In The Know
Love Out Lavender Raises Funds to Conquer Cancer
Colored ribbons have become an international symbol for support—be it for troops, awareness, fighting disease and more. The lavender ribbon encompasses the battles of many by representing all types of ...
by Lauren Quick
Swap Your Clunky Heat Resistant Curling Gloves for Heat Shields
With the wide array of flat irons, curling irons, wands and hot appliances available on the market, a user’s greatest fear is getting burned.If you have purchased a curling wand or other hot tools, chances are they incude a heat-resistant ...
Cosmoprof North America's 2015 Discover Beauty Program
Cosmoprof North America (CPNA) has announced that its Discover Beauty program, which is exclusive to the show, will return for its ninth consecutive year.Following close to a decade of success, the initiative introduces start-up beauty brands to ...
The Science of Co-washing
Whether you call it co-washing, cleansing conditioners, no-poo or soap-free, the one-step wonders of washing are set to boom in 2015.IN DECADES PAST, to remove unwanted oil and build-up from hair, a sprinkle or two of talcum powder did the ...
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
Nails Shine Bright on Valentine's Day with Chrome Girl
Chrome Girl nail polish puts the finishing touch to Valentine's Day date night prep, with three romantic lacquers--Love Note (a deep, dramatic red), Between the Sheets (pure white) and Pillow Talk (soft baby pink). Created ...
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
Kirschner Groups Shares News of Success and Awards
The Kirschner Group, Inc., a worldwide, sales and merchandising organization, representing manufacturers in the professional hair, skin and nail industry, hosted and exhibited at the 2015 Western Buying Conference in Las Vegas, January ...
by Anne Moratto
Academy Tour: Brazilian Blowout Shares Smooth Techniques
Brazilian Blowout Professional Smoothing TreatmentsFormat: A demonstration and presentation in a classroom setting.Awarded: Certificate of completion that allows them to take the next step, an online class, towards certification.Duration: ...
by Anne Moratto
Lash Toolbox
Learn to earn! These lash-loving brands are designed to make your clients’ peepers pop, and add additional retail and service revenue in your pocket.
5 Questions for a Lash Extensionist
Interested in getting into the lash business? Bianca Martinez, NovaLash 2015 Lash Artist of the Year and owner of Lashes by Bianca in Yuma, Arizona, answers your questions:Q1: I’d like to offer my clients ...
Momentum Men's Products from Organic Salon Systems
Naturally ManlyOrganic Salon Systems has announced the launch of Momentum, a line of men’s hair products. The nine products—two care and seven styling—include natural ingredients such as green tea, sage, and amino ...
by Lauren Quick
Neuro Motion Dryer from Paul Mitchell is Motion-Activated
In MotionThe touch-activated Neuro Motion Dryer from Paul Mitchell uses MotionZone technology to turn on and off when held by the handle or barrel. When not in use, dryer reverts to standby mode. Lightweight 1875-watt DC ...
by Lauren Quick
Agadir's Hair Shield 450° Line
Beat the HeatHeat shock protein is the star of Agadir’s Hair Shield 450° line, which includes sulfate-free shampoo, conditioner, spray treatment, hair treatment and crème treatment. The protein reinforces the ...
by Lauren Quick
Advanced Thinning Line from Nioxin
Fight BackNew to Nioxin’s already-existing thinning hair products is the Advanced Thinning line to provide solutions for thinning—whether treatment needs to be proactive or restorative. The new products work with ...
by Lauren Quick