American Salon’s 135th Bicoastal Celebration

The Cao's from The Cao Institute get into the party spirit with Stephanie Kocielski for JPMS.

Donald Elliott, Jennifer Geisman, Sheryl Craig, MENSDEPT.’s Jim Morrison and Juan Juan Salon’s Melissa Vogt gather for a group shot.

Neil George salon’s Amanda George (left) smiles with Allie Paronelli.

American Salon’s Karen Ford poses with her husband, author S.L. Stebel, and American Salon Publisher Brett Vinovich.

Robert Lobetta (second from left) gathers with John Paul Mitchell Systems’ Takashi Kitamura, Robert Cromeans, Mary Cuomo and Stephanie Kocielski.

Sebastian Professional’s Debbie Sturney and American Salon's Kristine Compton embrace for the camera.

MENSDEPT.’s Rob Wilcox and Marta Rubenstein Harmon with P&G Salon Professional’s Stephen Moody and his wife, Maria Moody.

Some of the gorgeous beauty professionals from Sheri Roman Salon.

The gang from Vito Esposito Salon has a celebratory toast.

Wella Professional’s Sonya and Christopher Dove flank Kay Lobetta and Wella Professional’s Jessica Shih.

Brett Vinovich, Javier Ramos, Pedro Zalba and Albert Sanchez enjoy the company of one another at the party.

Redken’s Samantha Smith poses with Hugo Urias at the New York City extravaganza.

To help celebrate American Salon's 135th anniversary, OPI developed a signature red hue exclusively for American Salon.

Sandra Smith poses with the cover shot she helped create and the Matrix crew.

The Matrix and American Salon teams gather around the celebratory cake.

Brian and Sandra Smith snap a photo with renowned stylist Nicholas French.

The delicious red velvet cake that capped the festive party.

Marisol Cruz and Red PR’s Julia Labaton strike a pose.

Celebrity hair stylist snaps a photo with his number one fan, and American Salon Editorial Intern, Aja Edwards.

Hairstylist Ted Gibson and colorist Jason Backe enjoy the company of Pureology's Ruth Roche.

American Salon's Brett Vinovich is surrounded by Sandra Smith (left) and L'Oréal Professional Product Division's Christine Schuster.

Oribe Hair Care's Lori Morris (left) and Lisa Tan put socializing on pause to stand still for the camera.

The Smiths are all smiles with Matrix's Patrick O'Keefe.

The American Salon team that's continuing the 135-year tradition.