Oribe Inspires at Studio DNA

Photo by Daryl Henderson

Celeb stylist Oribe visited Studio DNA salon in Los Angeles August 27 for an afternoon of demonstrations and advice on his favorite fall hair trends. Oribe collaborated with Aubrey Loots, owner and creative director of Studio DNA, for a hands-on lesson with the gathering of more than 50 local beauty pros, stylists from Studio DNA, Luxe Lab, Salon Sessions and P!ay Hair Lounge. After the presentation guests partnered to create Oribe-inspired looks on models. The event concluded with an editorial-style photo shoot by photographer Daryl Henderson of the hair models wearing clothing from Kao Pao Shu. “I had a great time at Studio DNA,” Oribe said. “Aubrey and Danny have a wonderful team. Everyone was so creative and inspiring.”

—Jennifer Barnes

Masters of Beauty Kicks Off in New York City

The Masters of Beauty (MOB) Skills Certification program kicked off in New York City on July 18-19. More than 150 salon owners, stylists, educators and future professionals learned advanced cutting, coloring, styling and makeup techniques. Presented by Nick Arrojo and his team of master stylists and the Empire Education Group, the event featured Arrojo’s newest trend collection, followed by hands-on training for attendees in the corresponding techniques.

Through the MOB, Arrojo and the Empire Education Group have teamed up to present seven Tours of Beauty and nearly 100 one-day inspirational workshops across the country to bring licensed beauty professionals new techniques to help them build profitable, rewarding and sustainable careers. “The Tour of Beauty is truly a hands-on, educational experience,” says Dorothy McKinley-Soressi, vice president of industry relations for Empire Education Group. “The Masters of Beauty program offers stylists the opportunity to learn the newest techniques and styles, while also taking home valuable tips on how to grow and retain their client base.”

The Masters of Beauty Tour of Beauty stops next in Philadelphia on August 22 and 23. Events in Chicago, Ft. Lauderdale, Phoenix, Minneapolis and Louisville, KY are scheduled throughout the rest of 2010 and into next year. For more information and to register today, visit www.mastersofbeauty.com.

Dermalogica Academy Celebrates Grand Opening

Top: Rutherford, Wurwand and Luke. Dermalogica Academy Skin Bar

Dermalogica Academy hosted a grand opening celebration for the brand’s first undergraduate education facility with Step Up Women’s Network in New York City July 28. Actress Kelly Rutherford and Executive Director of Step Up Jenni Luke joined Jane Wurwand, founder and owner of Dermalogica, at the event where guests toured treatment rooms and tried the speed mapping skin analysis. “Dermalogica Academy represents the final piece that makes our brand, and its commitment to education, come full circle,” Wurwand says.

The 6,000-square-foot, LEED-certified location in Chelsea will train skin therapists with personalized hands-on teaching in the classroom, lab, MicroZone stations, Skin Bar and Treatment Room. “They learn best by doing, using their hands, and touching skin because that’s where their passion lies,” says Steven Frost, Dermalogica Academy director. Small class sizes, 12-student maximum, will allow students to complete New York State licensing requirements in less than 18 weeks.

—Jennifer Barnes

Sport Clips Opens 700th Location

Sport Clips, the largest men’s and boys’ grooming provider in the United States, opened its 700th store in White Marsh, MD, celebrating the occasion with a haircut marathon. Ten stylists gave 329 cuts between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. on July 22 pursuing a Guinness World Record for the most haircuts completed in a 12-hour period.
Sport Clips executives gave a check for $10,000 from the proceeds to the Baltimore Orioles Reach Foundation, a charitable organization focused on helping the nearby community and children. Several current and former players, as well as the Bird mascot, attended the event.

—Jennifer Barnes

Sport Clips team.

Onesta Hair Care Partners with Rally for Kids With Cancer

Onesta Create Finish Aerosol hair spray

Onesta Hair Care expanded its support of cancer research and donated products for the Chicago Rally for Kids Scavenger Cup, a scavenger hunt with clues at exclusive venues throughout the city, June 25 and 26. The company will continue sponsorship in upcoming races in Los Angeles, Toronto and Miami this summer and fall. Each rally driver raised a minimum of $25,000 to participate and proceeds from the event went toward cancer research at the Comer Children’s Hospital at the University of Chicago. After the rally, Onesta’s flagship salon in Chicago, Michael and Michael, transformed into the celebrity hair and makeup suite and featured the company’s products, which contain the Omega EFA complex of sunflower, kukui and macadamia oils to naturally protect and moisturize hair.
—Jennifer Barnes

Watch NAHA 2010 LIVE Online!

Can’t make it to Vegas this weekend for the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA)? You can watch it LIVE online, thanks to a partnership between the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) and HairDesignerTV.com.

The free online web broadcast will begin at 7:55p.m. EST on Sunday, July 18, 2010, and will feature an artistic presentation from five-time NAHA winner Vivienne Mackinder, an avant garde hair show from the always entertaining and highly talented Faatemah Ampey (last year’s winner in the category), a performance by Culture Shock Dance Crew, appearances from top stylists including Ruth Roche, Charlie Price, Mary Brunette and Van Council, and, of course, the announcement of the 2010 NAHA winners.

To catch the broadcast, register for free at hairdesignertv.com/naha_signup.php. Space is limited to ensure optimal bandwidth coverage, so PBA recommends signing up as soon as possible.

The TIGI Tour Bus Hits South Florida

The TIGI Bus

TIGI’s Rockaholic-Bed Head Tour Bus made stop at GBS, The Beauty Store in West Boca, FL, as part of their “Livin’ the Dream” tour in June. More than 100 women, ages 10 to 65 years old, lined up for for complimentary style consultations and haircuts from GBS’ own beauty gurus, TIGI product samples, raffles and giveaways. Guests also received free makeup consultations and hand massages. TIGI Regional Education Director Joel Torres and the company’s national cosmetic coordinator, Deanna Merrill, were on hand to oversee the makeovers and provide expert consultations.

TIGI's Joel Torres and GBS stylists working on clients

Tracey Cunningham Shares her Color Formulas for MTV Movie Awards’ A-List Starlets

Hollywood colorist Tracey Cunningham, who is a Redken creative consultant, helped Cameron Diaz, Jessica Biel and Jennifer Lopez achieve picture-perfect color for the MTV Movie Awards June 6. Cunningham’s Red Carpet-worthy formulas give lackluster locks a summery boost. Here, she shares her formulas:
For Diaz’s California blonde, use equal parts Redken Shades EQ 09AA Papaya, 09G Vanilla Crème and Processing Solution; finish with Shades EQ 000 Crystal Clear and Processing Solution.
For Biel’s sun-kissed brunette, apply equal parts of Shades EQ 09NB Irish Crème, 09AA Papaya and Processing Solution. Add highlights with Blonde Icing Conditioning Crème Lightener and finish with Shades EQ 000 Crystal Clear with Processing Solution.
For Lopez’s golden brunette, use Shades EQ 09NB Irish Crème with equal parts  Processing Solution and highlight with Redken Blonde Icing Conditioning Crème Lightener; finish with Shades EQ 000 Crystal Clear with Processing Solution.

Hairstylist Rodney Cutler Styles Cynthia Rowley’s Resort 2011 Presentation

Cynthia Rowley let the streets outside Condé Nast, Hearst and Time Inc. become public runways for her 2011 Resort Collection presentation on June 15. Salon owner and Redken stylist Rodney Cutler created loose topknots to complement the bold geometric prints, bright metallic fabrics and textured patchwork seen in the collection. According to Cutler, the versatile style works poolside, 9-to-5 or for a night on the town.

Here Cutler shares his step-by-step approach:
1. Apply Redken Spray Starch 15 on damp hair and blow-dry upward with a flat brush to move roots away from the hairline.
2. Brush hair into a clean, not-too-slick high ponytail, misting with Quick Dry 18.
3. Pinning at the base, twist hair tightly into a knot. Let the ends poke out for more casual appearance.
4. Finish with more Quick Dry 18 to set the look.

- Jennifer Barnes

Redken Stylist Tony Kelley Styles Hair for Chloë Sevigny Resort Collection Launch Party

Resort 2011 Looks

Chloë Sevigny presented her Resort collection for Opening Ceremony at a garden tea party at Elizabeth Street Gallery in New York City on June 8. Her influential friends modeled springtime dresses, layered knitwear, accessories and shoes from Sevigny’s Pre Spring 2011 line. Redken stylist Tony Kelley worked with the designer to create unique “un-made-up” looks for each model. “We did on-trend styles that complemented the flowing, easy looks for the event: messy updos, unkempt curls and a few blow-outs,” Kelley says. Key products included Redken Workforce 09, Root Lift 06 and Vinyl Glam 02.

- Jennifer Barnes