Sara Jones Podcast with Jan Hillenmeyer
I recently chatted with Sara Jones, senior vice president and general manager of Joico who is receiving the 2011 Spirit of Life Award from City of Hope Hospital and research center.
by Jan Hillenmeyer
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Extreme Redken
Looking to explore your Redken options? Try out their Extreme Hair Care collection! Read this product review of Redken's Extreme Shampoo, Conditioner and Anti-Snap Leave-in Conditioner.
Pump Up the Volume!
Read about these three humidity resistant products from Sexy Hair Care: Root Pump Spray Mousse, Root Pump Plus Volumizing Spray Mousse, and Spray & Stay Intense Hold Hairspray.
Food For Your Head—Good For The Earth
Founded by hair stylist, Mordechai Alvow, Yarok combines nourishing ingredients with as little impact on the planet as possible. Yarok also donates 3 percent of its annual profits to the Pachamama Alliance (www.pachamama.org) which supports the indigenous people of Ecuador and Peru to protect over 10 million acres of rainforest. I tried out three products from this brand—read this blog to learn more about them.
Customize Your Top Coat
It's the finishing touch for every manicure—the top coat! To help seal in your client's perfectly manicured look, opt for one of these top coats from SpaRitual. They are all 100 percent Vegan friendly, free of DBP, formaldehyde and tolune free!
Revitalize Your Nails With Avocado
OPI introduces its new Revitalizing Hand & Body Scrub, which features Advanced Avocado Lipid Complex, natural botanicals and moisturizers that hydrate and nourish skin, leaving it smoother, softer and more youthful looking. Read more about the benefits of avocado in this product.
Celebrity VIP's Get Smooth at Starlight Children's Foundation Event
Starlight Children’s Foundation held its annual event and presented long-time philanthropists Kathy, Nicky & Paris Hilton with its 2011 “Heart of Gold Award” along with the CFO of Forever 21, Do Won Chang, with its 2011 "Jacki Carlish Humanitarian Award."
by Erin Edwards
Spreading the Love
Last year, Matrix created a unique opportunity for six recent beauty school graduates with the Spread the Love campaign. Two hundred beauty school students and recent graduates applied. The final six would travel in pairs throughout the United States meeting salon professionals and finding out what we as hairdressers do. Read McIvor's blog and his stance on Matrix's "Spreading the Love."
Farouk Systems Launches Into Space
Farouk Systems will be part of the historic final launch of NASA’s space shuttle program scheduled for July 8, 2011. Shuttle Atlantis will be the 135th and final launch of the 30-year space shuttle program.
by Staff
Farouk Systems at The Celebrity Apprentice Finale
Farouk Systems sent sweepstakes winners to Celebrity Apprentice finale.
by Erin Edwards
Five Top Looks from the MTV Movie Awards!
Sunday’s annual MTV Movie Awards brought out the stars in film and music for a fun, relaxed night of red carpet photo-ops and presentations. We loved the looks of several stars, including repeat style star Emma Stone who was showing off a soft red hair color (we prefer it over her natural blonde, do you agree?).
by Kelly Cison
PBA Lobby Day in Washington D.C.
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) recently held its annual Lobbying Day on May 25, 2011 in Washington D.C. Comprised of industry volunteers from all sections of PBA's membership, attendees converged on "the Hill" to meet with members of Congress and their legislative teams to promote the Small Business Tax Equalization and Compliance Act.
And the Word Was...Cymotrichous!
Are you cymotrichous? A lot of your clients are...
Beauty Bash Benefits Susan G. Komen For the Cure
Emmediciotto Italy, was the presenting sponsor of this year’s Beauty Bash with the support of the National Latino Cosmetology Association. The Beauty Bash “Unity Now is a Tomorrow for Everyone” event, benefitting Susan G. Komen for the Cure, took place Saturday, May 14 in Miami Beach.
by Erin Edwards
Schedulicity and NaturallyCurly Aim to Corner Curly Hair Care Market
Schedulicity, the leader in online appointment booking for small businesses, and NaturallyCurly, the leading social network for people with curly, kinky and wavy hair, have announced a long-term partnership.
by Staff
George Schaeffer Shows Significant Support to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center with Major Gift
George Schaeffer, Founder, President, and CEO of OPI Products, Inc, and CEO of Aloxxi International, has given a major gift to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. When the hospital’s Advanced Health Sciences Pavilion opens in 2013, its lobby will be named after him.
by Erin Edwards
Professional Keratin Smoothing Council Addresses Safety Concerns
Founding members of the Professional Keratin Smoothing Council held a press conference to address concerns about the safety of their products.
by Erin Edwards