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British Hairdressing Awards Announces 2009 Winners

Congratulations to winners of the 25th annual British Hairdressing Awards! The awards were presented by Hairdressers Journal International and sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional at the JW Marriott Hotel in London’s Park Lane. “British hairdressing is renowned throughout the world for its creativity and innovation, and with the British Hairdressing Awards we are recognizing, rewarding and [...]

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Win New Salontech Tools For Your Salon

If your salon tool wardrobe is in need of a makeover, enter Salontech’s new contest, Show Off Your Style, and win brand new Salontech tools. Share your innovative hairstyling techniques by simply posting one to three pictures of your creations

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NCA Announces Linda Whitehurst as LGFB National Project Director

The National Cosmetology Association (NCA) recently appointed Linda Whitehurst as the new NCA Look Good…Feel Better (LGFB) National Project Director. Whitehurst has been a NCA member since 1988 where she served as a state delegate, and is appro

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Hurry up and Register for Junior Style Stars Competition

Attention Junior Stylists: Think you have what it takes to create a winning bridal look? Junior Style Stars is holding their 2010 annual hair competition and all cosmetology students are encouraged to enter. Students must register and pay the fee

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Ivan Zoot: How to Cut a Classic 5-Step Clipper Over Comb

Ivan Zoot a.k.a. the Clipper Guy is the director of education and training for Andis and holds the Guinness Book of World Record titles for the world’s fastest haircut, most haircuts in one hour and most haircuts in 24 hours. He recently poste

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Wendy Watkins Words of Wisdom: What is Strategic Optimism and How Can I Get Some?

It seems like these days there is a strategy available for everything; economic stimulus, winning football games or growing your business. It is good to have a strategy; a plan that serves you in achieving what it is you want. There are many thing

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Product Club Donates to Noah’s Wish

Product Club recently donated $2,000 to Noah’s Wish, an animal welfare organization dedicated to rescuing and sheltering animals during disasters throughout the US and Canada. Product Club, a lead supplier in the beauty industry, raised mo

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Webinar to Help Your Salon Get on the Fast Track

Making it through the recession can be challenging, but with knowledge and preparation, your worrying days can be over. If your business is in need of a makeover, educate yourself by attending Milady’s free webinar, Discover How to Make Mo

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Free Andis Giveaway

Want to win $750 worth of free Andis products in time for the holidays? If so, Andis wants you to write in and explain why you love your Andis Clipper. The winner will be announced November 30 and will receive the BGRV, a new 5-speed rotary motor d

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Mohawks to benefit the homeless

On November 12, Bolt Barbers will celebrate their grand opening with a Hawks for Homeless fundraiser in Los Angeles, CA. At the event, barbers will volunteer to cut mohawks and faux hawks to help raise money for the Midnight Mission, a Los Angele

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