
In The Know

Wella's Hairdressers at Heart Announces #ICAN Scholarship to Honor Fabio Sementilli
Namesake scholarship offers entry to Wella’s TrendVision 2018 Editorial Seminar and North American TrendVision Awards.

MODERN Exclusive: An Interview with Daniel Kaner and Cory Couts on Kao's Acquisition of Oribe
In this exclusive interview with MODERN SALON, we speak with Daniel Kaner, co-founder and current co-president of Oribe, and Cory Couts, Global President, Kao Salon Division, about the acquisition, and how Oribe will join brands Goldwell and KMS under the Kao umbrella.

Kao Announces Acquisition of Oribe Hair Care from Luxury Brand Partners
Kao USA Inc. has announced that it is acquiring Oribe Hair Care from Luxury Brand Partners LLC. Current Oribe Co-President Daniel Kaner will be named president of Oribe.

Dermalogica Honors Professional Skincare Therapists with Appreciation Events
On December 4, 2017 Dermalogica hosted three simultaneous brunches to honor and recognize the brand’s Professional Skin Therapists.

Phorest Salon Software Partners with Luxury Brand Partners
Phorest Salon Software and Luxury Brand Partners (LBP), parent company to Oribe Hair Care, R+Co, V76 by Vaughn, Smith & Cult and IGK, have announced a strategic partnership.

Colgate Announces Acquisition of PCA Skin and EltaMD Skin Care Brands
Colgate-Palmolive Company, as part of its strategy to focus on its higher-margin oral care, personal care and pet nutrition businesses, has agreed to purchase professional skincare brands PCA Skin and EltaMD in two separate transactions.

In the December 2017 Issue of Beauty Industry Report
Must-know news for the professional beauty industry.

Novvo Etopa Debuts Universal Profit-Enhancing Shelving System for Retail
Novvo Etopa has debuted a new universal retail shelving system that includes a brand new Luxe Retail Shelving Unit as well as LED Lit Headers.

Toni&Guy Founder Giuseppe Toni Mascolo Passes Away
Mascolo, who with his brother Guy opened the first Toni&Guy salon in 1963, passed away on Sunday, December 10. His achievements transcended the industry to include business, entrepreneurship, and charity.

$1.25 Million Donated by Sport Clips to Help A Hero
Sport Clips Haircuts donated $1.25 million to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. Foundation to support active-duty U.S. service members’ and veterans’ scholarships through the Help A Hero program.

ColorProof Holiday 2017 Kits
Vegan hair care band ColorProof has three holiday sets available this season, each tailored to a specific hair need.

Conair Founder Lee Rizzuto, Sr. Passes Away
After battling a long and difficult fight with pancreatic cancer, Rizzuto passed peacefully on Sunday, December 3rd, surrounded by his family.

MEMO Interview with President of SEVEN haircare, Ryan Sieverson
“We recognize that salon owners and stylists are entrepreneurs and that we all need to aspire to a certain level before we can realize our full potential,” says Ryan Sieverson, president of SEVEN haircare. ”That is how we built our salon business, through the idea that we are all responsible for our own success."
MEMO Interview with President of SEVEN haircare, Ryan Sieverson
“We recognize that salon owners and stylists are entrepreneurs and that we all need to aspire to a certain level before we can realize our full potential,” says Ryan Sieverson, president of SEVEN haircare. ”That is how we built our salon business, through the idea that we are all responsible for our own success."

Salon Today 200 Categories Released in December
SALON TODAY begins announcing the 2018 SALON TODAY 200 starting on December 1, find out how to get the news.

Takara Belmont's Yume Espoir Improves Head Spa Services From All Angles
The YUME Espoir model by Takara Belmont has a sleek, slim body that invites guests to fully recline into comfort. This model includes a fixed shampoo bowl with a chair that lowers and raises with smooth action at the press of a button.

Aveda Releases 3-step Invati Advanced Solutions for Thinning Hair
Aveda has released the 3-step Invati Advanced Solutions for Thinning Hair.




