Aveda Names Tippi Shorter to Artistic Team
Aveda announced the addition of celebrity hairstylist Tippi Shorter to its Global Artistic Team as Global Artistic Director for Textured Hair.
by Jan Hillenmeyer
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Countdown to NAHA
It’s the moment we have all been waiting for—the finalists for the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) will be announced on Tuesday, April 30 at 1 p.m. EST. Tune into modernsalon.com/naha and PBA Beauty Week’s Facebook page (facebook.com/pbabeautyweek) for the announcement and photos of the finalists’ entries.
Paul Mitchell Primes Salons for Prom
While kids are lining up their dates, salons are lining up their prom services, ready to provide the pampering services that make every girl feel like prom queen. Paul Mitchell Prom Survival Kits are three pretty packages of primping essentials plus a limited edition iron.
by Anne Moratto
Who Me, Retire? Not So Fast
Kudos to our industry for not retiring talent, as many industries do;I scanned the pages of Modern Salon recently, and played the game of looking for “mature” artists actively spotlighting stages.
Facial Brushes...Do We Love?
A look at Body Essentials Deep Facial Cleansing and Massaging Brush.
Celeb Inspiration Board: Prom Styles
Check out these memorable celebrity styles for the influx of special occasion clients about to crowd your schedule.
by Jessica Galliart
Aveda Will Host 24-Hour Global Hair Cut-A-Thon on Earth Day
On April 22 (Earth Day) a whole lot of hair will be hitting the floor at many Aveda Salons and Institutes during the brand’s 24-hour global hair cutting marathon. Scissors will be snipping at record speeds as Aveda stylists from around the world volunteer their haircutting expertise in a company-wide fundraiser to support clean-water causes.
Farouk Systems Hosts Educational Symposium
Farouk Systems hosted its first annual three-day educational symposium at the CHI headquarters in Houston, TX on Thursday, March 21.
by Anne Moratto
Is Your State Under Red Alert?
Across the country, there are legislative and regulatory issues that have the ability to impact the future for cosmetology students, service providers, distributors, salon and spa owners, distributors and manufacturers. From restrictions on student funding to state threats on licensing requirements, from tip taxation to specific ingredient regulation—as an industry, we need to be aware of these issues, learn how they affect us, and get involved to actively support our industry so it can continue to survive and thrive. Read more.
by Stacey Soble
TEAM SPIRIT: Great Lengths Expands Possibilities
Great Lengths education called key to success and its educators are the stars
by Anne Moratto
How Do I Become the Next Vidal Sassoon?
It seems that the reality TV world we live in today provides many people with their 15 minutes of fame but few with the lifelong status of being recognized as a game changer or shift master.
by Bonnie Bonadeo
Inventor of the Izunami Fume Iron Explains New Salon Tool
Designer Nick Johnson created the Izunami Fume Iron to eliminate harmful fumes at the source.
by Jan Hillenmeyer
Melanoma Foundation Seeks Industry Partnerships
The Melanoma Foundation of New England is launching a new program called The Skinny on Skin, a free skin cancer education program for salon and spa professionals.
by Jan Hillenmeyer
SalonCentric Launches Consultant Training Program
SalonCentric has developed an intensive new training program for its sales consultants.
by Jan Hillenmeyer
Matrix to Introduce Biolage Advanced
Matrix will expand its popular Biolage brand in May with the introduction of Biolage Advanced Fiberstrong and Biolage Advanced Keratindose.
by Jan Hillenmeyer
Sexy Hair Appoints New Director of Education and Shows
Sexy Hair is pleased to announce the hiring of Stephanie Polansky* as its new director of education and shows.
by Anne Moratto
B Hive Salon Tour, A True "Earth" Salon
The B Hive Salon of Hillsdale, NJ is a true "Earth" salon. Here is a tour.