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HOW TO: Maria Menounos' Chic Chevron Manicure at The Oscars
At the 86th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, butter LONDON Global Colour Ambassador, Katie Jane Hughes, created a chevron nail art manicure for beauty Maria Menounos.
by Anne Moratto
4 Blonde Pixie Cuts Seen -- Plus an Ellen DeGeneres How-to!
The hottest hair trend seen at the 86th Annual Academy Awards was the pixie cut. A huge trend seen last year, it was just as hot this year. No one showcased the looks better than Oscars host Ellen DeGeneres, Jennifer Lawrence, Charlize Theron and Kristin Chenoweth.
HOW TO: Kerry Washington's Dramatic Manicure by butterLONDON
Glamour was in full-swing last night at the 86th Academy Awards and butter LONDON Global Colour Ambassador, Katie Jane Hughes, was on-hand to help beautify Kerry Washington
by Anne Moratto
BREAKING NEWS! Reuben Carranza Joins Luxury Brand Partners
Luxury Brand Partners (LBP), an incubator for artist-driven beauty brands, is pleased to announce that Reuben Carranza is joining the company as President of Specialty Brands. Carranza will oversee the development of several innovative new brands and education platforms that will be launching over the next several years, including some that will be introduced in 2014.
Keune Evolution in Orlando, Florida
Keune's Evolution event and show in Orlando, Florida, featuring the 2014 trend collection debut, Soft Touch, and editorial fashion show, education and hands-on learning.
Team Cuccio Sweeps Nail Competition in Puerto Rico
On Feb. 24, two educators from Team Cuccio Puerto Rico placed first and second in the French Competition during the EDUC Motion Nail & Makeup Expo in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico.
by Anne Moratto
Spornette Air Motion Brush
The Air Motion Brush from Spornette is a multi-purpose hairbrush that reduces the daily wear and tear on hair. The brush is softer on hair, which decreases stress from other products, heat and natural outdoor effects. The brush comes in ...
by Staff
Curl Care: Texture Stylers
Behind every great curl is a great product. From waves and ringlets to coils and kinks, these texture stylers will keep your clients’ hair looking its best.
Third Annual L'Oréal Professionnel Artist Foundation Recap
L'Oréal Professionnel hosted its third annual Artist Foundation in San Diego in February 2014, featuring hands-on presentation Eyes Wide Open.
by Lauren Quick
Eufora Launches Curl'n Collection
Formulated with a complex of ingredients to condition, hydrate and control frizz, Eufora's Curl'n Collection, improves flexibility and curl retention.
Weak Economy Leads to Low Growth for Salon Services and Products
A weak economy leads to low growth for salon services and products, according to New 2013 Professional Salon Industry Haircare Study. Overall industry product sales grew 2.7%, with salon hair products growing 2.8%.
VIP Rewards Program at Salon Ingá in Florida
Floridian business Salon Ingá launched a VIP membership program in 2014 and shares how its affected the success of the salon in the first few months.
by Lauren Quick
BOING Curling
Designed to style wet hair, UNITE's "BOING" Curling Cream sodium chloride, paraben and gluten-free. Creates soft, moisture-rich curls for naturally curly hair, while promoting curl retention and reducing frizz. For more information, ...
by Staff
The New Yorker Cover Tells the Truth About Oscar Preparation
The NEW YORKER magazine nails it with their most recent cover by artist Barry Blitt, spoofing the golden, gleaming OSCAR statuette and all the 'work' that went into getting it looking so award-winning!
by Anne Moratto
BSG Previews Loxa Beauty E-Commerce Site
Loxa Beauty, the e-commerce website and mobile app that specializes in selling salon products to consumers while supporting salon professionals through an online sales commission, has launched a preview version of LoxaBeauty.com to beauty professionals.
by Anne Moratto
Matrix Introduces Matrix Class for Glass
Matrix is partnering with Google Glass to pioneer education with wearable technology through the introduction of Matrix Class for Glass.
by Lauren Quick
Missouri Considers Deregulating Cosmetologists, PBA Responds
Missouri is considering a bill that would deregulate cosmetologists and barbers in the state, allowing people to practice without a license. The Professional Beauty Industry encourages beauty professionals to act and here's how.
by Anne Moratto