It was such an honor to be invited to the Wella Professionals North American Headquarters in Woodland Hills, California last week to help judge the North American Trend Vision Competition. The numbers are in and we just learned who made the cut.
Kathy Jager, known for her book, As The Chair Turns, announced yesterday the $250 winner of her 3rd annual EDUCATION ROCKS Scholarship: Kyle Robert Stramiliga, a barber at Royal Image Barber Collect in Joliet, Illinois.
by Staff
Joico just wrapped up day 2 of their three day 2011 National Sales Meeting and Modern Salon Media was there to catch up on some of the exciting news, updates and projections. Held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas, things are looking great at Joico.
A model’s hair is one of her biggest assets, and whether or not she is lucky enough to be born with camera-ready tresses, hairstylists work hard in the salon and behind the scenes to create the fabulous finished looks you see on magazine covers, in advertisements or coming down the runway. How do they do it? We recently talked to Oribe, celebrity hairstylist and fashion show veteran also known for his editorial and campaign work, about how he consistently gives models that healthy, sexy, touchable hair that everyone wants…and which you can help any client achieve.
by Kelly Cison
Doreen Guarneri, Simply Smooth co-creator and master keratin artist, shares her five favorite hotline calls.
The International Salon and Spa Expo Midwest (ISSE Midwest) is moving it’s 2012 event to November 4-5, 2012.
by Jan Hillenmeyer
Reality star, author and designer Lauren Conrad recently created a splash when she showed up at a Hollywood event sporting light blue tips in her California blonde hair. Though subtle in color, the new look turned quite a few heads. Why? It’s a dramatic departure from her more demure headband-or-ponytail type of style—and more along the lines of a look we’d see (and have seen) on rockers like Pink and Avril Lavigne, or coming down the fashion runway. Stylist Nick Britton of Rocstar Hair in Chicago says colored tips are more on trend now than ever, and gives us his steps for achieving them.
by Kelly Cison
When celeb stylist
Vanessa Price
has a rare day off
from styling Justin
Bieber, she also
works on television
commercials,
music videos, and
with other musical
legends such as
the Foo Fighters
and Morrissey.
by Staff
OPI announces the introduction of a new gold hue to the company’s bestselling Shatter line.
by Staff
In support of the Pink Ribbons Project, NovaLash has created 50 limited-edition forcep sets, encrusted with pure pink Swarovski crystals, for applying NovaLash eyelash extensions with style and for a purpose.
by Staff
TONI&GUY are now accepting applications for their annual Guy Mascolo Scholarship.
by Erin Edwards
Get a sneak peek at how Kim Vo creates his fabulous Malibu Blondes.
by Staff
Make-up enthusiasts mark your calendar and save the dates for The Makeup Shows in 2012! This large, pro-only show brings together big names and the best talent in the industry, and allows you to discover new beauty products and brands all under one roof!
Off-the-scalp highlighting is a hot commodity these days, agree beauty pros, and no one pulls off the look like Rachel Bilson. This perpetual California girl has inspired plenty of clients to clamor for the same color: a shimmering blonde on a rich chocolate base. Marco Pelusi, a hair color authority and platform artist in West Hollywood, gave us the scoop on how to achieve Rachel’s sizzling look.
by Kelly Cison
We caught up with Winn Claybaugh, Dean of the Paul Mitchell Schools, at The Gathering in Las Vegas earlier today. Winn shared with us his thoughts on his FUNRAISING campaign and why it's important for all salon professionals to get involved in charity.
American Culture, co-owned by Louise and Doreen Guarneri, together with Steve Brody of Beauty Systems Group, premiered their Simply Smooth keratin treatments and Simply Smooth xtend maintenance system to Long Island salons and CosmoProf store ...
Tranquility Day Spa and Salon of Haymarket, Va. is raffling off a $1,300 gift card package to help raise funds to build a house for eight Zambian orphans.
by Staff