The Company

Launchpad is published by Creative Age Publications–a respected business-to-business beauty publisher since 1971. Founded by Deborah Carver, Launchpad keeps salon and spa professionals up-to-date on the latest hair, make-up and fashion trends rocking the runways. Creative Age has five award-winning magazines–Beauty Launchpad, DAYSPA, Nailpro, Beauty Store Business and Medesthetics–trade shows, business seminars and other types of educational media targeting all beauty markets. Diversification and customer satisfaction is the key to our company’s success, and we are committed to educating and inspiring all beauty professionals around the world. For more information about our company, please visit our other web sites below.

Our Flight Plan

As the official publication of Intercoiffure–the most prestigious beauty professional organization in the world–Launchpad demonstrates what’s taking off in the world of hair care, cosmetics and skin care. Each issue features hot new products, stunning fashion and beauty trends, posh salon décor, marketing tools and so much more. Our sole focus is to educate the salon and spa industry with everything that impacts it from style to effective business management practices; Launchpad covers it all.

About the Publisher

Deborah Carver, Publisher/CEO of Creative Age Publications, has a diverse publishing background in the professional beauty and medical industries. After establishing Creative Age in 1971, Deborah became a leading publisher of medical journals as a result of strategic leadership, creativity and teamwork. Deborah later found her niche in 1989 with Nailpro and is now the nation’s largest, most reputable professional beauty publisher. In October 2005 she was able to combine her medical and beauty backgrounds with Medesthetics magazine.

DAYSPA-the business magazine for the salon of the future-covers the latest products, services and legal issues taking place at spas. If you own or manage a salon or spa, subscribe to DAYSPA today by clicking on the image to your left.

Need hairstyling books for your salon? Order INSPIRE, America’s most popular hairstyling books, to help your clients select that stunning look they so want. Be sure to check out the new INSPIRE-Nail Styles for Salon Clients, an annual collection of the best 2006 nail styles.

The ultimate resource for nail salon owners, managers and technicians who want to learn more about this competitive environment. Don’t miss the annual Gold Book-the nail industry’s Yellow Pages!

CLICK HERE to get the 411 on all of our Nailpro trade shows.

Let's just say that Beauty Forum-Nailpro is your entrée to the booming German nailcare market. Discover new nail trends taking off overseas.

Medesthetics provides medical professionals, spa owners and directors with information on how to incorporate noninvasive cosmetic therapies into their practices. If your salon or spa offers medical aesthetic procedures, we highly recommend subscribing to Medesthetics.

Beauty Store Business magazine reaches all distribution channels of the professional beauty supply industry from manufacturers to store owners. Get expert advice on marketing techniques, merchandising and store operations. Each subscription includes the annual directory for suppliers, products and services.

For more information about our company and to get connected to the entire professional beauty industry, visit www.creativeage.com. Let Creative Age help you find a new niche through our family of professional trade journals, websites, supplements and events.