In The Know
The Good Fight to Keep Salons Open
In an effort to help California salons reopen and salons in the rest of North America stay open, ISBN assembles a white paper that arms salon and spa owners with the facts.
Celebrity Nail Artist Pattie Yankee on Preparing for the Future at #VOESHLOVE Virtual Trade Show
VOESH will preview its 2020 Holiday Collection as part of its #VOESHLOVE Virtual Trade Show. Virtual workshops will inspire, educate and prepare salon owners and nail technicians for the future.
Support Creatives Announces Live Education with Celebrity Artists on Working with Deep Skin Tones, Textured Hair
20 of the industry’s top artists behind the hair and faces of Beyoncé, Michelle Obama, Tyra Banks, Taraji P. Henson and others will be offering live education on how to work with deep skin tones and textured hair.
7 Salon Professionals on Their Sanitation Practices
New orders shutting salons don't seem to consider the extensive training in sanitation the industry undergoes.
Salon Suite Brands Band Together to Call Out California Officials
The companies' CEOs are asking Governor Newsom to consider reopening their salon suites, saying that because of the unique layout and design, salon suites have the ability to meet the health and safety standards much like a dental or medical office facility.
Take it Outside: New CA Guidelines Allow for Hair, Nail Services Outdoors
In some California counties, salons and barbershops may take their business outdoors if they follow certain guidelines.
Rosy Announces Scholarship Winners for Q2
This industry scholarship program, which was developed exclusively for the next generation of salon professionals, awards three scholarships per quarter.
Stylists with Coronavirus Saw 139 Clients, None of Them Fell Ill. Everyone Wore a Mask.
In May, the people interacted with two hair stylists with confirmed coronavirus infections, but none ended up showing symptoms of Covid-19. The stylists and the clients were required to wear masks during their time in the salon.
Friends of Beauty Changes Lives Award $250K in Relief Grants to Beauty Pros Impacted by the Pandemic
Led by the generosity of CND and the Horst M. Rechelbacher Foundation, a coalition of Beauty Changes Lives Experience sponsors reallocate sponsorship dollars to support beauty professionals affected by the pandemic.
Garren and R+Co to Launch Luxury, Sustainable Hair Care Line, R+Co Bleu
Set to launch in November, R+Co Bleu is a carefully edited, results-driven lineup of 21 formulations bringing sophistication, quality and ingredient innovation to hair care.
by Jamie Newman
CA Salons Ordered to Close...Again
In a press conference on July 13, CA Governor Newsom ordered certain businesses, among them hair and nail salons, to close their doors due to a spike in coronavirus.
International Award-Winning Stylist, Angelo Seminara, Signs On as Global Ambassador for Goldwell
Goldwell introduces their new Global Ambassador, Angelo Seminara. As one of the most globally celebrated hairstylists, Seminara will create limited-edition collections and inspire innovation for Goldwell’s products and services. He will also represent the brand via social media and at press and industry events.
Hair Cuttery Safely Reopens 500 Salons Under New Ownership
The Hair Cuttery family of salons serve customers in compliance with state and municipal guidelines and Barbicide COVID-19 certification.
Planning Your Future: Is A 401K An Important Perk?
Getting employees to appreciate the importance of THE FUTURE with a 401K plan is the goal of Arik Efros, co-owner of the Eva Scrivo Salon. Efros outlines the importance of this perk and explains why many of the people in their NYC salon have already a nice bundle waiting for them upon retirement.
Fractured Not Broken: Wella Virtual Fundraiser Slated for July 12
The event will raise money for two organizations Wella supports: the Professional Beauty Association's COVID-19 Relief Fund to aid in salon industry recovery efforts and The Loveland Foundation, an organization committed to showing up for communities of color in unique and powerful ways, with a particular focus on Black women and girls.
According to New Report, Professional Nail Care May See Spike in Sales
Unlike other professional beauty segments, the professional nail care market may still see a spike in sales thanks to nail polishes and care categories.
L’Oréal USA Announces Executive Leadership Appointments Within Professional Products Division
L’Oréal USA Professional Products Division has announced a series of changes to their executive leadership.