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Kate Hudson Goes Brunette?

Known for her gorgeous golden hair, Kate Hudson has been spotted on the set of her new movie The Killer Inside Me with brown locks. What do you think of her new haircolor? I personally hope that the new look is just for the role …

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Salons: Send Us Your Business Cards!

Want to show off your eye-catching business card? We feature salons’ business cards with notable designs every month in American Salon’s Better Business section. For consideration, simply send us your card to the address below, along with a short des

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Jane Iredale Explains Mineral Makeup

With the increasing consumer attention in recent years, I am regularly asked about specific properties and features of minerals makeup. The most frequent question I get is, “What is mineral makeup and how is it different than traditional ma

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American Salon Visits Angelo David Salon in NYC

American Salon’s Eastern Region Account Manager, Jamie Corkran, recently visited Angelo David Hair Salon in NYC to update her style. While there, she posed with (from left) Redken Master Specialist Danny Pierce; salon owner David Stanko, a Redken col

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Coffee and a Makeover (Courtesy of Luminess Airbrush Cosmetics)

As an editor, I often meet with companies about new products, but today’s meeting with Luminess Air was by far the most unique one yet! I met with Luminess VP of Sales Freddie Fuller, Luminess Air National Artistic Director Marc Harvey and Megan

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The Makeup Show NYC Highlights

I attended The Makeup Show NYC yesterday at the Metropolitan Pavilion, where hundreds of makeup artists checked out makeup companies’ booths, shopped, and attended seminars and workshops led by industry heavy-hitters. Popular booths included Make Up

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Milano Software Announces Contest

Milano Software, a business solution software company for salons and spas, announced a “Win a Year’s Worth of New Shoes” contest. The contest is open to management, staff and students in the beauty industry, including hair stylists, colorists, esthet

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Reminder: Register for Redken webinar on The Power of PR

Just a reminder to register for Monday’s Redken webinar The Power of PR: Getting Press For Your Salon, featuring American Salon’s very own editor in chief, Marianne Dougherty, and Redken Senior Director of Public Relations Darienne Howe. They will sh

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David Evangelista on Making Clients Smile

Recently, my dear friend Katie Crawford asked me to do her hair for her upcoming nuptials. How could I resist? We have been friends forever, and she is the closest thing to my sister. Knowing Katie, no stone would be left unturned, and this weekend w

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Tweezerman Partners with Smile Train

Tweezerman is donating one dollar for every Zip File sold to Smile Train, an organization that dedicates itself to correcting cleft lips and palates in 75 developing countries. The Zip File is a retractable and portable nail file, which features dual

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