Announcing the 2017 Excellence in Education Top Honorees
MODERN SALON Media has collaborated with the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) to develop MODERN SALON’s Excellence in Education program. Two top honorees are recognized in each category—one individual school location and a multi-location school organization—and were announced at the AACS Annual Convention & Expo.
by Lauren Quick
Weldon Barber and J.Hilburn Partner to Create a Bespoke Experience
Within its newest location in Bellevue, Washington, Weldon Barber features a brick-and-mortar storefront for the online men's designer J.Hilburn. Together, the two are pioneering a customized grooming and fashion experience for men.
by Stacey Soble
Eveline Charles Launches Franchise Opportunity with Retailer Hudson's Bay
EvelineCharles Salon, Spa and Beauty MD partners with Canada's biggest retail chain to create a franchise of salons within the retailer's stores. Find out why this is beneficial for both parties and how interested investors can take action.
Josephine's Salon and Spa Rebuilds after Harvey with Help from the Beauty Industry
Hurricane Harvey and a resulting planned controlled flood left damage to two of the three Josephine’s Salon and Spa locations in Houston. See how Owner Vivian Yeh finds her strength to rebuild with a helping hand from the professional beauty industry.
The Coterie - The First Ever Group Gathering Of The EmpowHERment Project
The Coterie, the first ever public gathering of the EmpowHERment Project, took place this fall in NYC. 250 salon professionals came together to support and celebrate women in the industry. Details here.
2017 Key Trends in Beauty at Mazur Group's SoCal Beauty Biz Roundtable
The only beauty industry event of its kind, BBR – now in its 16th run - offers unparalleled opportunities for global brands to meet in an intimate environment to forge partnerships and discuss how beauty brands are expanding into new channels, distributions, and next-gen customers.
Joel Warren Partners with Saks Fifth Avenue to Create The Salon Project
As he launches The Salon Project within Saks Fifth Avenue, Joel Warren designs a salon concept the elevates hairdressers as artists and gives them more control over the client appointment, treats the client to a more serene, bespoke seamless experience; and streamlines systems allowing for more business growth.
by Stacey Soble
Shiseido Announces Agreement to Sell Zotos to Henkel
Shiseido to concentrate and strengthen its Professional Division in Asia.
Idealogue 2017: A Great Success
The third annual Idealogue was a great success. Details here.
Cosmoprof NA Recognized By TSE Gold 100 Awards
The awards, which honor the giants of the trade show industry that have set the Gold Standard, were held on Sept.28, at the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay outside San Francisco.
Goldwell Color Zoom Celebrates Winners in Barcelona
Almost 3,000 stylists were welcomed to 2017 Global Zoom in Barcelona. Details and winners of the Color Zoom Challenge here.
Salon Team Goes Into the Streets to Help the Homeless
A team of hairdressers and beauty therapists in Chichester, England are lending their support to a project to help the homeless in their area. The staff of Q Hair and Beauty take turns going out onto the streets in the evening to distribute food, water and toiletries to those in need.
by Anne Moratto
Wella Professionals 2018 Trends Revealed at TrendVision 2017
Wella’s event in London revealed two hair trends for 2018 that celebrate diversity in color and inspiration.
by Anne Moratto
Candy Shaw Named ‘Educator of the Year,’ Wins Intercoiffure 'Leo Passage' Award
The award is named for the legendary Leo Passage, considered by many to be the founder of modern beauty education. Robert Passage, the chairman of Pivot Point International, presented Candy with the coveted award in his father’s name.
Minerva Beauty Names Winner in Salon Makeover Contest
For some salon owners, the idea of a salon renovation is overwhelming, or there isn’t budget, or other things have taken priority. So Minerva Beauty launched the MODERN SALON Makeover Contest by Minerva Beauty, which grants one lucky winner the opportunity to see their salon get a total facelift. That means all new furniture from Minerva Beauty in partnership with Quest Resources. After combing through all of the amazing entries, the judges have spoken!
The Two Key Elements to Mentoring Talent in Hairdressers from Creative Icon, Robert Lobetta
MODERN asked Robert Lobetta to talk about his method for mentorship and how to encourage growth and increase confidence in hairdressers.
by Anne Moratto
Nails On Point: Tom Bachik Announced as OPI Global Ambassador
As a professional offering must-have manis to a glittering roster of celebrity clients including Jennifer Lopez, Heidi Klum and Selena Gomez, Bachik can also be found backstage at fashion week presentations around the world, collaborating with designers on nail looks that complement their fashion, from toe to tip.
by Anne Moratto