

Ratner Makes New Appointments to Their Leadership Team
Ratner Companies family-owned and operated chain of hair salons announces two appointments to their leadership team: Liz Hodges as vice president, head of marketing and guest experience and Paula Malloy as vice president BCC (Ratner’s upscale salon operation, consisting of Bubbles and Salon Cielo) education and Ratner technical education.

Beauty Changes Lives Announces Ratner Companies “Passion and Purpose” Scholarship
The Beauty Changes Lives Foundation announced the debut of the Passion and Purpose scholarship, generously funded by Ratner Companies. True to its name, the scholarship celebrates the “passion and purpose” that define the careers of professional hairstylists.

Slideshow: ISSE 2018 in Long Beach, Onstage, in the Classroom, on the Show Floor
There is opportunity everywhere for learning, inspiration and connection at the International Salon and Spa Expo in Long Beach.

Hair Cuttery Launches 19th Annual Share-A-Haircut Campaign
This year's charitable campaign is focused on giving haircuts to local homeless adults and children.

PBA Launching New Three-Day Event, North American Hairstyling Awards Move to Long Beach in 2019
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) announced a new beauty event launching in 2019, STYL The PBA Beauty Experience.

Celebrating the Salon Today 200 at Serious Business
With a fun video contest and a certificate ceremony, more than 400 people celebrate the Salon Today 200 at a special reception held at the close of Serious Business.

Memo Exclusive: An Interview with Denman Chairman John Rainey
The Denman hairbrush gained prominence when a young Vidal Sassoon made the blowdry finish a forever trend and the Denman line continues to thrive and grow.

Memo Exclusive: An Interview with Paul Dykstra, CEO, America's Beauty Show
Paul Dykstra, CEO, started with Cosmetologists Chicago/America’s Beauty Show in 1986 and took over full management leadership in 1997.

What's Coming Up in Beauty Industry Report February 2018
Behind-the-scenes at our industry trade shows and more.

MODERN EXCLUSIVE: An Interview with Sola Salon Studios New CEO Randall Clark
“We’re 13 years old but five years ago we had 70 locations,” Clark says. “Today, we are close to 400 open locations, nationwide."

YHS to Host 'The Ultimate Method Alliance Experience'
The two day long workshop in Huntington Beach, CA, will provide hands-on creative haircut, haircolor, and hairdressing instruction.

Sebastian Professional Announces North American and International Finalists for 2018 What's Next Awards
Fourteen finalists will compete onstage at a live finale event to capture What’s Next.

Farouk Systems Announces PBA Beacon Program Top Sponsorship
As a sponsor, Farouk Systems, Inc. will help to support the industry’s future rising stars welcoming students across the country to compete and strive for this national recognition.

Serious Business 2018 Helps Salons to Pivot in an Ever-Changing World
With a dynamic lineup of mainstage speakers and a compelling selection of breakout sessions, Serious Business 2018 helps nearly 1,900 salon owners, managers and stylist establish their center and make their next business move.

Phyto Paris Releases Detox And Breathe Kit
In this limited-edition Detox & Breathe kit, Phyto Paris has gathered the best in plant power.

Emiliani Name Returns to Beauty Industry
Following the acquisition of Emiliani Enterprises by SalonCentric in 2012, the Emiliani family retained its Paul Mitchell division and continued to operate as Paul Mitchell Metro. After recently reaching an agreement with SalonCentric, the Emiliani family has renamed the company Emiliani Metro.

New Executive Director of Beauty Changes Lives Foundation Named
Pivot Point announces Lauren Conway, Senior Manager of Strategic Events for Pivot Point, will now assume a dual role—becoming Executive Director of the Beauty Changes Lives Foundation in addition to managing Pivot Point’s events.




