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Prive Hosts Business Seminar

Prive, the manufacturer of plant-based, eco-friendly professional hair care products including the Concept Vert and Formule aux Herbes brands, is hosting a two-day business education program.

JPMS' 26th Annual Caper Event

John Paul Mitchell Systems’ 26th annual Caper event in February at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. The two-day, hands-on educational event drew more than 2,300 future professionals who earned the trip by selling more than $2.8 million in specially packaged Paul Mitchell products.

14-Day Nails

“Shellac is almost as easy as applying nail polish, and we’re finding that stylists are filling in spaces in their book by performing the service themselves,” says Kimberley Natale, CND vice president of marketing. “This enables them to do more services in the day, so their profit goes up. ‘Shellac has saved my business’—that’s what we’re hearing over and over.”

Serious Business 2011

Best-selling author Keith Ferrazzi, who overcame financial hardship to earn a first-class education, kicked off the conference by demonstrating the importance of personal relationships to business success. David Wagner, owner of JUUT Salonspas, illustrated the similarities between his personal triumph over cancer and the journey salons had of surviving through the recent recession. Toni&Guy and TIGI co-founder James Morrison demonstrated how winning attitudes and behaviors push businesses and individuals to reach their full potential. Daniel Amen, M.D., pointed out the importance of the mind-body connection, and shared applicable solutions for overcoming bad habits to build a healthier brain. And, in an inspirational speech that concluded with a heartfelt standing ovation, Aimee Mullins, who was born without fibulae in both legs, shared her heroic outlook that led her to become a world-record holding amputee athlete, model and activist.

Color Conversation Starters

More than 75 percent of women admitted they don’t know what purpose ammonia has in hair color, according to Wella Professionals’ “Are You Color Savvy?” survey. With confusion and concern about hair damage and product ingredients, why not invite clients to bring friends for a special evening of “beauty eye-openers?” To encourage women to ask their colorists questions, Wella Professionals kicks off an eight-city Color Discovery Tour, June 21, 2011,in NYC. Women will receive free hair consultations with top local pros. Visit wellausa.com for more information.

Professional Beauty Association Releases FAQs on Keratin Smoothing Products

The wide use of professional-use hair smoothing products containing keratin has sparked varying concerns regarding ingredients and questions around potential safety issues.

Ultimate Treatment Day From L'Anza

Experience healing with L'Anza Ultimate Treatment Day in your salon!

John Moroney with Laurel Nelson

As P&G Salon Professional prepares to host this year's business forum at America's Beauty Show, its Vice President of Business Development, John Moroney shares new details for "Smart Thinking, Straight Talk, A Salon and Spa Owner Dialogue". There is so much excitement building about this talk that P&G has decided to host a live webcast of the event. Sign up for the interactive webcast at www.pgsalonpro.com/abs.

Bill Repealing Cosmetology Licensing in New Hampshire

The proposed New Hampshire House Bill 446-FN seeks to repeal the regulatory boards and authority for licensure or certification for the cosmetology, esthetics, and barbering fields. According to The Professional Beauty Association/National Cosmetology Association (PBA/NCA), passage of the Bill would have a severely detrimental impact on thousands of employed licensed professionals and more than 3,016 salon/spa establishments, as well as potentially putting consumers at risk.

NAHA 2011 Honorees: Michael O'Rourke & Stan Klet, Sr.

Each year, the beauty industry comes together to salute two professionals who have made a significant impact and contribution. NAHA 2011 (organized by the Professional Beauty Association (PBA)) is proud to induct East Coast Salon Services founder Stan Klet, Sr. into the NAHA Hall of Leaders and will recognize internationally renowned salon owner, businessman and educator Michael O'Rourke with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

ISSE Kicks Off Show Season with Huge Crowds and Record-Breaking Paid Education

The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) kicked off 2011 with another successful International Salon and Spa Exposition (ISSE) in Long Beach, California. Beauty professionals from all segments of the industry turned out in full force for ISSE Long Beach which marks the first of two ISSE shows.

Reuben Carranza with Stacey Soble

As P&G Salon Professional prepares to host this year's business forum at America's Beauty Show, its CEO Reuben Carranza discusses how the program builds on last year's forum and the attributes he considers most important in a leader. He also offers a preview of some of the other exciting P&G programming we can expect at ABS.

John Moroney with Stacey Soble

John Moroney, P&G Salon Professional's vice president of business development, outlines the exciting details for "Smart Thinking, Straight Talk, A Salon and Spa Owner Dialogue" at the 2011 America's Beauty Show.

Coty Inc. Will Aquire OPI

Coty Inc. and OPI Products Inc. announced yesterday that Coty has entered into an agreement to acquire OPI.

Suze Orman To Speak at ISSE Midwest!

The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has recently announced that Suze Orman, Personal Finance Expert, is going to speak at the inaugural International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) Midwest showon March 27, 2011.

Coaches & Consultants Guide

In this third annual Coaches & Consultants Guide, SALON TODAY introduces you to 20 salon and spa coaches and consultants who can offer you their own expert guidance.

Milady's New Nail Education