ICMAD Announces 2013 CITY Awards
The Independent Cosmetics Manufacturers and Distributors (ICMAD) presented its annual Cosmetic Innovator of the Year (CITY) Awards at a ceremony held at Battery Gardens in New York City.
Wella Announces Fabio Sementilli as Vice President of Education
Fabio Sementilli has just been named Vice President of Education for Wella, the Salon Professional Division of P&G.
Scott Hauser Joins Ouidad
Scott Hauser has been appointed vice president of sales and education for Ouidad, a leading manufacturer in the texture and curly hair category.
Cliff Davis Discusses Quality Resourcing Services
Cliff Davis founded Quality Resourcing Services (QRS) after a successful career as a sales and marketing executive.
Tev Finger on Mobile Devices in the Salon and Spa
As part of Salon Today’s annual Technology issue, we tap industry leaders for insight into how new systems are changing the business of beauty.
Raun Hairdressers and Day Spa Win Wella Charity Challenge
Wella, the salon professional division of P&G, announced Raun Hairdressers and Day Spa in Willoughby, Ohio as the Hairdressers At Heart Charity Challenge Grand Prize Winner. Ruan’s event planner Maria Dietz and co-owner Nicole Joeright will receive the $10,000 grant for their compelling dedication to community outreach programs benefiting the American Heart Association.
by Anne Moratto
Cosmetologists Chicago Wins Sixth Design Award
Cosmetologists Chicago, owners and producer of America’s Beauty Show, received its sixth consecutive American In-House Graphic Design Award for its print advertising campaign for the beauty trade press.
BIOBLISS's New Skincare Line for Anti-Aging
BIOBLISS’s new skincare line is suitable for all skin types and works for women and men of every age. The system delivers results for preformed wrinkles without an invasive treatment and can also serve as a preventative step to avoid wrinkles and fine lines from forming.
WATCH: New TN Law Could Harm Consumers, Students and Salons
A new law in Tennessee allows students to cut their school hours in half by allowing them to do the other half through an apprenticeship.
by Anne Moratto
Joico & Charles David Salons Celebrate Partnership with Symposium
Members of the Joico team joined the Boston-based Charles David Salon and Spa groups for the first annual Joico Symposium.
by Anne Moratto
Ulta Beauty Names Mary Dillon as New CEO
Ulta Beauty announced today that its Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Mary Dillon as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2013. Interim Chief Executive Officer Dennis Eck will step down from his role at that time.
Millennium Experience 2013: Turning Dreams into Reality
John Harms, founder of Millennium, and Celebrity Stylist and Owner Robert Cromeans welcome a sell-out crowd to the 2013 Millennium Experience in Scottsdale, Arizona.
by Stacey Soble
6 Fatal Mistakes Most Beauty Businesses Make
Beautee Smarts' Carol Phillips captivated a room of salon owners at the 2013 Millennium Experience when she pointed out six areas where they are missing the mark in sales.
by Stacey Soble
Martino Cartier's Unique Sampling Idea
At the Millennium Experience in Scottsdale, Arizona, Martino Cartier shares an easy sampling idea that may translate into future retail sales.
Instant Branding With Instagram’s Bite-Size Videos
The move by Instagram this week to introduce bite-sized video will accelerate the seismic shift to communicating via film and online, and provide a new platform to showcase the skills of the beauty industry, predicts social media expert Valorie Reavis of Linkup Marketing.
PRAVANA Introduces New and Improved Smartphone App
PRAVANA releases their revamped ChromaSilk Hair Color Formulator & Cost Comparison Calculator, a collection of tools designed to help salon professionals with their everyday hair coloring needs.
by Anne Moratto
Dis-Tress: Hair Thinning and Loss.
Introducing Modern's newest guest blogger, Jeffrey Paul, a nationally recognized educator on hair loss and restoring beautiful hair. Jeffrey Paul will be sharing hair loss consulting and technique tips with us!