In The Know
Memo Exclusive: An Interview with Anne Maza of Olivia Garden
Olivia Garden celebrates 50 years in 2017.
by Anne Moratto
Memo Exclusive: An Interview with Karl- Heinz Pitsch, Sexy Hair President and CEO
Pitsch shares some high-points from 2016 and talks about his plans for the year to come.
by Anne Moratto
Memo Exclusive: An Interview with It’s a 10 Owner and Founder, Carolyn Aronson
During Super Bowl LI on February 5, 2017, viewers saw a commercial for professional hair care brand, It’s a 10. Read how this came about and more about the brand.
by Anne Moratto
Andis Opens Registration for Fabulous Fades Competition at ABS
At Andis' first-ever Fabulous Fades Competition, men's grooming experts will demonstrate their ability to create both classic and cutting-edge looks using Andis tools on live male models. Register now!
New Conference Helps Salons Drive their Numbers to Success
The Data-Driven Salon Event, which will be held June 25-26 in Atlanta, will help salon owners understand their numbers and leverage them to grow their businesses, motivate their teams, engage their clients, and build a stronger salon culture.
by Stacey Soble
Millennium S.I. Gives Back to Children in Need Through Partnership with State Bags at the Millennium Experience 2017
Millennium Systems International announces a partnership with State Bags for the Millennium Experience—the company’s annual educational conference. Each attendee will receive a State Bag, and in return, one fully-stocked backpack will be hand-delivered to an American child in need.
Why Professionals SHOULD Sell Retail Products
It has been a problem in our industry for years - retailing. Many salon pros have trouble seeing beyond the artistry and find it difficult to sell products to their clients. In this brief video Cody Fullerton of Living Proof confronts the situation and shares why salon pros should encourage their clients to buy products to maintain their hair between salon visits.
Macadamia Beauty Welcomes a New Global Innovation Director
MACADAMIA BEAUTY WELCOMES A NEW GLOBAL INNOVATION DIRECTOR
Virtue Announces Creative Director Adir Abergel
Abergel was drawn to the brand by the results of the products, which are formulated with protein Alpha Keratin 60ku. This protein is recognized by the body as its own and is pulled to where it is needed in the hair to smooth, resurface and fill in cracks of damage.
Fabio Sementilli Is Missed, Mourned, and Remembered
Sementilli mentored tens of thousands of hairdressers over the years. He is missed, mourned, and remembered, every day.
by Anne Moratto
Sally Rogerson Brings New Skills to Atlanta through Club Intrigue
Club Intrigue kicks off its 2017 season with Vidal Sassoon's Sally Rogerson, including a free evening event March 5 and two hands-on workshops on March 6. Learn how to get tickets.
by Stacey Soble
2016 Professional Salon Industry Hair Care Study: Salon Services Grow 2.8%, Salon Hair Care Grows 3% In a Slow Economy
Hair color is the “anchor service” and lifeblood of the industry, growing at 3.6%.
Modern Salon and NaturallyCurly Team Up to Expand Curl Content with texture!
NATURALLYCURLY and MODERN SALON have expanded their curl content collaboration with the next phase of texture!, a print and digital resource for salon professionals featuring educational opportunities, the hottest trends and latest insights on what clients want from their curl expert.
In the February 2017 Issue of Beauty Industry Report
BIR brings you up to date on all of the recent mergers and acquisitions in the professional beauty business.
Competition Alert: Paul Mitchell Invites Colorists to Color Outside the Lines
Paul Mitchell invites salon pros to Color Outside the Lines and show off their hair-coloring skills.
by Anne Moratto
ColorProof Launches New Collection at Artistic Team Training
ColorProof Color Care Authority recently hosted its Artistic Specialist and Platform Artist teams in a three-day technical training in Dallas, TX.
by Anne Moratto
Countdown to HAIRraising 2017: Join the Cut-A-Thon to Support Boston Children’s Hospital
The 2017 HAIRraising Campaign to benefit Boston Children’s Hospital is scheduled for Sunday, May 21 and “big-hearted” salons across the U.S. are signing up, inspired by the idea that “the next big breakthrough in pediatric cardiology can start in your salon.”