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Dominique LyVar, an influential educator and artist, is remembered by those who loved him for his significant impact on the industry and contributions to the community.
Celebrity Hairstylist and Platform Artist Martino Cartier will be joining the Hotheads team on stage at the International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) to debut his new line of professional styling products, Martino by Martino Cartier.The collection ...

Celebrity Hairstylist and Platform Artist Martino Cartier will be joining the Hotheads team on stage at the International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) to debut his new line of professional styling products, Martino by Martino Cartier.
The collection of products will be available for purchase for the duration of ISSE, on January 24-26 in Long Beach, California. This collection of products delivers vital nutrients and reparative properties with a blend of UV filter, heat protectant, bamboo, keratin, collagen and omegas 3, 6 and 9.
The Martino by Martino Cartier collection includes:
Shut Up And Kiss Me – Dry Texture Spray 5.5 oz. Creates a lasting undone texture, giving hair a lift without a powdery residue.
Talk Dirty To Me – Dry Shampoo 5.5 oz. Adds life and bounce to hair while removing impurities, leaving hair soft, clean and fresh.
You Complete Me.. – Firm Hairspray 10 oz. Dries fast, boosts shine and adds long lasting body with memory hold.
You Had Me At Hello.. – Flexible Hairspray 10 oz. Dries fast, boosts shine and adds long lasting body with memory hold.
Fourplay – 4 Piece Collection that includes Shut Up And Kiss Me, Talk Dirty To Me, You Complete Me.., and You Had Me At Hello..
Glass Slippers – Satin Sparkle Spray 3 oz. Adds luminous weightless shine while taming static, frizz and fly aways.

Martino will take the stage at Booth 1745 with the Hotheads team on Saturday, January 24 from 1–6 p.m., Sunday, January 25 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Monday, January 26 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 10% of net profits from the sales of Martino By Martino Cartier products are donated to his passion, Friends Are By Your Side, a charity that provides Wigs & Wishes to women and children battling cancer.

Dominique LyVar, an influential educator and artist, is remembered by those who loved him for his significant impact on the industry and contributions to the community.

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