In The Know
Sassoon Academy Masterclass and US Collection Debut
Sassoon Academy introduced their new collection, “Downtown” at a Masterclass with Creative Director Mark Hayes. The inspiration—New York of the early 1980’s and the some of the style makers of the day.
by Anne Moratto
Hairdressers Helping Hairdressers: Beauty Event for Sandy Victims
The salon industry is coming together to raise awareness and money for hairdressers impacted by Hurricane Sandy.
by Anne Moratto
The Beauty Bus and Giving Tuesday: The National Day of Giving
The Beauty Bus Foundation, who delivers free beauty services to chronically or terminally ill men, women and children and their caregivers for a day, is setting a goal of 100 donations on Giving Tuesday.
Kenra Professional Kenra Platinum Blow-Dry Mist
kenra.com Description: An advance-dry, ultra-lightweight thermal-protectant blow dry spray for fine to medium hair. Features: Reduces blow dry time by half and provides thermal protection to prevent damage and breakage during styling. ...
by Staff
Guido: Lessons Learned From Fashion Week
Redken's Guido shares tips from his lessons learned after doing fashion shows around the world.
Tips For Building your Salon Facebook Network
Growing your Facebook fans may seem like a daunting task. You can create easily create an engaging Facebook page, with beautiful photos and content, but unless you know how to best promote it, your fans may never find you! Here at Style Sync, we often remind our clients that social media is not a popularity contest, but in the same regard, it’s important to have a valuable audience to talk to on your Facebook page.
by Kelly Ehlers
Cosmetologists Chicago's 2013 STARS Photo Competition
For 2013, Cosmetologists Chicago has revamped and re-energized the STARS photo competition. New categories for 2013 include: Makeover Expert, ColorAmerica Colorist of the Year, Hair Fashion Visionary-Avant Garde, Texture Champion, Day to Night, Men's Look Champion, International Nail Technician of the Year, RISING Star of ABS 2013 and the Ultimate Stars Award.
VIDEO: Dashing Diva DesignFX Application
View step by step instructions to apply Dashing Diva DesignFX.
by Anne Moratto
Salon Meritage, Scene of Tragic Shooting, Reopens in Seal Beach
Just over a year ago, Salon Meritage was the scene of a massacre. Yesterday, the salon opened its doors to a remodeled, redesigned layout and a renewed spirit of hope.
by Anne Moratto
Farouk Systems Hosts International Distributors
Farouk Systems Groups Distributor Meeting 2012 held in Houston, TX. Beauty distributors from around the world—Korea, France, Thailand, Romania—gathered to celebrate the successes of 2012 and to plan for an equally profitable 2013 with Farouk Systems
by Anne Moratto
Create a Facebook Advent Calendar
Social media coach Valorie Reavis encourages you to engage your clients to check out your salon's Facebook page every day with an advent calendar of holiday tips and offers through December.
by Stacey Soble
A Landslide of Love for Azana
On November 13, at least 116 salons, spas and other businesses banded together, raising awareness and funds for CUT IT OUT and a fund to benefit victims of the Azana Salon and Spa shooting.
by Stacey Soble
Salon and Spa Industry Hits Lowest Level in Four Quarters
The Professional Beauty Association’s three main tracking indices for the salon & spa industry register declines
by Stacey Soble
Eufora International's First North American Leadership Conference
Eufora stylists and educators from all over North America gathered in San Diego for Eufora International's first North American Leadership Conference. The two-day, VIP educational event was created to energize the company's legions of educators and assist them with furthering the mastery of their craft to inspire stylists across North America. Guests enjoyed a mix of advanced business and technical education, in addition to four awe-inspiring runway shows.
Ouidad's Salon Series
Ouidad Salon Series is a collection of at-home treatments for hair inspired by professional services practiced at the renowned Ouidad Salon in New York City. With the launch of Salon Series by Ouidad, the brand now offers clients products that treat the health of both hair and scalp at home.
ART+SOUL Event to Benefit National Association for Down Syndrome
Paul Wilson, an owner of the Art + Science salons, in Chicago and Evanston, Illinois, is launching and hosting the first “Art and Soul On The Runway and In Concert” event on Saturday, November 17th, at Chicago’s legendary Double Door music venue, to benefit the National Association for Down Syndrome. Wilson’s seven-year-old son Emmett was born with Down Syndrome.
Snooki Jumps In For Storm Relief to RESTORE THE SHORE
Snooki chats about her efforts to help Hurricane Sandy vicitms.