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A Week of Beauty
THE EVENT: The Professional Beauty Association’s annual Beauty Week held at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, held in conjunction with Cosmoprof North America. THE DETAILS: Thousands of industry manufacturers, distributors and salon professionals walked Cosmoprof North America’s show floor, checked out new product launches and brands, attended business-building seminars, and got inspiration and education.
July 11, 2011
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THE EVENT:
The Professional Beauty Association's annual Beauty Week
held at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, held in conjunction
with Cosmoprof North America.
THE DETAILS: Thousands of industry manufacturers, distributors and
salon professionals walked Cosmoprof North America's show floor, checked
out new product launches and brands, attended business-building seminars,
and got inspiration and education.
SYMPOSIUM: In addition to the General Session, breakout tracks offered
intimate learning environments designed around leadership, growing transactions
and social networking. Susan Scott, author of Fierce Conversations
and Fierce Leadership was the keynote speaker, and presenters included
Bart Foreman on "Bye-Bye Boomers, Hello Gen Y;" "Are You in the Zone"
with Lisa Louison, and Tabatha Coffey offered insight on how to grow, manage
and succeed in life and in business.
NAHA: The North American Hairstyling Awards-the photo competition cofounded
by MODERN SALON-celebrated the artistry and skill of the professional
salon industry. For more NAHA coverage and images, click here.
BEACON: Beacon allowed students to network and interact directly with industry
leaders and learn how to jump-start their career, market their services
and operate a business successfully. See more Beacon details on page 68.
BEST PRACTICE CLUB: The BPC forum allowed high-grossing salon owners
to meet and discuss consumer trends, employment issues and the best
overall practices that help a business thrive.
CITY OF HOPE: The industry gathered in support of the City of Hope Hospital
and Research Center and its mission to fight cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS
and other life-threatening diseases. Eva Graham, founder of Nioxin, was honored
with the Spirit of Life Award. Announced at the event was next year's
recipient, Sara Jones, Joico's Senior Vice President and General Manager.
NEXT YEAR: For additional information on the events that comprise PBA
Beauty Week: Las Vegas, visit probeauty.org/beautyweek.
The North American Hairstyling
Awards drew in thousands of people
to celebrate the industry's finest.
Senior Editor Alison Shipley interviews Joico's Sara Jones at the City of Hope event.
Cosmoprof North America's showfloor was packed with new product launches and educational offerings.
PBA's Steve Sleeper gives MODERN SALON TV an exclusive interview.
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