2013 Enterprising Women: Carolyn Corporon
Carolyn Corporon's tenure with the professional beauty industry started when she drafted an introductory letter to Judy Cole, former CEO of Sally Beauty.
by Stacey Soble
Stacey Soble
Director of Brand Content Strategy
Stacey Soble has been involved in the conversation of salon business for more than two decades—as a reporter, a consultant and as the editor in chief of SALON TODAY. She has been responsible for growing the brand's celebrated recognition programs, SALON TODAY 200 and SALONS OF THE YEAR, and has launched two new competitions in recent years--STAMP (SALON TODAY's Annual Marketing Program) and the SALON TODAY Total Makeover Competition. She is a frequent speaker on the topic of salon business at industry events.
Robert Thomsen wins Milady's Rising Star Video Contest
Milady announced Robert Thomsen, a stylist from Albany, New York, as the winner of its Rising Start video Contest. Thomsen wins a trip to a two-day video shoot, $1,500 cash and a ticket to NAHA 2014.
by Stacey Soble
2013 Enterprising Women: Suzi Weiss-Fischmann
Known as the First Lady of Nails, Suzi Weiss-Fischmann is responsible for creating every OPI nail lacquer shade based on each season's fashion and beauty forecast
by Stacey Soble
2013 Enterprising Women: Sophia Navarro
When eyelash extension training first became available in the U.S., Sophia Navarro was one of the first professionals to realize the innovation would have a major impact on the future of beauty--now she's one of this industry segment's leaders.
by Stacey Soble
2013 Enterprising Women: Sophy Merszei
In 2004, Sophy Merszei was three years into a Ph.D. program in molecular biology at the University of Houston when she took a leap of faith and started NovaLash--today the company distributes products to 38 countries.
by Stacey Soble
2013 Enterprising Women: Inga Tritt
A drive to find natural, professional products that performed for her newborn daughter led Inga Tritt to develop The Original Sprout.
by Stacey Soble
2013 Enterprising Women: Diane Cole Stevens
Diane Cole Stevens has interchangeable roles as creative stylist, top educator, business entrepreneur and philanthropist.
by Stacey Soble
2013 Enterprising Women: Bonnie Bonadeo
For more than 30 years, Bonnie Bonadeo has been connecting people with the power of beauty--most recently through three companies she's launched, The Beauty Agents, Beauty Goorus, and Naked Audience Production.
by Stacey Soble
2013 Enterprising Women: Rhoda Olsen
With more than 20 years of executive leadership experience in various positions throughout Great Clips, including CEO, Rhoda Olsen has a deep understanding of what makes successful organizations work.
by Stacey Soble
2013 Enterprising Women: Normajean Fusco
Normajean Fusco's career in beauty spans more than 30 years and includes diverse industry experience--from aesthetics to consulting to industry giants to founding Equibal Labs, which manufactures a professional line of products featuring Nufree, the only self-preserving antimicrobial, antibacterial, hair-removal process.
by Stacey Soble
2013 Enterprising Women: Beth Minardi
As an internationally acclaimed colorist, educator and product consultant, Beth Minardi has dedicated her career to the elevation of salon coloring to an art form.
by Stacey Soble
2013 Enterprising Women: Eva Scrivo
As the owner of two New York salons, a book author and a television and radio personality, Eva Scrivo has built a business on the foundation of beauty.
by Stacey Soble
2013 Enterprising Women: Ouidad
As a stylist, salon owner, educator, and author, the Queen of Curl Ouidad has make a career out of helping clients embrace their natural curl
by Stacey Soble
Enterprising Women of 2013: Gina Khan
SALON TODAY's profiles Gina Khan, owner of Gina Khan Salons and the Logics International Color Spokesperson as one of its 2013 Enterprising Women.
by Stacey Soble
Hawaii's Spa Marketplace Conference and Expo
The 4th Annual Spa Marketplace Conference offers a great learning opportunity with a chance to network with spa professionals who serve the Hawaiian market and the opportunity to extend a great holiday vacation.
by Stacey Soble
Prepping the Haircolor Canvas
Celebrity Stylist Dwayne Ross divulges the pre-color treatment that's adding big dollars to his bottom line.
by Stacey Soble
Understanding Alopecia
For Alopecia Areata Awareness Month, SALON TODAY spoke with Hair Essentials Paulina Nelega, a registered clinical herbalist, who counsels clients about Alopecia.
by Stacey Soble