

Green Genes: An Interview with Neuma Founder Jeff Orrell
During Neuma’s California Experience, an education and lifestyle event the brand hosted in Huntington Beach, CA in September 2017 for salon owners, stylists, distributors, and salon consultants, MODERN sat with Jeff Orrell to talk about the brand he created and why it was so important to him that it be sustainable, responsible, and transparent.

Shiseido Announces Agreement to Sell Zotos to Henkel
Shiseido to concentrate and strengthen its Professional Division in Asia.

Moroccanoil Root Boost
Suitable for all hair types and textures, including straight, fine, or curly hair, this high-performance volumizing spray thickens strands at the roots to provide long-lasting, full-bodied lift and movement.

Joico Taps Richard Mannah for Global Destination Education
At Global Destination Education, Mannah will showcase his on-stage work.

Bosley Professional Strength Welcomes New Chain Account Manager & Sales Director
Bosley Professional Strength welcomes two to their expanding team. Cathy Vogel joins the brand as Chain Account Manager and Christine Betz has been named Sales Director.

Scruples and Beauty Elite Group to Merge
Scruples Professional Salon Products, Inc and Beauty Elite Group are merging, effective October 19, 2017.

Ratner Companies Announces New Senior VP
Darren Mangus has over 23 years of experience as a retail executive.

Candy Shaw Named ‘Educator of the Year,’ Wins Intercoiffure 'Leo Passage' Award
The award is named for the legendary Leo Passage, considered by many to be the founder of modern beauty education. Robert Passage, the chairman of Pivot Point International, presented Candy with the coveted award in his father’s name.

New Haircare Line, Marajo, Launches in LA
On October 12, supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio hosted a West Coast launch of new haircare line Marajo in Beverly Hills, complete with Brazilian samba dancers.

NovaLash Wins ASCP Skin Deep
These awards, which were chosen by esthetician members of ASCP, celebrate the top professional products and devices in the skincare industry.

Introducing Hello Salon Pro, a Full-Sized Subscription Beauty Box for Licensed Salon Professionals
Professional-only product sampling service brings the latest products straight to the door.

2018 ISPA Board of Directors and Officers Elected
The International SPA Association (ISPA) is pleased to announce the 2018 ISPA Board of Directors and officers. Their terms will begin on October 18, 2017, at the ISPA Conference & Expo at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Hair Cuttery Donates Thousands of Back-to-School Cuts for Kids
Hair Cuttery, one of the largest family-owned and -operated chain of hair salons in the country, donated 61,481 free haircut certificates to disadvantaged children ahead of the new school year.
Memo Exclusive: An Interview with CEO of Product Development for label.m USA
Sheree Ladove Funsch, CEO of her company, Miami-based LaDove, Inc, develops and produces innovative hair, body and skincare products.

Memo Exclusive: An Interview with CEO of Product Development for label.m USA
Sheree Ladove Funsch, CEO of her company, Miami-based LaDove, Inc, develops and produces innovative hair, body and skincare products.

MEMO Exclusive: An Interview with New Image President Oscar Urzola
“The understanding of how to solve the problem helps stylists start the conversation about hair loss,” says New Image President Oscar Urzola.

Kupa Inc. Acquires Nailebrity, Increasing Global Presence
Elaine Watson will be retained as executive vice president of Nailebrity. Her industry expertise will help strengthen the company's foothold in the United States as a manufacturer of tools for the nail segment.




