The Institute of Beauty and Wellness Opens Aveda Institute Madison
The Institute of Beauty and Wellness (IBW) purchased the Aveda Institute Madison on Monday, February 16, 2015. The facility, formally known as Aveda Institute VICI, will continue the current Aveda full-time Cosmetology program and ...
by Anne Moratto
Goldwell and Oribe Announce An Alliance In The USA
Goldwell Hair Color and Oribe Hair Care have entered into an innovative alliance in the USA. The announcement reads:Oribe Hair Care and Kao USA Inc., Salon Division, distributor of Goldwell Hair Color and a subsidiary of the internationally ...
by Anne Moratto
MODERN EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Pat Parenty, President, L'Oreal USA PPD, on eCommerce Solution on StyleSeat
Through its collaboration with StyleSeat, the all-inclusive salon solution to book, engage and sell to clients, L’ORÉAL USA Professional Products Division (PPD) recently announced an additional feature on the platform that supports salon ...
by Anne Moratto
Rudy’s Barbershop Co-Founder Joins Luxury Brand Partners
Luxury Brand Partners adds grooming industry veteran David Petersen to their team. He has joined the company as the general manager of men’s grooming line V76 by Vaughn. Petersen will be working alongside Reuben Carranza, who was recently ...
by Anne Moratto
Cindarella PARIS Enters the U.S. Market
Headquartered just outside Paris, France, Cindarella PARIS, Inc., French salon furniture manufacturer was started in the 1960s and today is available in over 35 countries throughout Europe and in the Middle East.Cindarella offers more than 200 ...
by Anne Moratto
Raw Hair Organics Launches Raw Curls
Salon owner, stylist, and certified master colorist Melanie Nickels founded Raw Hair Organics. As the owner of Raw Hair Organic Salon in Naples, Florida, she saw a need for a truly organic, professional hair care line.“People want natural ...
by Anne Moratto
MODERN EXCLUSIVE: Lakmé in the Spotlight
The Lakmé brand of professional hair color and care takes its lyrical name from an opera written in 1883 by Léo Delibes and the main character, a priestess, named Lakmé. It is a fitting name for a brand owned by The Carreras Family in Barcelona, ...
by Anne Moratto
Steve Goddard, 2015 Spirit of Life Award Honoree, Will Rock the Cure
City of Hope’s National Professional Salon Industry Group will honor Steve Goddard, president and founder of PRAVANA, with its 2015 Spirit of Life Award. The Spirit of Life Award is City of Hope’s most prestigious ...
by Anne Moratto
Wahl Mourns Passing of Longtime Employee Bo Langley
A press release from the company was issued today from the Wahl Clipper Corporation, sharing news of the passing of longtime employee Bo Langley:Long time employee of Wahl Clipper Corporation Bo Langley died January 31, 2015. He was 67. He is ...
by Anne Moratto
Misty Becker Appointed Spilo Director of Sales
Spilo Worldwide, a leading manufacturer, importer and international master distributor serving the professional beauty industry for over 70 years, announces the appointment of Misty Becker as Director of Worldwide Sales. Becker joined ...
by Anne Moratto
In the February Beauty Industry Report
The Western Buying Conference kicked off the year in Las Vegas and Beauty Industry Report was there to bring you the newest products and product trends that will build your business this year…Mr. & Mrs. BIR joined industry leaders, ...
by Anne Moratto
Jared Trombetta Appointed President of Unite Hair
Jared Trombetta has been appointed President of Unite Hair, a global brand with distribution in Australia, UK, France, Germany, Scandinavia, Balaerics, Holland, Belgium and Greece in addition to North America. “It’s been ...
by Anne Moratto
Anthony Cristiano Joins PHYTO
PHYTO Paris announced that Anthony Cristiano is joining their team as Global Artistic Director. Cristiano previously worked on shoots and creative projects for PHYTO in Paris and New York, including Fashion Week. “I am truly honored ...
by Anne Moratto
Tweezerman Changes
Dr. Cornelia (Conny) Wittke is departing from her position as Member of the Board of Management at Zwilling Beauty Group and as President and CEO of Tweezerman International. While Wittke will leave her day-to-day role at Zwilling Beauty Group ...
by Anne Moratto
Jeanne Chavez Appointed at Smith & Cult
Jeanne Chavez was appointed President, Smith & Cult, and Vice President Retail Development, Luxury Brand Partners (LBP), effective January 1, 2015. Chavez has been a part of the Luxury Brand Partners family for several years, serving as a ...
by Anne Moratto
Category Climber: Exclusive Interview with 12 Benefits' Troy Maier
The brands that fall under the 12 Benefits Group umbrella all share a similar reason for being—to help hairstylists improve their craft and their experience while performing it. Founder and President Troy Maier and his team combine ...
by Anne Moratto
Dawn Blackstone Joins Kevin.Murphy as CMO
International hair care brand KEVIN.MURPHY announces an addition to its management team, naming Dawn Blackstone as Chief Marketing Officer of Cutter and Stiles/KEVIN.MURPHY, effective January 26, 2015. With sales approaching $50 million this ...
by Anne Moratto