Healing Back Facial
Back acne is common for men. This treatment by Chicago Male Salon is a deep cleansing service for the back that includes steaming, exfoliation, and extractions.
Lauren Salapatek
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As the Web Editor, Lauren Salapatek manages the creation, production and editing of all editorial online content for Modern Salon Media's websites and e-newsletters. Since January 2010, Lauren has worked at Modern Salon Media covering salon style, products, trends and more.
De Luxe Hot & Cold Towel Wet Shave
This men's service offered at Tommy Guns Salon in New York offers gentle exfoliation of the skin, application of hot and cold towels, cleansing and choice of shaving creams.
Minnie Mouse Inspired Nail Lacquers
OPI has launched their Vintage Minnie Mouse collection which includes four limited edition nail lacquers for summer. Created in honor of Disney’s beloved character, the colors encapsulate Minnie Mouse’s irresistible charm in playful, pretty shades of pink and red.
Hair Wars Supreme Salon Tour in Chicago
It was a night to remember at the MID Nightclub on Sunday, April 22, where 11 Chicago salons all competed for the regional title of “Supreme Salon” in the annual Hair Wars Supreme Salon Tour. Each of the salons chose to represent a theme, and then were judged on elements of originality, continuity to theme, usage of extensions or props in the hair, make-up and choreography. I judged the event along with Eli Mancha, 2011 NAHA Hairstylist of the Year and Jose Schnekenburger, former education coordinator at Pivot Point International Academy and creative director at Lock & Loaded Salon in Chicago.
Big Beauty Brands Participate with The Open Hearts Foundation
KMS/ Goldwell, Paul Mitchell, Malibu C, Phyto all recently participated in supporting Actress Jane Seymour and Actor James Keach with The Open Hearts Foundation Event on April 21.
Unleash Your Creative Streak with Eufora's Temporary Color Sprays
If your clients are looking to do something wild and funky with their hair color without the commitment, you may want to suggest Eufora International's new Creative Streak Collection. These temporary and vibrant hair colors spray on and shampoo out without staining hair or clothes.
Salon Suite Accounting
Salon Suite Accounting is an online accounting tool that allows salon stylists to track their weekly profits and expenses in a quick, hassle free view of the week.
Milano Software Announces Business and Software Training Events
Milano Software has announced an upcoming business and software training event in Niagara Falls. This event, entitled “Milano Exchange Destination 2012,” challenges businesses to focus on where their business is headed in the future.
2012 CPNA's Discover Beauty Line-up Announced!
The Discover Beauty program, an exclusive initiative of Cosmoprof North America (CPNA), returns for its sixth year of matching leading retailers with emerging beauty brands in 2012. Companies from all over the world must be selected to participate in Discover Beauty, ensuring an exclusive array of unique, cutting-edge brands that are sure to be the "next big thing." See the list of companies!
H2PRO's Spring Grip Curling Iron
H2PRO hair tools has announced the debut of their professional Spring-Grip Curling Iron that creates tight curls in a short amount of time.
Accounting Tool for Small Business Salon Stylists
SALON TODAY talked to David Manske, Midwest Software Engineer for Salon Suite Accounting. Recently Manske, build a straight-forward accounting tool for small business salon stylists. With the help from his mother, a salon stylist, the initial product started as a simple excel spreadsheet and evolved to what it is today.
ISSE Midwest Moves to Fall/Winter
ISSE Midwest is moving to November 4-5, 2012 to become the Chicago area's only Fall/Winter beauty event open exclusively to licensed professionals!
Hair Extension Makeovers
I recently met with Di Biase Hair Extensions USA and I found out they are doing wonderful makeovers on women who are lacking in hair confidence. Working with women who are in chemotherapy to those who need a hair-pick-me up, Di Biase is touching lives one extension at a time! Di Biase's Vikki Parman, CEO and director of education of Di Biase Hair Extensions, provided us with these tips for building client confidence with healthy looking extensions.
OPI's NEW Pre-Cut Nail Strip Designs
Known for their trendsetting polish, OPI has gone the next step in the nail world—PRE-CUT nail strip designs for instant nail art that lasts for weeks.
The Ancient Art of Eyebrow Threading
The ancient method of hair removal through eyebrow threading is attributed most commonly to Indian origins, but has also been used for centuries throughout the Middle East and parts of East Asia. Threading in the United States is becoming more prevalent and readily accessible, and some people are starting to turn to eyebrow threading as their preferred method of hair removal. MODERN talked to Vas and Sonal Maniatis, owners of Seva Salon in Highland Park, who specialize in the art of brow-shaping and facial hair removal by threading and waxing.
Calling All Stylists Who Want Free Foil!
Foil It is offering their customers free foil! Find out how you can reap the benefits of this opportunity.
Strategies' Incubator Day Two with SALON TODAY 200 Salon Owners!
Strategies' Incubator Day Two on Monday, March 19, 2012. SALON TODAY 200 salon owners returned for another business building day where they were taught how to improve Team Service in their salons and how to implement Team-Based Pay.