Sexy Hair Walkathon Benefits "Look Good, Feel Better"
I recently sneakered and suncreened-up to join Sexy Hair’s 3rd Annual Walkathon to benefit “Look Good Feel Better.”
by Anne Moratto
News
2012's International Salon & Spa Expo Returns to the Midwest
Produced by the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) The International Salon & Spa Expo (ISSE), a cash-and-carry expo and educational event for licensed beauty professionals, will return to the Chicago area November 4 – 5, 2012. Read the details.
M-Kat's Sundial Hair
Pureology's Ruth Roche introduces us to Redken's M-Kat's "Sundial" Hair.
Two New Launches from Tony Odisho Extensions
Tony Odisho Extensions, a professional line of premium 100% human hair extensions featuring strand-by-strand patented keratin bonds, has introduced a new tool and a new collection, both created for women wearing natural hair extensions.
by Anne Moratto
Hand & Nail Harmony Welcomes International Team for Training
Gelish brings team members to California headquarters for global training as nail industry heats up and business continues to boom.
by Anne Moratto
HOW-TO: Faux Python Nail
Right when we thought nail art was at its peak, CND just introduced a new way to offer more creativity and color to nail clients with 12 cosmetic-grade, pure pigments and lustrous effects called Additives. This colorful powder can be blended into any CND sculpting powder or gel, and layered over CND Shellac for a sophisticated, runway-inspired and chic look. Learn how to create the PYTHON look!
Great Clips Tour
Great Clips opens in Franklin Lakes, NJ and owner Glenn Rothman shares the beauty of opening a budget salon in a wealthy community.
Learn How to Communicate Behind the Chair and on Stage
Want to become a platform artist? Or simply improve your communication skills with clients? Naked Audience Productions is conducting a lab called Stages that will help you take home practical actions to control your career, make more money and create a name for yourself in the professional beauty industry.
Celebrity Makeup Studio Opens in Los Angeles
Celebrity Makeup Artist Lusine Galadjian opens her intimate makeup and beauty studio, the Makeup Spot, in Los Angeles.
by Anne Moratto
CosmoProf Opens Store 1000 in Port St. Lucie, Florida
CosmoProf celebrates the opening of it's 1000th store in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Modern was there for the tour and ribbon cutting, and to meet all the CosmoProf executives who came out for the opening.
Essential Salon Products Welcomes Senator Brown
Renee Shakour of Essential Salon Products in Westborough, Mass., welcomed U.S. Senator Scott P. Brown (R) of Massachusetts to learn about the beauty industry.
by Anne Moratto
RED 7 SALON Styled Artists for Lollapalooza!
Every summer in Chicago, the streets by Grant Park line up with thousands of people for a three-day festival called Lollapalooza. And, every year, musicians and celebrities gather at the VIP Music Lounge at the Hard Rock Hotel Hard Rock to spend a little down time before the festivities. For the past seven years, RED 7 SALON has been working at the lounge for Lollapalooza. This year, they worked exclusively with CK1 and offered hair services (to compliment CK1's make-up services) to invited VIPs/Artists in the lounge area.
Born This Way? Gaga Goes Back to Brunette
Check out Lady Gaga's newest hair change as she dyes her hair Louis Vuitton Brown.
by Jessica Galliart
Getting to the “Root” Of Social Media Success
Social Media Expert Kelly Ehlers sits down with Lauren Hart of Roots Salon to talk about successful review site social media strategy for salons. How to claim your location, what to do with bad reviews and use them as an incentive program!
by Kelly Ehlers
Beyond Esthetics Skin Care and Spa Show Launches
Beyond Esthetics, a new skin care and spa trade show, debuted August 11-13 at the San Diego Convention Center.
by Anne Moratto
What’s Being Said About Your Salon? Simple Steps To Review Sites
Review sites – love ‘em, or hate ‘em, it’s a social platform every salon owner must pay close attention to. During my social media trainings with stylists and salon owners the topic of review sites often raises heated debates. Some owners have great success with review sites and work hard to capitalize on positive reviews where some tend to avoid the topic and brush off the negative reviews.
by Kelly Ehlers
New Color Study Paints Positive Outlook
The 2011 U.S. Professional Salon Haircolor Study shows color product sales grew by 3.5 percent and color services by 3.7 percent, a positive sign that things are looking up for the professional salon industry.
by Stacey Soble