Alyson Osterman

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The Biggest Mistake Pros Make When Working With Curly Hair
Beauty Launchpad editorial advisory board members share what they feel is the biggest mistake pros make when working with curly hair—and how to best fix this mistake.
Jun 3rd, 2021
Coutesy of Cherry Petenbrink.
6 Things Inspiring Cherry Petenbrink
What’s inspiring Olivia Garden artistic director and Joico international creative artist Cherry Petenbrink (@hairbycherryp).
Apr 6th, 2021
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How Stylists Can Best Serve Brides on the Big Day
Special occasion styling extraordinaire Casey Powell shares tips and advice for styling bridal hair.
Apr 6th, 2021
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Jun 4th, 2021
Robert Cromeans; courtesy of John Paul Mitchell Systems.
6 Top Pro Beauty Educators Share Their Biggest Lessons
Ring in the New Year with advice from six top educators in the beauty business.
Jan 19th, 2021
Alyson Osterman-Kerr; courtesy of 901 Salon and Beauty Coach
Salon Business Boosting Tips
Beauty Launchpad’s managing editor Alyson Osterman-Kerr asked members of Beauty Launchpad’s editorial advisory board to provide business-boosting tips.
Jan 19th, 2021
Yara de la Torre; courtesy of @lincisphotography
7 Things Inspiring Yara de la Torre
From giving back to the incredible professional beauty community, this is what’s inspiring salon owner and educator Yara de la Torre (@yaradoeshair).
Jan 19th, 2021
Ursula Goff. Headshot courtesy of Matrix.
7 Ways Ursula Goff Stays Inspired
What’s inspiring salon owner and educator Ursula Goff (@uggoff).
Dec 2nd, 2020
Creative Director: Lucie Doughty; Hair: John Paul Mitchell Systems Artistic Team (Colin Caruso, Cristiano Cora, Robert Cromeans, Heather Ka’anoi and Angus Mitchell); Photographer: Robert Lynden; Wardrobe: Nikko Kefalas; Makeup: Anthony Merante
4 Must-See Hairstyles Inspired by Women's Footwear
Angus Mitchell and the John Paul Mitchell Systems artistic team tap women’s footwear as inspiration for their newest endeavor.
Dec 2nd, 2020
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Meet Beauty Launchpad's 2021 Editorial Advisory Board
Each of these individuals offers a unique perspective on the professional beauty industry as well as varying focuses (business, texture, color, cutting and more) on which they can impart their knowledge.
Dec 2nd, 2020
Jessica Scott Santo; courtesy of Jessica Scott Santo.
The Must List with Jessica Scott Santo: What Moves Me
What’s inspiring Schwarzkopf Professional ambassador and salon owner Jessica Scott Santo (@jessicascotthair).
Nov 2nd, 2020
Strength. Linda Sanderson remarks that this image is meant to embody strength, with the model’s hair, posture and facial expression showing glamour and confidence. Hair: Linda Sanderson (@lindaseducator); Jion Maeng (@jionmaeng); Jose Miguel (@josemiguelstyles); hair and creative director: Dallan Flint (@dallan_flint); hair and makeup: Marcela.O (@designermarcela.o); photographer: Kristen Correa-Flint (@mahalosnaps)
Beauty from the East
Linda Sanderson looks to Korea for inspiration in her new endeavor.
Nov 2nd, 2020