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Wella Professionals Launches Oil Reflections, Its First Precious Oils Collection, Plus Luminessence Spa Service
Wella Professionals' new collection has been inspired by the brand's best-selling Oil Reflections hair oil, now expanded into a complete hair care collection, featuring a shampoo, conditioner and hair mask to boost the hair’s luminosity, and two versatile hair oils for a choice of premium finishes.
Salons of the Year 2016: Niki Moon Salon
Niki Moon Salon features a 30-foot high, A-frame ceiling covered in knotty pines and accented by solid wood support beams painted in black. The salon has a feeling of open airiness, and the wood instantly creates a sense of warmth and comfort.
by Stacey Soble
BREAKING NEWS: Ted Gibson Salon, NYC, Closing After 13 Years
The Ted Gibson Salon on 5th Avenue in NYC has officially closed as of today. MODERN caught up with owners Ted Gibson and Jason Backe to get the details on why, chat about the current state of the salon industry and to learn where the 2 are headed.
SALON TOUR: French- & Italian-Inspired Zazu Salon in Downtown Chicago
Glittering chandeliers, marble stations, diamond-shaped mirrors and an overall feeling of opulence is what you will find when you walk into Zazu Salon’s fifth (new!) location in downtown Chicago. MODERN and SALON TODAY had the pleasure of doing a salon tour with them. Flip through the gallery and see its elegance for yourself.
The Triumphs and Pitfalls of Design According to a Salon Architect
DMAC Architecture in Chicago is the creative force behind the salon design of Anthony Cristiano and Mario Tricoci’s flagship location in Chicago. Both spaces are clean, calm and modern, but have a unique identity that reflects their brands. That, according to DMAC Architecture Principal Dwayne MacEwen, is the key to a successful salon design.
Invigorate Your Career! Attend ISSE Long Beach - A Leading Beauty Expo on the West Coast
Need some motivation when it comes to education? Stimulate your creativity by attending The Professional Beauty Association’s (PBA) International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) in Long Beach on January 28-20.
Sponsored by The Professional Beauty Association
Studio Be Creates A Visual Impact
Four times a year, Studio Be Salon in Fort Collins, Colorado, organizes a photo shoot. Owners Ian and Beth Weber share the images from their fall shoot and talk about how they use them in their retail strategy.
by Stacey Soble
Olivia Garden Presents New iStyle Brush Collection for Short Hair, Fringe and Men's Styling
The iStyle Brush Collection is made up of compact and lightweight styling brushes that feature a scalp-hugging shape and Memory-Flex bristles that are specifically designed to work on different hair types.
Aveda Introduces New Tulasara Wedding Masques Overnight
On January 1, Aveda presents the new Tulasara Wedding Masque Overnight, formulated to work at night while skin rests to reveal bright, wedding-day skin the following morning. Additionally, Wedding Masque Eye Overnight firms skin around the eyes for a more lifted look
Announcing the 2016 British Hairdressing Award Winners
Angelo Seminara takes home the ultimate prize of British Hairdresser of the Year.
by Jamie Newman
L'ANZA's B.I.G. Event 2016
B.I.G. stands for Believe. Inspire. Grow—three words the people behind L’anza Healing Haircare live by. But the brand’s B.I.G. Event November 5-8 in Montego Bay, Jamaica lived up to that word in more ways than one.
by Jamie Newman
2017 Salon Today 200: Compensation and Benefits
While it's a service provider's job to take care of the client, it's a salon owner's job to take care of the team. Salons and spas that offer rewarding compensation and benefits packages and design transparent career paths retain valuable talent longer, which helps them grow the business faster.
by Stacey Soble
Making the Move to Your Own Space
You’re at the top of your professional game. You have clients who love you, and you have a solid vision of where you want to go, career-wise. But you find yourself constantly wondering… Could there be something more? It might just be time to make a move –– time to go out and become an owner.
The Shine Brush by Wet Brush
From the makers of Wet Brush, comes the Shine Brush, designed specifically to smooth and shine hair. Similar to the Wet Brush, The Shine Brush works great on wet hair, but was uniquely created to work exceptionally well on dry hair and with a blow dryer.
World Stage: Unite Global Session 2016
Stylists from across the country and as far as Australia, the U.K. and South America gathered in San Diego for Unite’s annual Global Session.
by Jamie Newman
The EmpowHERment Project - Get On Board
Lyndsey Bardnell has launched the EmpowHERment Project to celebrate women in the industry. Learn more about the initiative and how to get involved.
ITVA 2016: Wella Professionals International Trend Vision Awards Recap
The 14th International Wella Professionals Trend Vision Awards (ITVA) just wrapped up this fall in Barcelona, Spain. See the winners and pics from the event!