In The Know
Promotions at Sam Villa
Sam Villa announces Lya Navarra as Manager of Brand Advocacy and Leanna Trombino Rector as Manager of Marketing and Events for Sam Villa.Navarra becomes Manager of Brand Advocacy for Sam Villa, effective July 15th. She will be ...
by Anne Moratto
Milady Listens to the Market: An Interview with Gerard McAvey, Director of Marketing and Training at Milady
Since 1927, Milady has been a leading provider of educational and business training resources for programs in Cosmetology, Esthetics, Barbering, Nail Technology, Makeup, Massage Therapy, Salon & Spa Management and Business Training. Milady ...
by Anne Moratto
Modern Exclusive: An Interview with General Manager / Vice President Salon Operations ULTA Beauty, Phil Horvath
ULTA Beauty is a premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin, hair care products and salon services. “All Things Beauty, All in One Place™” is its tag line and the beauty and the places continue to thrive and ...
by Anne Moratto
HairRaising 2015 Supports Boston Children's Hospital
On April 12, 2015, salons throughout the United States participated in the 6th annual HairRaising cut-a-thon and raised a quarter of a million dollars to help fund the world’s premier cardiac center at Boston Children’s ...
by Anne Moratto
Centofanti Appointed at Hair Visions
Hair Visions International (formerly On Rite) announced the appointment of Lance Centofanti as vice president of sales and marketing. In this role, Centofanti will be responsible for strategic messaging related to the On Rite, Gemtress, and ...
by Anne Moratto
chill* Heats Up: British Brand Offers Bold, Brilliant Color
Originally created in the early 2000s, the British brand chill* offers a full range of professional color, hair care, styling and finishing products. Under the leadership of Terry Sierocki, the brand introduced ed stain to offer stylists ...
by Anne Moratto
Choose Beauty: An Interview with Farouk Shami, The CHI Man
American by ChoiceThe Founder of Farouk Systems, Farouk Shami, believes in the principles of hard work, education and doing the right thing and has applied them for thirty successful years. My hometown: The Woodlands, TXBeauty industry ...
by Anne Moratto
Product Spotlight: Shampoos for Children
Kids CornerChildren’s products are cuter than your average retail opportunity. Even if you don’t allow kiddos in your salon, your clients likely know a child who could benefit from a good shampoo!
by Lauren Quick
Modern Man: Brush Hour
New men’s brushes from Spornette focus on polishing your male clients’ hair.Four brushes specifically designed for men join Spornette’s expansive lineup. The Bolero styling brushes are eco-friendly and have various designs for ...
by Lauren Quick
derma e Wins 2015 Personal Care Essentials Awards
derma e antioxidant skincare products was honored with two 2015 Personal Care Essentials Awards from Taste for Life magazine. Recognized by the publication’s editorial team for natural skincare that exceeds expectations, derma e ...
by Anne Moratto
Zotos Professional Hires Fourteen New Design Team Members
Zotos Professional continues to make education top priority with the appointment of fourteen new hires to the Zotos Professional Design Team. Joining fifteen veteran Design Team Members (DTMs) at the Darien, Connecticut headquarters, the team ...
New York Lawmakers Aim to Tighten Regulations on Nail Salons
After the appalling New York Times exposé on the state of nail salons in the U.S. (but especially in New York, which has the most nail salons per capita in metropolitan areas in the U.S., according to the Times), New York lawmakers ...
by Lauren Quick
New Salon Today 200 Application Simplifies Entry Process
If you have a bright business idea that’s fueling your salon’s growth, it’s time to check out the new Salon Today 200 application on salontoday.com. The 19-year-old competition that puts the spotlight on salon owners and best ...
by Stacey Soble
Christie Named CEO of SureTint
Elizabeth K. Christie, Executive Chairman of the Board of SureTint Technologies, has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer of SureTint as of March 2015. SureTint Technologies is an innovator of professional salon software and ...
by Anne Moratto
Sexy Hair in Malibu: Photo Shoot for New Collection Celebrates California Spirit
A brand born near the beaches and raised in the rays of the SoCal sun, Sexy Hair continues to celebrate its origins with its haircut and style collections. A recent photo shoot was held at the Malibu estate of ageless beauty, actress, ...
by Anne Moratto
Put Your Business on Loop HR Software
Loop HR, a 24-hour, cloud based, on-line salon management HR facility that enables management and staff to share valuable information and maximize employee performance, was founded by Ian Egerton to provide affordable business support services ...
by Anne Moratto
Schwarzkopf Thinking Outside the Box with “Barber in a Box”
When Schwarzkopf PR & Digital Media Manager, OSiS+ Senior Brand Manager Sonya Latreille set out to communicate that Schwarzkopf’s OSIS line is perfect for men’s grooming needs, she wanted to convey this message in a ...
by Anne Moratto