In The Know

Special Occasion and "I Do" Eyes with NovaLash Brand Ambassadors

Eyelash extensions add obvious fringe benefits like increased length and volume. A skilled artist can also add drama, glamour, sparkle and color. Part of an elite group of NovaLash Brand Ambassadors, two Advanced Trained NovaLash Artists, ...

Valorie Reavis Named ISBN Executive Director

The International SalonSpa Business Network (ISBN) has selected Valorie Reavis as its executive director. In this new position for ISBN, Reavis will serve as the liaison between the ISBN Board, its Executive Committee and membership and drive ...

ISBN Addresses Multi-Generational Management at 2015 Conference

When the board for the Interational SalonSpa Business Network (ISBN) met last year to begin planning its 2015 conference scheduled for May 3-5 at the Ritz Carlton in Amelia Island, Florida, they immediately focused on a topic that is impacting ...

What Do YOU Want To Know From The R&Co Collective?

Something very special is going on this Sunday, March 1, in NYC. More than 250 attendees from the R&Co network salons will be getting together for an interactive Q&A panel discussion with founders Garren, Thom Priano and Howard McLaren. ...

Kevin.Murphy Launches Haircolor Line Color.Me

Kevin.Murphy has just announced that it is launching its own haircolor line, Color.Me. The line will be available in May 2015.The compact line delivers high-performance, natural-looking results with gentle, natural ingredients to moisturize, ...

WEtv Debuts New Reality Hair Show: "Cutting It In the ATL"

WEtv has a new hair-related reality show coming soon. Cutting It in the ATL spotlights the life of five upcoming hairstylists as they pursue their career goals in Atlanta, Georgia. “Cutting It in the ATL” will premier in May 2015 on ...

Barber Gives Misbehaving Children "Old Man Haircut" for Bad Behavior

Getting your child to behave may be as easy as giving them a new haircut — but wait a second, not just any haircut — a “Benjamin Button Special?”The haircut, created by Russell Fredrick, co-owner of A-1 Kutz, has erupted ...

NAIL HOW-TO: Winter's Edge Using Essie

Essie manicurist and "color lover" Michelle Saunders, based in LA, is best known for her celebrity following, editorial work and creating fresh looks at New York Fashion Week. She created this Winter's Edge manicure using 4 Essie ...

America's Beauty Show 2015

Chicago is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It’s home to breathtaking lakefront vistas; legendary architecture; award-winning dining; a Magnificent Mile of shopping; thrilling night life and entertainment; and of course, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...