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Editor's Note: Talent Show

America's Beauty Show kicks off at McCormick Place. In addition to meeting with stylists, salon owners and suppliers, and on top of applauding all the education, creativity and product innovations presented on The Runway, in workshops and on the exhibit show floor, I’ll be cheering for some very special talent being showcased during the opening night BeautyBASH happening Saturday night, March 9.

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Meta Workshop Collection from Pivot Point

Pivot Point International, a leader in global professional education, released Meta: 052, a style collection that examines the delicate balance between beauty and strength.

Postcards and Inspiration from Yosh Toya

From modest beginnings in Japan, to his first job after beauty school serving as Sassoon’s assistant Yosh Toya established himself as a multi-salon owner in San Francisco and has more than 50 years of salon work experience.

How They Made It Big: Yolly ten Koppel

Yolly ten Koppel’s name is synonymous with powerful hair statements that stay at the edge of fashion trends.

Limitless Learning: Inspiration, Education and Collaboration

I never realized how limitless a career in beauty could be until I experienced advanced education classes. In addition to incredible hands-on education, I often discovered my biggest takeaway was from what I learned from other students in the class—whether a seasoned professional or new grad like me. I’d watch the way they wrap hair around an iron, how they cross-check a cut, or perform their personal consultation process.

Intercoiffure Honors Vivienne Mackinder

Intercoiffure America/Canada recently awarded Vivienne Mackinder the Leo Passage Educator of the Year Award.

Pivot Point Names New President

Pivot Point International Chairman and CEO Robert Passage announced that Melanie Koroyan-Kopeikin has been appointed president of the global education company

Beauty Changes Lives: Alvina Chulanon's Story

Discover how beauty changed the life of Alvina Chulanon, who entered Pivot Point International Academies’ Anything But Hair contest and finally pursued her dream of a career in beauty.

Cristina Lazalde's Collection

Cristina Lazalde's Collection

Jordan Pouponneau's Collection

Jordan Pouponneau's Collection