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America’s Beauty Show 2015 — The Experience

America's Beauty Show (ABS) 2015 will boast many firsts in industry trade events. See who will be performing on The CosmoProf Center Stage, The SalonCentric Theatre in the Round, and learn more about Healthy Hairdresser Day @ ABS.An entirely ...

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Grooming Birdman: Diana Schmidtke on Oscar Night with Michael Keaton

Celebrity Groomer Diana Schmidtke was taking a break during a long day of Oscar prep (she would return to the action to work on clients who were attending the round of evening Oscar parties) when she spoke about taking care of Best Actor nominee ...

The Kardashian Beauty Experience

An invite arrived with some fanfare in my email box a few weeks ago. It was to the launch of Kardashian Beauty by Farouk Systems and the invite revealed that both Kim and Khloe were going to be there to meet the press. I JUST HAD TO GO!I ...

Mitch Madness

Mitch is encouraging stylists to take advantage of the basketball season with light-hearted retailing aimed to catch your client’s eye.  Salons can save on tried-and-true products such as Double Hitter 2-in-1 ...

KMS California Adds to CurlUp Line

California CurlKMS California is rounding out its CurlUp line with the additions of CurlUp Leave-In Conditioner and CurlUp Perfecting Lotion. The conditioner imparts all-day shine, thermal protection and a weightless ...

Introducing Candy Shaw's Sunlights Balayage

After years of R&D, Candy Shaw, owner of Jamison Shaw Hairdressers in Atlanta, released Sunlights, designed exclusively for the balayage artist. Sunlights has the ideal consistency for balayage highlighting, and is designed to work with any ...

New from Wella: Blondor Freelights, Instamatic by Color Touch

Spring ColoringSpring is a great time to freshen and brighten up color, and Wella is introducing Blondor Freelights specifically for hand-painting, foil-free techniques; and Instamatic by Color Touch for in-salon fashion color ...

Alterna Introduces Heat Protection Spray & CC Cream

Beat the HeatCaviar Repairx Multi-Vitamin Heat Protection Spray and Caviar CC Cream are the newest Alterna additions.  The Heat Protection Spray utilizes vitamins A, C, B6, B12 and E to protect against free radical damage, restore ...

Davines' New MINU Line, Collaboration with Presidia Project

Slow & SteadyDavines is making major changes this year. It has updated all nine of its Essential Haircare families—they’re produced using energy from renewable sources with Zero Impact packaging and a reduced use of ...

New: Living Proof Curl

Life-Proof CurlsAfter noticing that many women have difficulty maintaining textured hair, Living Proof has introduced Living Proof Curl.  The new, texture-friendly line aims for curls that last twice as along without frizz, and ...

New Layered Halo from HaloCouture

Heavenly HairHaloCouture is expanding its easy-to-use extension line with the addition of the Layered Halo, which has two to three built-in, gradual layers for a natural style with minimal effort. Available in 23 colors and ...

Oribe Launches Bright Blonde Shampoo & Conditioner

Get it BrightFor clients hopping on the silver hair trend train or for your forever-blondes, Oribe has launched new Bright Blonde Shampoo and Conditioner.  The violet shampoo and conditioner kicks brass and yellow ...

Baobab Heal & Repair Shampoo and Conditioner from ColorProof

Bao PowNew from ColorProof is Baobab Heal & Repair Shampoo and Conditioner.  The Baobab Power complex heals hair to strengthen, soften and prevent future damage for color-treated hair. Soybean joins up with the ...

Legacy: Trilogy of Beauty Event at America's Beauty Show

Celebrate the artistry and future of hairdressing.March 21 brought the professional beauty industry off the show floor at McCormick Place and into the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago for the 2015 Beauty Changes Lives Legacy ...

Cosmoprof North America New "Discover Scent" Program

Cosmoprof North America (CPNA), an award-winning international B2B trade show and one of the largest beauty event in the U.S., has announced the launch of its first-ever Discover Scent program. The program is presented in cooperation with ...

New Product Club Color Stain Remover and Disposable Towels

Better, Faster, StrongerFor stain remover that performs well and doesn’t have an unpleasant odor, Product Club has launched its own Color Stain Remover. Extra-large pads gently and effectively remove haircolor stains from skin, ...

George the salon Opens on Chicago's Gold Coast

After a successful run on Hubbard Street, celebrity hairstylist George Gonzalez is proud to announce the new home of George the salon at the corner of Oak and Rush (945 N. Rush) in Chicago's  Gold Coast neighborhood. Their River North ...