Breaking News! Fromm International and Kim Vō products unite!
Breaking News! Fromm International and Kim Vō products unite!
Take a trip with Launchpad down the rabbit hole and see all your fave industry characters reimagined! Have you ever wondered what it would be like if the top industry pros found themselves in Wonderland? Who would play Alice? How mad would the Mad Hatter be? Well we have, and we've created this story just for you! We'll be adding a new chapter each week so check back often to see what your fave beauty pros get up to! —Amy Dodds
Beauty Across Time: Part 9
1914: World War I breaks out. Men go off to fight in Europe and women work in factories at home. As women's independence increases, so too do their levels of activity. Shoes and clothing are collected as part of the war effort and people are encouraged to be less frivolous. Clothing becomes more utilitarian, taking on a tailored, mannish appearance.
Launchpad Executive Editor Jeryl E. Spear chats with Blair Hopper, CEO and President of Freestyle Systems. Hopper discusses his inspiration for the hanging blowdryer system, what Freestyle is doing to revolutionize other equipment, and how he thinks the whole world will be lit in the future.
Eighties goth. Nineties grunge. Eternal beauty. Sublime, the latest collection from Aveda’s VP Creative Director Antoinette Beenders, is inspired by music, culture and the iconic personalities from the late 20th century.
kpOchs delights in his ColorLuxury collection! Luxury means enjoyment and the desire for individuality. Beautiful hair is a luxury that can be fulfilled; through perfect colorations, they become unique looks.
Haircolor: Koleston Perfect from Wella Professionals
VIDEO & PIX! Haute couture, fine art and bedazzling beauty converge in Dante’s Antechamber, an artistic venture from photographer August Bradley, fashion stylist Alejandro Peraza and hair maestro Lucie Doughty.
What are you doing to make your salon "recession-proof"? If you do nothing to address the recession, you'll find that clients are stretching their visits from monthly to bi-monthly or longer. With an unempoyment rate currently north of 10%, even the most affluent are cutting costs to save in the event of a catastrophe. What are you doing to attract new clients, the lifeblood of your business?
Managing Editor Amy Dodds visits exhibitors and attendees at the International Salon & Spa Expo (ISSE) 2010 in Long Beach!