ABS, A Model of Latino Inclusion

I walked the aisles and classrooms of ABS 2015, feeling proud of the number of Latino professional participating —including emerging Latino beauty companies and executives. How could I tell? I made my rounds with TV hairdresser star, Leo ...

FASHION WEEK: Sleek at Carlos Miele

Rodney Cutler for Redken and Ulta created sleek, shiny finishes for the Carlos Miele show presented at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in NYC.

Grinding Smarter Not Just Harder

Inspiring client confidence requires hard work but think carefully and choose the hard that rewards you the most.

Of Course You Are Good Enough

New educators often show insecurity about being a good teacher, especially when training platform artists. This normal stage of development makes some go to great lengths to be liked and to unleash an emotional rollercoaster relationship with ...

Before You Move to Another Salon

A salon, like a boyfriend, is never one hundred percent what you want. If you want to save a salon job (or a relationship), here are some suggestions and things to consider.

America’s Beauty Show Announces 2026 Global Image Awards Winners

America's Beauty Show proudly announces the winners of the 2026 Global Image Awards (GIA), honoring exceptional artistry, creativity, and innovation across the professional beauty industry.

How to Narrow the Gap from School to Salon

A long, long time ago I was taught a most valuable educational lesson, which I credit with making my school, the Carlos Valenzuela Academy in Scottsdale, a success in the 1990’s. Let me share it with you.

FASHION WEEK: Rodney Cutler at Carlos Miele

Rodney shares how he got the look, and check out the video to see him in action!

Image: Are You What You Look Like?

If you are what you eat, are you what you look like? Does the image you create, or overlook, influence the quality of your results? Is there need for a professional image, or can you just go from your laundry room to the salon?You are a believer ...