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Using Pinterest for Your Salon

Pinterest, the scrapbooking site that’s suddenly everywhere you turn, is like a gift from social media heaven for the style-conscious, visually driven consumers. It’s a perfect medium for your salon because the average user is all about fashion, beauty, accessories, hair and all things chic.

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It Factor Quick Blowdry Shampoo and Conditioner

Developed by beauty executive Mark Stiller, It Factor Quick Blowdry Shampoo and Conditioner contains a proprietary VaporBoost System said to reduce blow-drying time by 50 percent. As described, the VaporBoost System speeds up the natural process of evaporation by reducing the bond between water and the hair shaft. When heat is applied, the water releases from the hair more easily and turns to water vapor more quickly, reducing blow-drying time.

Andis Expands to India

Andis is bringing its line of professional trimmers, clippers and grooming kits to India through Partners in Distribution (PID), a distributor of salon products serving the Indian market.

Legendary Hollywood Beauties … and Tips For Mature Clients

Females 50 and over make up a large percentage of salon clientele, and research indicates they spend a lot of money getting professional hair services. It’s no wonder: These women may face many challenges dealing with their changing hair. Fortunately, there are suggestions you can offer to help them keep their tresses looking better than ever. Want even more inspiration? View our slideshow to see some of our favorite legendary Hollywood beauties, who are still turning heads today.

Leveraging Fashion Week: From the Runway to Your Client

New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 is in full swing. Are you taking advantage of this opportunity to market your salon?

Crystals Collection by Moving Hair

Moving Hair, the Swiss academy and salon group, released Crystals, a new trend collection created with Schwarzkopf Professional.

Snowpocalypse 2011: How Salons Were Impacted

No doubt you read about the intense blizzard that hit the Midwest last week, dubbed Snow-pocalypse or Snow-mageddon—hopefully, though, you weren't around to experience the devastating amount of snow dumped on us—plus the combination of closed/unplowed roads, thundersnow!, power outages, abandoned cars, frozen pipes, dangerous temperatures and strong winds... it was a recipe for disaster.Watch it unfold!

How to deal with a disgruntled employee

One very vocal, disgruntled employee can throw a monkey wrench—or shears—in the works. Here's how to deal with it.

5 tips for man-scaping

Here are five grooming tips for your male clients in your salon.

Reorganization at PBA

The Professional Beauty Association has announced several corporate appointments and promotions. Steve Sleeper, will remain at the helm of the organization and Eric Z. Horn has been promoted to associate executive director-business development.