
Harper Ellis Hair Co. Shows Up for Beauty Professionals with Their Biggest Investment Yet
The company's Back to Business Sweepstakes is a direct investment in the stylists, students, and salon owners who are building something that lasts.
Creator of Pureology and ColorProof, Jim Markham's long and successful career in beauty was honored at a gala in New York.

Jim Markham receives the Icon Award
Jim Markham, CEO and founder of ColorProof Color Care Authority, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement 2019 Icon Award at theIntercoiffure North American Atelier Gala this past Sunday, October 13th.
Founded in 1933, Intercoiffure is one of the beauty industry’s most prestigious and elite professional association in North America consisting of exclusive memberships of more than 300 high-level salon owners. The elite members of Intercoiffure are innovative designers and well-known for representing the best in quality and launching new trends in hair, beauty, and fashion as a whole setting the standard for salons worldwide.
Learn more about Jim Markham and ColorProof here:
https://www.modernsalon.com/371768/choose-beauty-an-interview-with-jim-markham-founder-of-colorproof
https://www.modernsalon.com/376818/colorproof-goes-beyond-brilliant-with-artist-training
https://www.modernsalon.com/376837/colorproof-supports-seriousfun-where-children-are-not-defined-by-their-illness
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