In The Know
Enter the 2020 ABS Global Image Awards and Ignite Your Artistry
“To all salon professionals, I will say that the ABS Global Image Awards will unleash your inner creativity. Find like-minded people and have fun collaborating! Everything you try will either work out great or turn out to be an amazing learning experience!”
by Anne Moratto
Ashes & Steel Studio To Celebrate One-Year Anniversary in Asheville’s River Arts District
And they plan to throw a party to remember with a light and bright theme.
by Anne Moratto
Cyrus Bulsara Passes Away at 72
Known for his detailed research on the professional salon and spa markets, Cyrus Bulsara passes following a heart attack.
by Stacey Soble
Passing of Famed Hairdresser and Updo Artist Martin Parsons
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Martin Parsons, famed updo artist, educator and extraordinary hairdresser known for his incredible heart, beautiful hair designs and approachable techniques.
JCPenney Unveils Reimagined Penney’s Store and Looks to Expand its Family of Beauty Pros
The 117-year-old retailer launches its one-of-a-kind brand-defining store in Hurst, TX, as a direct result of customer insights. And as a chain, JCPenney looks to add 1,000+ new stylists to its family of beauty professionals.
The Industry Pays Tribute to Frank and Joy Warner
Frank and Joy Warner were high school sweethearts, who shared a passion for hair and opened Frank Anthony in Chester, New Jersey, in 1970. They tragically passed away October 27. Their many industry friends share their favorite memories of the couple.
by Stacey Soble
Fastest Growing Beauty Trends Might Surprise You
These stats were compiled by Square, the credit card processing company, and they show how consumers today are spending their money on beauty.
by Anne Moratto
Coty Announces Intent to Explore Strategic Options for Professional Beauty
The announcement will not impact the continuity of the Professional Division’s work and the collaboration with its customers and partners.
Industry Veteran Mark Kartarik Joins Nikita Hair as President
Kartarik to leverage extensive franchising experience to grow brand through strategic development.
by Anne Moratto
Pravana Announcement Party for "Show Us Your Artistry"
The annual competition expanded this year to include more categories, encompassing even more artistry and opportunity to be recognized.
by Anne Moratto
Beauty Students Style the Runway with Their Mentors
See what four talented young hairdressers created when paired with two Intercoiffure members as their mentors. This ultimate mentorship experience culminated in a mainstage presentation at an evening gala.
New Beauty Brand Banishes the "Pink Tax"
Newly-launched Onekind doesn't discriminate in pricing for men vs women. Read about this breakout brand and the booming business in skincare.
by Anne Moratto
Truss Professional's INFUSION Night Spa
Complementing Truss Professional's INFUSION Shampoo and Conditioner, TRUSS Night Spa Serum is a light serum formula recommended for weekly application to keep hair healthy in between salon visits.
Nine Zero One Celebrates 10 Beautiful Years
The celebrity-attracting salon and its owners threw a party in Hollywood to raise a glass to a successful decade in business. The crowd was star-studded.
by Anne Moratto
New Sola CEO Looks Forward To Empowering 15,000 Independent Salon Owners
"There’s nothing more powerful than a group of passionate and creative business owners galvanized around a common mission."
by Anne Moratto
She Drove 150 Miles a Day to Beauty School and Realized Her Dream
Nearing 40, she knew this career was what she wanted and nothing was going to get in her way.
by Anne Moratto
Intercoiffure Lifetime Achievement 2019 Icon Award Presented to Jim Markham
Creator of Pureology and ColorProof, Jim Markham's long and successful career in beauty was honored at a gala in New York.
by Anne Moratto