I love the holidays! I’ve really been in the spirit lately, especially at school. We’ve had lots of fun holiday theme days, like red and green day and tacky sweater day. They’ve been playing the christmas music and we’ve been realllly busy with lots of clients who want to look good for the holidays. My [...]
Scientists Discover “Curly Hair Gene”
Scientists at Australia’s Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) have discovered that a certain gene called the trichohyalin gene is mainly responsible for creating curls. Professor Nick Martin, head of the QIMR Genetic Epidemiology Laborat
John Allan on the Importance of In-Salon Education
In 1979, I sold my Camaro and decided to move to Paris to learn about the hair industry in Europe. There, as part of the training team at Jean Louis David, I experienced the dynamics of a successful staff and the importance of education on the fl
Makeup Artist Noreen Young Shares Tips for Getting the Most Out of Attending Industry Shows
Show season is almost upon us and starts with the International Beauty Show and the IECSC show in New York City. If you haven’t gone in a while or never gone, perhaps now is the time to make plans for a fabulous 2010 for your career and be
Ruth Roche on Winter Color Care
During the winter months, hair needs extra loving care. You’ve heard it all before: Winter equals dry, brittle hair that lacks luster. Not only can you safeguard the overall health of your clients’ hair in times of cold, you can keep winterâ
Hanna Compton: Student Council
December has been really fun so far! Since its the holiday season and everyone wants to look good for their christmas photos and all that we’ve been pretty busy. So for the whole month of december we aren’t having specialty classes (color, texture, a
Sam Villa Leaves the Stage to Sit in the Audience
As I mentioned in my last blog entry, I came back from Salon International in London so inspired! I always know when it’s time to sit in the audience before returning to face the audience. British eyes are often more fashionably trained tha
Warm Up Your Makeup—Literally!
As those of us currently in hats and gloves are very aware of, winter is finally here, and along with it, some very chilly temperatures. It’s common knowledge that the cold can wreak havoc on your clients’ skin, but did you know it can also affect th
Warm Up Your Makeup—Literally!
As those of us currently in hats and gloves are very aware of, winter is finally here, and along with it, some very chilly temperatures. It’s common knowledge that the cold can wreak havoc on your clients’ skin, but did you know it can also affect th
Ultimate Beauty Companies Donates to Working Wardrobes
Ultimate Beauty Companies (UBC) recently donated $3,000 worth of professional haircare products to Working Wardrobes, an independent, nonprofit organization that helps men and women in crises, re-enter the workforce through wardrobing and career deve
