Mary Tyler Moore Leaves Behind a Legacy of Female Empowerment

The actress passed away Jan. 25, 2017 at the age of 80. In the spirit of girl power and beyond, we lost a legend.

President of Joe Grooming, Dan Kliska, Passes Away

Daniel I. Kliska, president and CEO of Joe Grooming, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016.

Project Runway Stylist George Ortiz Dies at 45

Celebrity stylist George Ortiz has passed away on Nov. 15, 2016.

Soul Purpose

Horst Rechelbacher was a man who spoke through his soul and the world listened.

Industry Loses Visionary Horst Rechelbacher

The man who harmonized body, mind and spirit when he created Aveda, then Intelligent Nutrients, leaves behind an industry rich in memories.

Industry Visionary Rick Goldberg Passes

THE PROFESSIONAL SALON INDUSTRY lost one of its most energetic pioneers when Rick Goldberg passed away this March. Throughout his professional career, Goldberg worked on product development, sales and marketing for a number of professional brands, including Aveda, KMS California, L’Oréal Professionnel, and TIGI.

The Industry Loses a Leader

KEN CASSIDY, founder of Kassidy’s Salon Management Consultants, passed away unexpectedly on October 11, 2011.

Edwin Neill Ii Dies At 64

Edwin Neill ll, the CEO of Neill Corporation, passed away February 28. Known as a pioneer and mentor in the beauty industry, his company was the largest independent distributor of Aveda products in the world.