
AACS Leadership Invited to White House
On August 19th, the AACS Government Relations Committee (GRC) visited the White House on behalf of member schools and the beauty industry.
PERSPECTIVES: Industry Leaders Address Branding Basics
Separating yourself out from the crowd and making sure your message is heard above the din is the hallmark of branding success. We asked salon leaders to answer the question: “How do you ensure that your brand message is consistent and clear to all your customers?”
SalonCentric Cuts the Ribbon on New National Operating Center
SalonCentric recently relocated its Largo, Fla., National Operating Center to a 52,500 sq. ft. office space in St. Petersburg, Fla.
FRESH INK: Tips on Caring for New Tattoos
Tips from dermatologist Bruce Katz on protecting newly-tattooed skin and keeping it healthy.
NYFW: China Glaze Water Marbled Nails at DEGEN
Models at the NYFW DEGEN presentation rocked custom-made China Glaze water marbled nails.
Color Correction After Repeated Home Bleaching
This color correction by Blondie's Salon (@blondiessalon.gv) in Grass Valley, CA features Eufora products.
China Glaze Builds Nail Community with Website Redesign
China Glaze offers more way for nail lovers to interact with the brand.
NYFW: Essie for Alexander Wang Spring/Summer 2014
Michelle Saunders for essie kept both hands and feet neutral, understated, sporty but still feminine for Alexander Wang’s Spring/Summer 2015 collection,
NYFW: OPI at BCBGMAXAZRIA
OPI kicked off Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week with BCBGMAXAZRIA at Lincoln Center
NYFW: CND for Opening Ceremony Spring/Summer 2014
CND nail care created a water-inspired nail design for Opening Ceremony’s Spring/Summer 2015 Fashion Show at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.
PASTEL HAIR
Desirre Lee (@desirre_lee), the owner of Lavish Hair Lounge in Albuquerque, NM, is a Certified Educator for BES Color. Her soft, pretty pastel work caught our eye and we asked her to share what she used to achieve this watercolor-like result.
ORANGE SPICE
The brilliance of this shade popped off the screen as we scrolled through our Instagram feed. Courtney Virbickis shares her formula.
Wahl Professional UK Education Summit
The first Wahl Professional Global Education Summit brought together 16 educators and marketing strategists from eight countries.
TEAM SPIRIT: Babyliss PRO
Jim Roberts and the Team at Babyliss Are Closing the Gap Between Barbers and Stylists
A Bold, Beautiful Coral Ombre How-To
Cameron LeSiege, a Learning Leader and Color Specialist at Paul Mitchell the School Jacksonville, FL, loves to inspire and motivate future professionals every day. He shared his steps for this lovely result along with background on his process.
Raise the Bar for the Beauty Industry and Lift Each Other Up
I hope you’ll join me to always represent this industry in the highest light. Don’t diminish yourself, your peers, or your profession for the sake of a good laugh.
ISPA Announces Innovate Award Winners
The International SPA Association (ISPA) has announced this year’s ISPA Innovate Award winners.




