Amy's Blog

Alterna's Michael Shaun Corby and Launchpad agree!
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010 - 10:01am
It's Oscar's Seas-yawn....
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Monday, March 8, 2010 - 5:33pm
Goldwell Blondes Have More Fun!
Goldwell Blondes Have More Fun!
…Or at least this one does!Studio 1452 salon owner and master stylist Cherry Petenbrink
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 2:12pm
Whatever grows your hair back ...
Whatever grows your hair back ...
Farouk Shami, founder of Farouk Systems, has been turning a lot of heads lately. Well, for years, really. First, there's his wildly popular CHI line of styling tools and his revolutionary BioSilk products. And who can forget his November announcment that he's running for the governor of Texas on the democratic ticket. But the biggest news of all?
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Friday, February 12, 2010 - 3:43pm
Man on the Street
Man on the Street
EXCLUSIVE! Tomi Ilic, founder of Hair Religion, shares his experience at the Sundance Film Festival. Tomi Ilic (center) poses with The Runaways lead singer, Cherie Currie (right) and her twin sister Marie. "The movie was amazing!" he exclaims.
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Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 4:59pm
Hello, Goodbye
Hello, Goodbye
Sexy Hair celebrates the future by honoring its past. When Launchpad received the invite to attend the Sexy Hair RED Party, I accepted without hesitation. Not only do I truly love the venerated brand, but also I was excited to witness the farewell bash for its founder, Michael O’Rourke (who has since started a new company, Love Your Hair). If I knew Sexy, then I knew it was gonna be a par-tay!
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Monday, January 25, 2010 - 5:58pm
Stylist Shout-Out!
Sure, technology's great. But can it save you from a bad hair day?
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Monday, January 18, 2010 - 11:58am
Dish! Penelope Cruz's Relaxed, Elegant Golden Globes Look
Dish! Penelope Cruz's Relaxed, Elegant Golden Globes Look
It may have rained on the Golden Globes red carpet last night, but it certainly didn't dampen Penelope Cruz's stunning style! Launchpad LOVED her sophisticated 'do, which channeled classic Hollywood glam.
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Monday, January 18, 2010 - 10:53am
I Can't Believe My Eyes!
I Can't Believe My Eyes!
Managing editor Amy Dodds dishes about her outta-sight lashes, courtesy of NovaLash.
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Friday, December 11, 2009 - 11:28am
Introducing the Next Creative Director!
Introducing the Next Creative Director!
For those of you who don't know, I had my beautiful son, James, last year (he just turned one on October 28!). Anyway, I just had to share with you this funny story.
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Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 5:25pm