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Jim and Cheryl Markham to Receive 2009 Spirit of Life Award from City of Hope
Posted: Friday, December 12, 2008
On July 20, 2009, the Professional Salon Industry Council for City of Hope will present Cheryl and Jim Markham, founders of PureOlogy, with the 2009 Spirit of Life® Award, City of Hope’s most prestigious honor, in recognition of their outstanding philanthropic and business achievements.

Enter in the Stars Hair & Fashion Makeover Photo Competition!
Posted: Thursday, December 11, 2008
The Stars Hair & Fashion Makeover Photo Competition is looking for high fashion hair worthy of runway recognition. For the 9th consecutive year, hairstylists from throughout the USA will be putting their best looks forward as the stakes are raised in this year’s competition. Entry deadline is Frbruary 13, 2009!

Colomer USA Promotes From Within
Posted: Tuesday, November 25, 2008
John Heffner, President and Chief Executive Officer of CND, is pleased to announce three organizational assignments within Colomer USA.

Nubar “The Healthy Alternative for Beautiful Nails” Holiday Manicure Contest
Posted: Thursday, November 20, 2008
Nubar has a competition to warm up the spirits this holiday season! “The Healthy Alternative for Beautiful Nails” Holiday Manicure contest is your chance to showcase your developed talents and have some festive fun while doing it.

Top Salon & Spa Owners Network Their Way to Success at International Salon/Spa Business Network's Annual Conference.
Posted: Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Owners and key managers from North America’s top salon and spa companies accepted the invitation to “Network Your Way to Success” at the International SalonSpa Business Network’s (ISBN) 2008 Conference, May 4-6 in Indian Wells, CA. Formerly known as the International Chain Salon Association, the group represents leaders and senior executives from companies owning and managing two to more than 12,000 salons and/or day spas.

NCA Elects 2009-2010 Board of Directors to Lead Rejuvenated Association in the Future
Posted: Tuesday, October 14, 2008
The National Cosmetology Association (NCA) recently elected its new Board of Directors. Each will serve a two-year term.

FHI Heat, Inc. Announces Appointment of Phillip Wilson as International Creative Director
Posted: Thursday, October 09, 2008
FHI Heat, Inc. announces the appointment of Phillip Wilson, formerly of PureOlogy® Serious Colour Care, as the International Creative Director of FHI Heat, a leading manufacturer of professional hair tools.

L’Oréal Professionnel announced the appointment of Alejandro Lopez as Vice President/General Manager
Posted: Friday, October 03, 2008
L’Oréal Professionnel announced the appointment of Alejandro Lopez as Vice President/General Manager, effective September 1, 2008.

Cosmetologists Chicago® Announces Mary Beth Janssen as SalonSpa Sustainability Summit Chairperson
Posted: Friday, October 03, 2008
Luz Segovia, president of Cosmetologists Chicago® (CC), the owners and producers of America’s Beauty Show®, the foremost event for salon professionals in the world, has appointed Mary Beth Janssen of The Janssen Source to lead the association committee planning the 2nd Annual SalonSpa Sustainability Summit™, during America’s Beauty Show, March 28-30, 2009.

Florida Association of Beauty Professionals Launches Green Conscious Salon Certification
Posted: Friday, October 03, 2008
In an effort to provide Florida’s salons the possibility to collectively contribute to the green movement, The Florida Association of Beauty Professionals (FAB) launched a new, industry-wide certification program that will allow environmentally friendly salons to demonstrate their commitment to the industry and consumers.

PBA Welcomes New Membership Director Elizabeth Fantetti
Posted: Friday, October 03, 2008
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) announces the appointment of Elizabeth Fantetti to serve as the association's new Membership Director. Fantetti will be responsible for the creation and implementation of PBA's membership program, including new member recruitment, member retention and previous member relations.

International Nail Technicians Association® (INTA) Appoints Doug Schoon Chief Scientific Advisor
Posted: Monday, September 15, 2008
The International Nail Technicians® (INTA), headquartered in Chicago announces the appointment of Douglas Schoon to serve as Chief Scientific Advisor for the 800-member association of nail technicians worldwide.

April Cohen-Fried Named Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Stardust Salon System.
Posted: Wednesday, June 18, 2008
April Cohen-Fried was recently named Vice President of Marketing and Sales of Stardust Salon Systems, and will now be leading the company's Sales Teams, Education and Marketing Division.

Salon Executive Ltd. Launches a New Website for In-Salon, Non-Captive Freelance Education.
Posted: Monday, June 09, 2008
Created by Christopher Montoya, Salon Executives is a new platform designed to bring together educators and business owners for in-house sessions. Educators specializing in all areas of the industry, ranging from Cosmetology, Esthetic, Cosmetics, Nail Technician, Product Knowledge, Massage, Business Management, and Motivational Speakers, are available to train your staff and bring the learning process to the forefront.

Woody’s Quality Grooming Reacts to Police Ban on Beards
Posted: Monday, June 09, 2008
After the Houston Police Department placed a ban on beards, Woody's Quality Grooming stepped in to provide relief of the "burn" felt by some officers.

NIOXIN® Research Laboratories, Inc. Supports This Year’s City of Hope Beauty Can Cure Campaigns
Posted: Monday, April 21, 2008
NIOXIN® Research Laboratories, Inc., the leader in skincare for the scalp and professional hairstyling products, supports this year’s City of Hope Beauty Can Cure Campaigns.

Redken Announces 2007 Artists Inductions
Posted: Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Redken Announces 2007 Artists Inductions: The 35 new inductees recognized for their individual talent, enthusiasm, and growth potential, participated in an intensive training program to improve their presentation, facilitation, technical competencies, and business and communications skills during the Redken Artist Induction in Tampa, Florida in July 2007.

PureOlogy Partners with the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer
Posted: Tuesday, April 15, 2008
PureOlogy Partners with the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition as they Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer.

MIZANI Hosts an Exclusive Soiree in Los Angeles
Posted: Tuesday, April 15, 2008
MIZANI Hosts an Exclusive Soiree in Los Angeles MIZANI, the leading salon professional brand of choice for women with multi-textured and sensitized hair, hosted an exclusive event on Tuesday March 18, at the elite Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica.

Mirabella Announces New Vice President of Operations, Bill Deliman
Posted: Monday, April 14, 2008
Mirabella Announces New Vice President of Operations, Bill Deliman.

b.cause Foundation Reaches Milestone
Posted: Tuesday, April 08, 2008
b.cause Foundation Reaches Milestone In Just Seven Years, Foundation has Raised and Given More Than $100,000 to Charities.

Affinage Increases Distribution; Adds Coverage in Seven States
Posted: Monday, April 07, 2008
Affinage Increases Distribution; Adds Coverage in Seven States. Haircolor Line Increases Nationwide Coverage Through Experienced Distribution Partners. International Hair Cosmetics Ltd. Managing Director Eric Bailey recently announced that distribution for the Affinage Infiniti line has increased as three new distributor partners are servicing seven states.

OloffBeauty Appoints Stephan Scheinert as Vice President and Director of Sales Development
Posted: Wednesday, March 26, 2008
OloffBeauty is proud to announce the appointment of Stephan Scheinert as Vice President and Director of Sales Development.

FHI HEAT's Runway Flat Iron Chosen as Top Flat Iron by Instyle Magazine
Posted: Tuesday, March 25, 2008
FHI Heat™, Inc. the hair industry's leading innovator in ceramic, tourmaline and Nano-Fuzeion™ technologies, announces that its Runway styling iron has been named top "Flat Iron" by Instyle for its "Best Beauty Buys" April 2008 issue.

SoftSheen-Carson Mobilizes to Support Those in Need in Atlanta and New Orleans
Posted: Monday, March 17, 2008
SoftSheen-Carson Mobilizes to Support Those in Need in New Orleans and Atlanta by giving back.

San Diego Schools Incorporate National CUT IT OUT Program Into Curriculum
Posted: Monday, March 17, 2008
San Diego Schools Incorporate National CUT IT OUT Program Into Curriculum and Become Official San Diego County Domestic Violence Training Centers for All Local Salon & Spa Professionals

Pivot Point International, Inc. Announces 2008 L.E.O. Awards
Posted: Monday, March 17, 2008
Six salon industry leaders, all acknowledging Pivot Point International education as providing the basis for their success, were recently recognized with a L.E.O Award, during America’s Beauty Show in Chicago.

Repêchage® Is First Skincare Company to Join Intercoiffure
Posted: Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Repêchage® becomes the first skincare company to join Intercoiffure Mondial, joining the ranks of the top salons around the world.

Emiliani Enterprises Receives Highest Distributor in Sales Award at Farouk Systems Distributors Conference
Posted: Monday, March 10, 2008
An Emiliani Enterprises delegation attended the Annual Farouk Systems Distributors Conference , where for the second consecutive year they were honored as the highest distributor for sales achievement.

Goldwell Launches 2008 Trend Zoom Color Challenge
Posted: Friday, March 07, 2008
Goldwell Launches 2008 Trend Zoom Color Challenge National winners to compete at international finals in Valencia, Spain in October. International winners to join Trend Zoom 2010 Creative Team.

Linea-Pro Flat Irons Style Oscar's Red Carpet Looks
Posted: Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Linea-Pro flat irons have been showing up at every major fashion and Hollywood event, and the 2008 Oscars were no exception. Celebrity stylists were armed with the stylish Titanium Flat irons to perfect the coifs of many leading ladies for the biggest Red Carpet of the year.

Goldwell Sponsors NCA's Team USA at Hair World
Posted: Wednesday, February 27, 2008
When the National Cosmetology Association's (NCA) Team USA competes at the 2008 OMC Hair World Championships of Beauty in Chicago, March 1-3, 2008, Goldwell will be by their side as an official sponsor.

Angela Guy Appointed General Manager of SoftSheen•Carson
Posted: Monday, February 18, 2008
L’Oréal USA announced on February 14, 2008 that Angela Guy has been appointed to the role of General Manager of SoftSheen•Carson, the U.S.’ leading ethnic beauty brand, and a division of L’Oréal USA, the U.S.’ leading beauty company. In her new role, Ms. Guy will oversee all aspects of the SoftSheen•Carson brand in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. She will report directly to Joe Campinell, President, Consumer Products Division, L’Oréal USA.

Farouk Systems Partners Up With The Miss Wheelchair Texas Foundation 2008
Posted: Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Farouk Systems came together with the Miss Wheelchair Texas Foundation 2008 and CW’s Yolanda Green and styled hair for these outstanding beauties. Farouk Systems Stylists Jose Ortega, Anne Brown, Tina Cooper and Kara Skero created fabulous looks on each contestant. In addition, Farouk Systems Jessica Dauzat also volunteered her time as a make-up artist and impressed each lady with a remarkable look.

L’Oréal Appoints New Vice President and General Manager of Redken and PureOlogy Worldwide
Posted: Tuesday, February 12, 2008
David Craggs, president of the L'Oreal Professional Products Division, in conjunction with Laurent Attal, president and C.E.O of L’Oréal USA, and Nicolas Hieronimus, international general manager of L’Oréal Paris, are pleased to announce the promotion of Nathalie Tang to vice president and general manager for Redken and PureOlogy Worldwide.

BennieFactor Products Launches V.I.B.E - An exclusive club for Very Important BennieFactor Enthusiasts
Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2008
BennieFactor Products Launches V.I.B.E An exclusive club for Very Important BennieFactor Enthusiasts In a constant effort to promote greatness and enthusiasm in the professional salon industry, Bennie Pollard and BennieFactor Products are launching V.I.B.E, a new and exclusive club for stylists dedicated to the perpetual growth of themselves, their peers and the beauty industry as a whole. V.I.B.E, an acronym for Very Important BennieFactor Enthusiasts

Canadian Mounties Seize More Than 4,500 Counterfeit CHI Irons
Posted: Friday, February 01, 2008
Canadian Mounties Seize More Than 4,500 Counterfeit CHI Irons Farouk Systems Group announces that officers of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s Quebec City detachment have seized more than 4,500 counterfeit hairstyling irons. The action was prompted by a complaint registered by the company last year regarding suspected counterfeiting activity. That led to an investigation that was launched in March of 2007.

Farouk Systems Announce Their Exclusive Hair Care Sponsorship
Posted: Thursday, January 31, 2008
Beauty and Fashion Come Together as Powerhouse Farouk Systems Announces Their Exclusive Hair Care Sponsorship for the 10th Anniversary of Miami Fashion Week® 2008 Sponsored by Cadillac

Cool Cuts 4 Kids is Making A Difference In A Child’s Life
Posted: Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Cool Cuts 4 Kids is Making A Difference In A Child’s Life Fort Worth, Texas - Cool Cuts 4 Kids has teamed up