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.
Beginning Jan. 1, 2017, Illinois is requiring all licensed salon professionals within the state of Illinois to be trained on how to handle situations of domestic violence when speaking with clients.
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.
by Elizabeth Jakaitis
Cosmoprof North America (CPNA) has announced it will launch DISCOVER PRO BEAUTY, a new special area dedicated to innovative start-ups in the professional beauty space.
To commemorate the milestone, CIDESCO (Comité International d’Esthétique et de Cosmétologie) takes a look back at beauty history.
by Staff
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.
Colorist and salon owner Marco Pelusi was tapped for a new book on unlocking personal potential.
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.
by Elizabeth Jakaitis
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
by Elizabeth Jakaitis
Angelo Seminara takes home the ultimate prize of British Hairdresser of the Year.
Celebrity Stylist Candy Shaw, the owner of Jamison Shaw Hairdressers in Atlanta, GA, and the founder of Sunlights Balayage, was named 'Maverick of the Year' at the 13th annual Stevie Awards honoring Women in Business at a recent ceremony in New York's Times Square.
by Staff
MODERN was saddened to learn of the recent passing of Bob Peel Sr., a true industry leader, at 89.
by Staff
Pulp Riot, an innovative line of 16 creative demi-permanent colors, partners with Salon Centric on a distribution agreement that will help the new line reach stylists through stores and the distributor's sales team.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) has named Gordon Logan, founder and CEO of Sport Clips Haircuts, as the 2016 IFA Entrepreneur of the Year.
by Staff
Christine Gordon, former president of the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) and a staunch advocate for the needs of cosmetology and aesthetics students, passed away on Dec. 1, 2016.
Howard Hafetz of Art of Business recently announced that Douglas A. Cox has been the chosen honoree for this year’s Art of Business Award.
Farouk Systems, Inc., announces a joint venture with LG Household and Health Care, Ltd.