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Passing of Famed Hairdresser and Updo Artist Martin Parsons

It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Martin Parsons, famed updo artist, educator and extraordinary hairdresser known for his incredible heart, beautiful hair designs and approachable techniques.

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JCPenney Unveils Reimagined Penney’s Store and Looks to Expand its Family of Beauty Pros

The 117-year-old retailer launches its one-of-a-kind brand-defining store in Hurst, TX, as a direct result of customer insights. And as a chain, JCPenney looks to add 1,000+ new stylists to its family of beauty professionals.

Bobit Business Media Hires Brian O’Rourke as President of the Company’s New Beauty, Health & Wellness Division

Bobit Business Media announced today that Brian O’Rourke has joined the company as President of its new Beauty, Health & Wellness division.

DEADLINE ALERT! Enter Beacon 2020

Last call to enter Beacon 2020, a game-changing program designed to inspire upcoming young professionals with an experience that’s fun, uplifting and creative that kickstarts their beauty careers by learning from the best in the industry.

Elgon Presents Cyber Nature, the Last Theme of its Carpe Diem Collection

Science and nature come together in a futuristic style, characterized by sustainability thanks to the latest Imagea products.

Framar Arrives at SalonCentric and State|RDA

Framar International is proud to announce its partnership with L’Oreal subsidiary, SalonCentric/State|RDA. Framar products can now be found in all SalonCentric and State|RDA stores nationwide.

Best and Worst States for Women to Live and Work

Minnesota is number one. California is number 16. See where your state ranks on this report from WalletHub.

Salon Services and Supplies Acquires R.Stafford Company

As of June 24, 2019, R.Stafford will become Salon Services and Supplies and the team at Salon Services will take over operations in Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico.

Steven Henley Announced as New Director of Education for Pravana

Henley brings over 20 years of professional salon industry experience. He will manage the educational programming for the brand in an effort to broaden digital reach.

Kenra Professional Launches Color Voice Assistant For Amazon Alexa

"Hey Alexa, open Kenra Color" - Amazon Alexa now gives professional stylists a helping hand by alleviating the messiness of a traditional color manual with innovative skill feature by Kenra.

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