American Salon

About Lori Morris, Senior Editor

Senior Editor
Author Archive | Lori Morris, Senior Editor

Going Behind the Scenes at Nioxin’s Edgy New Advertising Campaign

Yesterday, I directed you to a behind-the-scenes glimpse at what it takes to create an editorial spread in American Salon magazine. Today, I’m going to give you an inside look at the photo shoot for Nioxin‘s newest national advertising campaign. The company, known for its hair-thickening and -strengthening products, was trying to achieve a more [...]

Read full story Comments { 0 }

The Makings of a Cover Shoot

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of the amazing photo shoots we run in the magazine each month? Top stylist Vivienne Mackinder caught all the action on tape as she collaborated

Read full story Comments { 0 }

The Starter Wife

I’ve been a huge fan of Debra Messing since she started on the show Ned and Stacey back in 1995. It might be because of her similarity to the incredible Lucille Ball, who put me to sleep almost nightly growing up

Read full story Comments { 0 }

We Know What Boys Like

If you’ve read our October issue, you’ve seen all the great men’s products we featured in the magazine (pages 55-60). Well, I wanted to clue you into a couple more men’s grooming lines that can really help grow your male clientèle and increase you

Read full story Comments { 0 }

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Join SO.CAP. USA Hair Extensions in the third-annual Pink Hair for Hope breast cancer fundraiser. Once you become a participating salon, clients will receive a free pink hair extension graft for every $10 donation to The National Breast Cancer Founda

Read full story Comments { 10 }

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

As I mentioned earlier, I’m going to be posting about products and companies that support BCA throughout the month. Here are a couple to get you started in making a difference: A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Susan Posnick Cosmetics COLOR

Read full story Comments { 0 }

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In the October issue of American Salon, we highlight some amazing ways beauty companies are pitching in to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness Month (see pages 110-112). Throughout October, I’ll be writing about other products and companies that

Read full story Comments { 0 }

Help Stop Domestic Abuse

This Thursday, October 2, salons and spas across the country are taking part in Girls Night Out to Cut Out Domestic Abuse (GNO), a kick-off to October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month. These 100-percent volunteer led, zero-budget fundraiser

Read full story Comments { 0 }

Our Very Own Celebrity

I’ve written a lot on here about meeting celebrity hairstylists, but one of the biggest names in the industry actually sits in an office about 15 feet away from mine on a daily basis. Our editor in chief, Marianne Dougherty, has been in the industry

Read full story Comments { 0 }
Me with Ted Gibson after receiving one of his famous $950 cuts

Ted Gibson Salon Gives Back

Ted Gibson Salon will be doing its part to save the planet this weekend when it hosts the 3rd-annual Ted Gibson Salon Cut-A-Thon on Sunday, September 21 from 10am to 5pm. The event will feature deeply discounted $50 cuts (usually $95+) and color se

Read full story Comments { 0 }