The Industry Responds to the Passing of Jamey Mazzotta, Founder of KMS California
On September 4, 2015, KMS California USA posted to their Facebook page:It is with deep sadness that we share the news of our founder, Jamey Mazzotta’s recent passing. Jamey, a biochemist, was a pioneer in the professional beauty industry. ...
by Anne Moratto
John Paul Mitchell Systems Announces New Vice President of Sales and Marketing Jason Yates’ New Role
John Paul Mitchell Systems, a leader in the professional haircare industry, has promoted Jason Yates to serve as its new vice president of sales and marketing. In addition to overseeing the marketing division, a position he has held for over ...
by Anne Moratto
Celebrating 55 Years in Hairdressing
Anthony Barnes-Smith, owner of Q Hair and Beauty in Chichester, England was recently thrown a surprise party to celebrate his 70th birthday and his 55th year in hairdressing. Leading lights in the hair and beauty industry came ...
by Anne Moratto
Eufora Launches Annual One Tip, One Child Campaign in September to Benefit Childhelp
Childhelp is a national non-profit dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child abuse. Eufora professional hair care has created a Childhelp campaign which consists of a prepacked kit for salon to easily display their support for ...
by Anne Moratto
Trevor Attenborough Assumes Leadership of Kao Salon North America
Kao Corporation announced that Trevor Attenborough, President & General Manager of Kao USA, Salon Division has accepted the role of General Manager, Kao Salon Division North America. In his new role, Attenborough will assume leadership ...
by Anne Moratto
Paul Mitchell Schools Empowering Female Veterans with Makeovers That Matter
Makeovers That Matter (MTM) recently partnered with three Paul Mitchell Schools to help female veterans in the Los Angeles, CA area. The new partnership with the Sherman Oaks, Pasadena, and Costa Mesa Paul Mitchell Schools will provide ...
by Anne Moratto
Michael Ceglia Joins LAKMÉ USA as National Sales Manager
LAKMÉ USA is excited to announce the appointment of Michael Ceglia as the new National Sales Manager.Ceglia has over 25 years working in the professional beauty industry with companies such as Goldwell, Alterna and for the last 10 years, as the ...
by Anne Moratto
Sundial Brands Announces Strategic Partnership To Drive Its Purpose-driven Entrepreneurship
Sundial Brands, the natural skin care and hair care manufacturer, announced that it has signed an agreement to enter into a strategic partnership with Bain Capital Private Equity, a leading global investment firm, to accelerate the company's ...
by Anne Moratto
Unite Global Sessions 2015: London, Oct. 4-7
London, arguably the most diverse creative capital in Europe, will play host to the annual Unite Global Sessions from October 4-7, 2015Attracting a global audience, the event is to be held at Shoreditch Town Hall, East London. The ...
by Anne Moratto
Beauty Changes Lives Announces 2015 Mentorship Program Winners
The Beauty Changes Lives Foundation (BCL) has awarded four BCL mentorships to aspiring hairstylists. The BCL Mentorship Program is open to students enrolled at an American Association of Cosmetology Schools member school and pairs a highly ...
by Anne Moratto
7 Ways to Refresh Your Trade Show Display
Your trade show exhibit is a great catch: It’s been there for you for years… traveling to different events, staying in the same hotels, and putting on a great face in front of potential business at the shows. The two of you are ...
by Anne Moratto
Two Appointed at Living Proof
Living Proof recently appointed Colleen Martorano to Director of Global Salon Education and Scott Hauser was recently promoted to Director of US/Canada Salon Sales. According to the company's announcement, both have been key ...
by Anne Moratto
American International Industries Acquires Hollywood Fashion Secrets
American International Industries (A.I.I.), a leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of beauty products, announces the recent acquisition of the Hollywood Fashion Secrets brand.“We are very proud of our new acquisition and its ...
by Anne Moratto
Kevin Palmquist Joins Burmax
The Burmax Company, serving the Professional Beauty Industry since 1948, announced the addition of Kevin Palmquist as Vice President of Brand and Business Development for both Burmax and Product Club. Palmquist has worked as a stylist, in ...
by Anne Moratto
MODERN EXCLUSIVE: An Interview with A.I.I.'s Bill Kochanski on the Men's Market
A licensed cosmetologist since 1976, Bill Kochanski, has seen trends in beauty run their full cycle and then return, again. During his professional beauty career he been involved in sales, marketing and product development at companies that ...
by Anne Moratto
In the August Beauty Industry Report
In the August issue, Beauty Industry Report shares the new products publisher Mike Nave discovered at Premiere Orlando and IBS/IECSC Las Vegas and previews its Cosmoprof North America show coverage, which will continue for several issues. BIR ...
ColorProof Adds to Their Marketing Team
Gina Huff joins ColorProof Evolved Color Care as Marketing Brand Manager. Most recently holding the position of Marketing Manager: Brand & Product Development for another professional hair care brand, Huff will continue to provide brand ...
by Anne Moratto