In The Know
Salon Owner and Industry Leader Ron Provenzano Passes Away
Ron Provenzano, who helped launch Zano Salons and Spas and was a leader in the International Salon Spa Business Network is remembered by the industry for his positivity and generosity.
by Stacey Soble
Get Some Gitomer: Training and Coaching Tips for 2014
I want to introduce you to Jeffrey Gitomer. This guy rocks sales training. I have been reading and using his materials for many years. I have paid to hear him speak and present live. I subscribe to his email blasts. He is the current reigning king of sales training information and materials. His new book, 21.5 Unbreakable Rules of Selling is sure to be the next big thing in sales training and coaching for 2014.
by Ivan Zoot
VoCe Refresh Me Dry Shampoo
VoCe has just come out with a new product--Refresh Me Dry Shampoo. This dry shampoo features a formula that goes on super clean and smooth (not sticky) and can be sprayed on with varying intensity depending on how hard you press the nozzle. The bottle is twice the size, which is a bonus!
ON FACEBOOK: How Schwarzkopf Makes You a Color Perfectionist
New Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA Expert Mousse is a modern mousse that helps stylists perfect their color. On Facebook, we challenged stylists to fill in the blank of this statement: “My clients say I am a color perfectionist because____________” and we loved the answers that came back.
by Anne Moratto
SFIEC Students Make Holidays Brighter for Foster Kids
This season, over 50 San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology (SFIEC) students have teamed up with iFoster to offer provide free hair cuts, discounted color services, facials, and more for foster families.
4 Tips From Aveda for Soothing Stress
Studies show that stress can sabotage even the best efforts to be happy and healthy. Aveda has compiled a cheat sheet of simple, proven steps to alleviate anxiety and put us all on the path toward greater well-being.
SureThik Hair Fibers
Eliminate the appearance of thinning hair by shaking on SureThik Hair Thickening Fibers. This all-natural solution for men and women helps build hair density on fine or thinning hair. The product comes in 2.5, 13 and 27 gram shakers. SureThik is ...
by Staff
MC2 Pure Energy Cosmetic Haircolor
MC2 Pure Energy is a permanent oxidation cosmetic coloring cream that is free of ammonia and paraphenylendiamine (PPD). MC2 Pure energy is available in over 50 shades. The product contains raw materials and active ingredients linked to the ...
by Staff
PBA Announces 2014 Regional Forums for Beauty Professionals
In an effort to continually provide education, best practices, peer networking and business support for beauty professionals and salon/spa leaders, the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is hosting four, one-day Regional Forums, formerly known as the Regional Salon Summits, across the U.S. The first event takes place in March in Alexandria, VA
by Anne Moratto
Arrojo Healing Oil
Read about the features and benefits of Arrojo's new restorative glossing spray, Healing Oil.
Indigo Defender Thermal Protector
Indigo Defender Thermal Protector is a unique “leave-in” thermal protection product that protects against the harsh effects of heated styling tools such as blow dryers, straighteners and curling irons. Use it on clean hair and ...
by Staff
Holiday Exclusive: Boosting Your Salon Traffic
Learn how you can create a salon holiday offer for your salon on Facebook.
by Kelly Ehlers
Andis Raises Record Funds for Racine County United Way
Last year, Andis Company associates set a record raising funds for the United Way of Racine County. This year, they have surpassed last year’s contribution by a substantial 6 percent.
Hot Tools' NexGen Appliances Infused With Coconut and Jojoba
Hot Tools’ NexGen appliances are formulated with the essences of coconut and jojoba extracts, combined with Titanium and Nano Ceramic Micro Shine technologies.
Eufora's Mirza Batanovic on Transitioning from Long to Short Hair
With more and more clients inspired by celebrities making the cut, Mirza Batanovic, Eufora Global Team educator, talks about how stylists can take clients through this shift.
by Anne Moratto
FACE OF THE BRAND: Meet Shel Pink, SpaRitual Founder
Shel Pink, SpaRitual Founder, launched her line of spa treatment products working with a "Slow Beauty for a Fast World" premise of mindfulness and greater awareness.
by Anne Moratto
COOL TOOL: One Styling's Penguin Hair Clips With Quick Release
One Styling's Penguin Hair Clips features a dual spring design, which allows the user the ease of use with it's quick release function. The penguin design helps to maintain the integrity of the hair and prevents any damage or creasing to the cuticle.