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Ulta Beauty's Debut on Chicago's Magnificent Mile
On June 21, Ulta Beauty proudly opened the doors of its brand-new downtown Chicago store for a sneak peek celebration of its 999th location. The grand opening on the Magnificent Mile showcases Ulta Beauty’s new look.
ColorProof Energizes Artists at Update Training
ColorProof recently hosted its Artistic Specialist and Platform Artist teams in a comprehensive, two-day technical update training in Newport Beach, CA.
SALON TODAY RECOMMENDS: 5 Articles on Solving Struggles in Retailing, Retention, Legislation and More
Being a salon owner means managing the education of stylists, retention of staff, progress of profits and more. Inevitably, there are land mines in all of these areas and the path to success is not always clear. We've explored the Aveda Means Business blog and found stories of several salon owners who think outside the box to find solutions to common small-business struggles. Read about the areas where their businesses struggled and what they did to implement systems that work.
New Study Shows Significant Growth in Sales of Appliances and Shears
Manufacturer sales for salon and pro beauty industry appliances and shears grew by 4.5% in 2016, primarily due to premium entries, according to a new study, which reveals the Top 10 companies by sales, with Conair leading the category.
Rene Furterer and Gene Juarez Celebrate their New Partnership with The Art of Movement Runway Show
Celebrity Hairstylists Alessandro Mangerini and Adrien Flammier demonstrate cutting-edge, head-turning looks at The Art of Movement, a runway show celebrating the new partnership between Gene Juarez Salons and Spas and Rene Furterer.
Gene Juarez and Rene Furterer Kick Off Partnership with a Runway Show
In a runway shot titled, The Art of Movement, celebrity and editorial hairstylists Alessandro Mangerini and Adrien Flammier demonstrate cutting-edge, head-turning looks to celebrate Rene Furterer's new partnership with Gene Juarez Salons and Spas in Seattle, Washington.
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Farouk Appoints New Managing Director for Europe
Dr. Farouk Shami, founder of Farouk Systems, announces the appointment of Edwin Hofstede as managing director for Europe as of July 1, 2017.
by Anne Moratto
Pravana Summer Beauty Promotion Will Benefit Beauty Changes Lives Foundation
From July 1 through August 31, 2017, Pravana is donating five percent of its best-selling Intense Therapy Leave-In Treatment to support the Beauty Changes Lives Foundation.
by Anne Moratto
Sunlights Balayage and The Kirschner Group Partner Up
Sunlights Balayage, the makers and purveyors of balayage products and education, and The Kirschner Group (‘TKG’), a global sales organization in the professional beauty industry, announced that TKG will be representing Sunlights internationally, in markets outside of North America.
by Anne Moratto
SalonCentric Opens the National Education Academy In Florida
Learn more and get a tour of SalonCentric's new National Education Academy in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Takara Belmont's YUME IXI
The salon business is changing, and it all starts with the shampoo service. That's why Takara Belmont created the YUME IXI which has a number of features that focus not only on comfort but efficiency.
Robert Lobetta Appointed Creative Visionary of Sebastian Professional
Industry icon returns to Sebastian to mentor young talent and oversee the creative vision of the brand.
Salon Today 200 Announces Profit Center—Its Newest Competition Category
The Salon Today 200 releases its 2018 application, with a new competition category designed to identify new business growth opportunities for the industry.
ColorProof Welcomes Michael F. Heines as President
ColorProof has announced the appointment of Michael F. Heines to the role of president.
The Fabio Sementilli Professional Mentorship Scholarship
The Beauty Changes Lives Foundation is commemorating the legacy of educator, mentor and visionary Fabio Sementilli with a scholarship honoring his contributions to professional beauty education.