INTERVIEW: JCPenney Names Rachel Jud Vice President and Divisional Merchandise Manager of Salon
JCPenney is excited to announce the promotion of Rachel Jud to vice president and divisional merchandise manager of salon. In her new role, Jud is responsible for leading more than 750 JCPenney salon and Salon by InStyle locations, including more than 10,000 stylists nationwide.
Bellus Academy Spreads the Love on National Hairstylist Appreciation Day
Staff and students surprised local salons with a show of appreciation.
by Anne Moratto
Life-Changing Haircuts: @themensgroomer Takes His Passion for Service and Style to the Streets
“I’m using what God gave me and what I learned early on in recovery to make great shapes and styles and to change someone’s life. That’s the power of a haircut.”
by Anne Moratto
The Sustainable Future of Beauty: Cosmoprof North America and Fashion Institute of Technology Host Panel Discussion with Industry Experts
CPNA partnered with FIT's Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing and Management Master's Degree program to host a panel discussion on the topic of sustainability in beauty packaging.
by Anne Moratto
Loving Lashes: NovaLash COO Helped Make Lash Extensions a Beauty Must-Have
NovaLash celebrates Beth Fetzer as she retires from her position as Chief Operations Officer.
by Anne Moratto
Economic Slowdown on the Horizon
Economist Dr. Alan Beaulieu predicts an economic slowdown in 2019, which will impact salon sales, but foresees it picking up again toward the end of 2020.
by Stacey Soble
Report: Who Spends on Beauty, Where Do They Live and What Will They Try Next?
The MINDBODY Wellness Index is a report devoted to all things beauty: spend, demographics, services consumers want to try next, top beauty and grooming services for men and women – and it’s even broken down by U.S. markets.
by Anne Moratto
Public Relations For Your Salon Or You - Is It Still Necessary?
Social media has made it easier for salons and stylists to connect quickly and directly with consumers, so is there still a need for a professional public relations person or firm? Katherine Rothman, CEO of KMR Communications, tells us why she thinks it's more important than ever.
Eufora Hires Director of International Sales to Further Expand Global Reach
Mary Kennebeck joins Eufora International with over three decades of beauty industry experience.
New Head of Education at Pulp Riot Gears Up for a Colorful Future
Tracey Hughes talks about the expanding curriculum Pulp Riot will be offering and also how joining the Riot Squad can be a transforming experience for a stylist.
by Anne Moratto
New CEO at Living Proof, Zach Rieken
Rieken was most recently with Bumble and bumble.
Super Model to Super Boss Lady: Kathy Ireland Announced As Keynote Speaker for PBA's Cosmoprof 2019 Business Forum
Her brand, kathy ireland Worldwide (kiWW), is listed as one of the most powerful brands in the world by License Global magazine.
ISBN Set to Inspire During New Big Ideas Session
As part of its Catalysts of Change theme, the International SalonSpa Business Network's 2019 conference will feature a session of BIG IDEAS shared by 10 senior executives from the beauty industry's top salon, spa and barbershop groups.
by Stacey Soble
Schedulicity Gives $10K Monthly Grants to Salon and Barbering Industry Professionals
Ok, listen up. This is open to licensed stylists and barbers who post a video to Instagram with the hashtag #SchedulicityCares, explaining how the money would be used.
by Anne Moratto
Hilaria Baldwin Unveils Aveda Sustainability Installation in NYC
On Tuesday, April 2, in line with the beginning of Earth Month, Environmental Advocate and Wellness Expert Hilaria Baldwin teamed up with Aveda to unveil an art installation made from 100% recycled materials at FIT in New York City.
Cosmetologists Chicago Gives Out Awards and Scholarships at the President's VIP Reception
Salon owner Frank Gambuzza, manufacturer Dr. Farouk Shami, anti-aging specialist Andrea Nierhoff and stylist Karla Hernandez are recognized at Cosmetologists Chicago President's VIP Reception during America's Beauty Show.
Industry Veteran Scott Hagstrom Named COO of Macadamia Beauty
Hagstrom was most recently vice president of sales for the professional division of Helen of Troy.