As an editor in this industry, and based in New York City, I often get the wonderful opportunity of checking out all the hot salons of the city. A few weeks ago I got such a chance when I was invited to Rare, a cutting-edge salon in New York City’s Tribeca neighborhood. Formerly owned by [...]
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Oscar Makeup Category Officially Changed to Include Hairstyling
Last night The Hollywood Reporter announced that the The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences makeup category has officially been changed to include hairstyling. American Salon happened to be with Ted Gibson—the voice and proponent fo
Ruth Roche Talks About Her American Salon Cover Shoot
The creative inspiration for this photo shoot for the February 2010 issue came from the idea of working with texture in the family of curls and waves. Influences came from different time periods and what fashion designers are showing on the runwa
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 winterââ
Ruth Roche on the Benefit of Holding In-salon Events
It’s customary to throw a big ‘Grand Opening’ event when your salon doors first open, but what about later? Are there other reasons for another big production and do you think they’re worthy of consideration? The answer is
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
Ruth Roche on Using Products That Protect Color
When owning a color-focused salon, it’s important to find a manufacturer that supports our color work and the client’s investment with color protecting products. At my New York City salon, Rare, we’ve partnered with Pureology, and
Manhattan’s Rare Salon Introduces a New Redken Lab
Last week, American Salon Senior Editor Lori Morris and I checked out Rare Salon’s new Redken Color Lab at a launch party attended by press members and VIP clients. Ruth Roche, the founder of the salon, which is located in the Tribeca
Manhattan’s Rare Salon Introduces a New Redken Lab
Last week, American Salon Senior Editor Lori Morris and I checked out Rare Salon’s new Redken Color Lab at a launch party attended by press members and VIP clients. Ruth Roche, the founder of the salon, which is located in the Tribeca neighborh
