

Redken Remembers Dr. David Cannell
“David was an industry icon and will be greatly missed by the Redken family and beyond.”

Beauty Industry Group Announces New Board Members Michaeline DeJoria Heydari and John Golliher
Beauty Industry Group (“BIG”), a leader in professionally-installed hair extensions and lash growth products, has announced the addition of two outside members to its Board of Directors: Michaeline DeJoria Heydari, Vice Chairman at John Paul Mitchell Systems, and John Golliher, Former Chairman of Beauty Systems Group.

MODERN Exclusive: An Interview with Tev Finger and Dan Langer of Luxury Brand Partners
LBP CEO Tev Finger, and Dan Langer, Chief Marketing Officer and President of E-Commerce, share their thoughts on the launch, growth and acquisition of Oribe; insight into the mind of an entrepreneur; and the exciting future of LBP’s portfolio of booming brands.

MODERN Exclusive: An Interview with Daniel Kaner and Cory Couts on Kao's Acquisition of Oribe
In this exclusive interview with MODERN SALON, we speak with Daniel Kaner, co-founder and current co-president of Oribe, and Cory Couts, Global President, Kao Salon Division, about the acquisition, and how Oribe will join brands Goldwell and KMS under the Kao umbrella.

Kao Announces Acquisition of Oribe Hair Care from Luxury Brand Partners
Kao USA Inc. has announced that it is acquiring Oribe Hair Care from Luxury Brand Partners LLC. Current Oribe Co-President Daniel Kaner will be named president of Oribe.

Dermalogica Honors Professional Skincare Therapists with Appreciation Events
On December 4, 2017 Dermalogica hosted three simultaneous brunches to honor and recognize the brand’s Professional Skin Therapists.

Phorest Salon Software Partners with Luxury Brand Partners
Phorest Salon Software and Luxury Brand Partners (LBP), parent company to Oribe Hair Care, R+Co, V76 by Vaughn, Smith & Cult and IGK, have announced a strategic partnership.

Colgate Announces Acquisition of PCA Skin and EltaMD Skin Care Brands
Colgate-Palmolive Company, as part of its strategy to focus on its higher-margin oral care, personal care and pet nutrition businesses, has agreed to purchase professional skincare brands PCA Skin and EltaMD in two separate transactions.

In the December 2017 Issue of Beauty Industry Report
Must-know news for the professional beauty industry.

Conair Founder Lee Rizzuto, Sr. Passes Away
After battling a long and difficult fight with pancreatic cancer, Rizzuto passed peacefully on Sunday, December 3rd, surrounded by his family.

MEMO Interview with President of SEVEN haircare, Ryan Sieverson
“We recognize that salon owners and stylists are entrepreneurs and that we all need to aspire to a certain level before we can realize our full potential,” says Ryan Sieverson, president of SEVEN haircare. ”That is how we built our salon business, through the idea that we are all responsible for our own success."
MEMO Interview with President of SEVEN haircare, Ryan Sieverson
“We recognize that salon owners and stylists are entrepreneurs and that we all need to aspire to a certain level before we can realize our full potential,” says Ryan Sieverson, president of SEVEN haircare. ”That is how we built our salon business, through the idea that we are all responsible for our own success."

Memo Interview: New General Manager of Pravana, Michelle Chandler
“I’ve spent a third of my life with Pravana,” Chandler says. “I’ve grown up here, gotten married, and had two kids during my time with Pravana. I have a very special relationship with this brand. I bleed Pravana purple.”

Premiere Beauty Classic Educates and Inspires
Premiere Beauty Classic was a great success and offered beauty professionals in the Midwest top-tier education.
Memo Interview: Tracey Hughes On Joining L'anza
Tracey Hughes, often called “the educator of the educators,” has been named the Vice President of Global Education of L'anza Healing Haircare, heading up the Global Education Team of L'anza Healing Artists.

Memo Interview: Tracey Hughes On Joining L'anza
Tracey Hughes, often called “the educator of the educators,” has been named the Vice President of Global Education of L'anza Healing Haircare, heading up the Global Education Team of L'anza Healing Artists.

Memo Interview: The Sixty Year Success of René Furterer
The heritage brand, René Furterer, has been celebrating a 60 year anniversary and Jacqueline Flam, vice-president retail and salon, has been instrumental in building a renewed foundation for future success.




