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I'm in Berlin with the whole crew from Wella and their 2,000 guests from 60 different countries. We’re here not just soaking up some culture and history, but watching the fantastic TREND VISION competition (more about that in a later blog). I am one of 120 members of the international press, invited here to enjoy the competition and learn more about new products and trends.
Do I have an addiction to flatirons? You betcha. Am I proud of it? Totally! Check out this super-cool flatiron that has a sleek design, protects against hair breakage with Healing Stone Technology, and can straighten, curl, flip and style even the most unruly heads of hair.
This weekend, we're bringing you live updates from Wella's Trend Vision '09, taking place in Berlin. The talented Justine Hornick, representing the United States in the Young Talent category, will be reporting for us on her experience and perspective as a competitor - good luck, Justine! - and we'll also have regular updates from Modern editor, Maggie Mulhern.
If you're in or near Phoenix on November 16th, you must attend! AACS (the American Association of Cometology Schools) and P&G Beauty have teamed up to bring you "Beauty Changes Lives," at the Phoenix Orpheum Theater that night. And the keynote will be given by none other than celeb hair stylist, Ted Gibson!
Lisa Bingham has joined Dennis Bernard, Inc. as an educator. After meeting company President Dennis Bernard Campanaro at a trade show, Bingham stayed in touch and is now on the staff of a Texas salon. Bingham assists Joe Santy, Dennis Bernard, Inc. vice president of education at national trade shows. “This rising star’s future with our company looks very bright. Lisa exemplifies the type of educator we want onboard at DBI,” says Campanaro.
Pravana Naturceuticals has created four holiday gift sets in mesh bags, each with a product duo to solve any hair care challenge. Biojen 9 Invigorating Cleanse shampoo and Daily Therapy conditioner are packaged together with a paddle brush to add shine to any hair type. Additional Pravana gift bags feature Color Ensure shampoo and conditioner to maintain color treated hair, Volumizing shampoo and conditioner with special proteins and Keratin Fusion shampoo and conditioner to rejuvenate damaged hair with amino acids and botanical extracts.
Mirabella is bringing salons and clients a dose of holiday glitter and glamor with two new collections. Once Upon a Time includes loose pigment mineral eye colors in Faerie, Maleficent, Duchess and Goldilocks and lip colors in Fair Maiden Lip Color and Damsel in Distress lip gloss.
TIGI has introduced four new shades of red and copper in an intermixable permanent formula from TIGI Colour. The new shades include a strawberry blonde, fiery copper, light reddish blonde and light reddish brown. Visit tigilinea.com.
Joico joined country music star Laura Bryna at Los Angeles’ House of Blues for a concert honoring “hometown heroes,” inspired by Bryna’s song. The concert honored the five winners of Bryna’s contest recognizing individuals for helping others in their communities.The honorees received a Joico K-Pak gift bag and styling services from educator Adrianna de los Reyes. She also styled the hair of five members of the U.S. Air National Guard and provided Bryna with her onstage style using products from Joico’s Design Collection.
Keune has introduced Color Man, an easy-to-apply, ammonia-free cream/gel hair color that covers gray in five minutes. Color Man results in a semi-transparent finish without lines or re-growth and contains intensive conditioning ingredients. The collection includes six intermixable shades in black, dark, medium and light brown, and dark and medium blonde. Color Man is applied in as little time as a shampoo and the color builds gradually with each in-salon application. Color Man is being introduced to salons with a special intro box that contains color tubes, activator and a technical color card. Visit keune.com.
Pureology has expanded its color-protecting hair care line with SuperSmooth, a four-product aromatherapy-infused collection that includes ZeroSulfate shampoo, conditioner, Relaxing Hair Masque and Smoothing Elixir. SuperSmooth is formulated with camellia oil, sesame oil, organic shea butter and geranium to smooth and replenish unmanageable and over-processed hair. The addition of Pureology’s new Thermal Antifade Complex offers full-spectrum sunscreens and protects hair from thermal styling tool use. Visit pureology.com.
Tressa has introduced Xtremers Daringly Intense Haircolor, a collection of eight shades of bold, semipermanent, ammonia-free color that requires no mixing and can be applied directly from the bottle. The line offers a wide range of creative coloring from subtle to dramatic. The long-lasting, vibrant shades are most effective on pre-lightened hair, and extra conditioning agents add shine and protection. For more information visit tressa.com or call 800-try-tressa.
OPI is offering a high-fashion suede finish for six best-selling lacquer colors. “Suede by OPI does not wear as long as original OPI lacquer, but it is a totally original look you’ll want to own this season,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI executive VP and artistic director. Suede by OPI is available in Russian Navy, You Don’t Know Jacques, Lincoln Park After Dark, Suzi Skis in the Pyrenees, OPI Ink and We’ll Always Have Paris. Suede shades can be worn alone or combined with the original gloss finish shade. Nail technicians should not use base or topcoat, drying drops or hand lotion when applying these shades. Visit opi.com for more information.
Andis is offering various clipper and trimmer combinations for hair cutting professionals. Each holiday pack includes a clipper and trimmer with a stainless steel T-blade.
Scott Cole offers his last presentation as Fashion Director of Intercoiffure as he steps down after 2 years of offering and delivering incredible inspiration and education.
As hard as it is to believe, John Paul DeJoria, CEO and co-founder of John Paul Mitchell Systems, has never…that’s right NEVER…been honored by the salon industry! He has received awards and nods worldwide for his charitable work but has yet to be acknowledged by the salon world for his contributions. The members of Intercoiffure America/Canada decided to right that wrong and gave him the VISIONARY OF THE YEAR AWARD at the most recent Trend Luncheon held this past Monday at the Waldorf Hotel in New York City. Watch this video of John Paul's acceptance speech.
"Giving back is the new black," John Paul Dejoria said to Maggie Mulhern after the presentation. We are just renters on this planet and its important to leave the world in better shape for those who follow. Maggie grabbed the video camera and asked him how salon owners and stylists can and should follow in his footsteps and do more for their own communities and the world.
