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Jason Wu Pre-Fall 2012 Show Features OPI Nail Lacquer

This past December designer Jason Wu showcased his pre-fall 2012 collection, and as an appropriate accent, the models showing off the designer’s cool new duds all had fingertips glazed in OPI Nail Lacquer’s Got the Blues for Red. The rich blue-based red hue was fitting and a classically regal complement to the clothing, as Wu [...]

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Dermalogica Founder Speaks About Microlending Program

Dermalogica founder and owner Jane Wurwand spoke to members of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) at the annual meeting in New York City last September for the second year in a row. Wurwand updated the group on the progress of joinFITE, the company’

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ISSE Long Beach has Added an All New NAHA Education Room for 2012

Learn the secrets of the trade from master stylists at the international Salon & Spa Expo (ISSE) taking place from January 28-30, 2012 in Long Beach, CA. This year ISSE will be featuring the North American Hairstyling Award (NAHA) education r

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Matrix Announces 2012 Spread the Love Winners

The 2012 Matrix Spread the Love Ambassadors have been chosen. The six recent cosmetology school grads are sharing their enthusiasm for the beauty industry and soaking up knowledge by visiting 50 salons and schools, as well as other destinations,

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Create Your Own Ad for a Chance to Win a One Styling Tool

One Styling is offering a unique online giveaway for hair stylists who really want to showcase their talents. Stylists are invited to create their very own ad campaign by submitting a photo of their favorite creation.  Each week from December 21, 20

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Original & Mineral Launches Their chemically Conscious Color, Haircare and Styling Collection

Today I attended an event at the ultra-chic Thompson Hotel near Columbus Circle in NYC, where the beauty media was invited for stylish blow outs using products exclusively from Original & Mineral, an Australian color and haircare collection t

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Pureology Stylists Create Glamorous Hair at the 7th Annual Gorgeous and Green Benefit

  Pureology enlisted its stylist to lead the Eco-Chic Fashion Show hair team at Global Green USA’s 7th Annual Gorgeous and Green Benefit in San Francisco, to celebrate a night of fashion and passion for green initiatives .Pureology,

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Premiere Birmingham Highlights Education

Premiere Birmingham welcomed beauty aficionados this September to check out tools and products and experience quality education at the 465 booths on the exhibit floor at the Jefferson Convention Center in Birmingham, AL. Fall trends were showcased on

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Aveda Congress 2011: An Event for Education and Artistry

In early October, 4,000 stylists, haircolorists, makeup artists, students and salon owners gathered at the Minneapolis Convention Center for Aveda Congress 2011. The event, this year called “Pow Wow,” boasted technical and creative presentations from

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Joico Beauty for a Cure Events Net $50,000

Joico salons’ Beauty for a Cure in-salon initiatives raised over $50,000 for breast cancer awareness programs during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Activities ranged from cut-a-thons to a celebrity-filled event at Gavert Atelier Salon in B

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