Emiliani family has renamed the company Emiliani Metro.

What to Expect at Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2018
A rich calendar of initiatives is on offer for beauty professionals.

SalonPro Launches New Professional Infared Hair Color Processors
SalonPro Equipment has released a new line of Professional Infrared Hair Color Processors with two different styles to choose from, as well as rolling base and wall mount versions of each style.
American International Industries Acquires Spilo Worldwide, Inc.
American International Industries (A.I.I.) announced its acquisition of Spilo Worldwide, Inc. The acquisition encompasses the entire Spilo family of brands which include: ColorMode, Master Barber, Mehaz Professional, Rubis of Switzerland, ToolWorx and many others.

American International Industries Acquires Spilo Worldwide, Inc.
American International Industries (A.I.I.) announced its acquisition of Spilo Worldwide, Inc. The acquisition encompasses the entire Spilo family of brands which include: ColorMode, Master Barber, Mehaz Professional, Rubis of Switzerland, ToolWorx and many others.

Arrojo Announces Partnership with Cool Beauty Consulting
A new partnership that will benefit Midwestern salon owners and stylists has been struck between Arrojo NYC and Cool Beauty Consulting to extend product distribution and educational opportunities from Michigan to Tennessee.

Ecoheads Launches Bang Face Shields
With the launch of Bang Face Shields, Ecoheads help stylists cut better bangs while improving the client experience.




