In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the National Cosmetology Association (NCA) is encouraging spas and salons to host their own Dining For Change event in October to help make a difference in the lives of those impacted by cancer and domestic violence. If hosting the event is not an [...]
“Hair Rules” Goes to School
Hair Rules! The Ultimate Hair-Care Guide for Women with Kinky, Curly, or Wavy Hair by Hair Rules founder Anthony Dickey is now required reading for some students at The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles. FIDM is an a
Eva Scrivo on the Importance of Good Service in a Bad Economy
I recently held a stylist meeting, as I do quarterly, to discuss a range of topics from inspirations to business building. The meeting started as usual, with my husband/business partner, Arik, and me sharing what’s going on within the salon, upcoming
Sam Villa Gives a Glimpse at Life on the Road
A lot of hairdressers would like to travel the world educating other stylists. Working with Redken, I have the opportunity to do this frequently, and I would certainly encourage any talented cutter or colorist t
Britney Goes Back to Blonde
Oops, she did it again–changed her hair, that is. At the recent Teen Choice Awards, pop star/chameleon Britney Spears showed off newly golden locks. How’d she get that look? Joico Celebrity Stylist George Papanikolas used the brand’s Vero
L’Oreal Announces Powerdose for Charity Fundraiser
L’Oréal Professionnel has announced its first annual Powerdose for Charity event on Saturday, September 19th, 2009 in L’Oréal Professionnel salons nationwide. The fundraiser will benefit the Fashion Delivers Charitable Foundation,
Ruth Roche on Creating Charity Ties
Aligning your salon or brand with a charity not only benefits the charity, but also benefits salons and stylists in many ways. Salons can host fundraising events for clients and encourage them to bring a friend to help increase new business or invest
Recreate Angelina Jolie’s Red Carpet Look
At the Los Angeles premiere of Inglourious Basterds on August 10, Angelina Jolie sported long, naturally tousled tresses courtesy of celebrity hairdresser David Babaii. To get the look, David applied David Babaii for WildAid Hair Polish to her en
Tearsheet Trains Pureology Artists at Editorial Styling Course in NYC
Lead Pureology Artists including Wendy Belanger (stylist for American Salon’s June cover) and Mary Catherine Hecht sharpened their editorial styling skills at Tearsheet’s Session Styling Course in New York City this past weekend, August
Manhattan’s Mizu Salon Participates in Fall Fashion Shoot
Manhattan’s new Mizu Salon joined with Saks Fifth Avenue other top NYC salons for a fall fashion shoot yesterday. The images and video from the shoot, which took place at the Chelsea Hotel, will be distributed across the country for print, digital an
