FEATURES
Beauty4Life • 18
It’s time to do something for us.
Mastermind • 38
Carlos Cintron shares his lifelong passion for editorial style.
HUES
Paintbox • 55
Keratin Complex comes out of the gate with a brand-new color line; Amanda Stone is on a winning spree.
SHOP
Holiday Cosmetics • 50
Winter cosmetics soothe dry skin and add stunning sparkle; makeup artist Wanda Alvarez creates a colorful smoky eye.
Holiday Care & Styling • 60
These snazzy holiday stocking stuffers are sure to add sparkle to your retail shelves.
Hair Innovations • 64
Simplicity Hair Extensions goes high-tech; Michelle Lomuscio wins Pure Extensions Fall Inspiration Challenge; Spornette introduces an ouch-free detangler; and more!
GALLERY
Headliner • 28
Matrix Artistic Directors Brian and Sandra Smith wow with Graphic Couture, an intricate collection of geometric shapes, sticks and curls.
Art • 32
Paul Mitchell The School Chicago and photographer Jean Sweet present Geisha Mod; Sherri Jessee creates Holiday F/X.
Techniques • 72
Ann Bray for Aquage demos how to create holiday ribbons—for hair; Sherri Jessee shares her Blond Ambition
LEADS
Greetings • Editor’s Choice • 20
Editor-in-Chief Jeryl E. Spear urges you not to get high on holiday sales.
HOT editors go ga-ga over Venique nail lacquer.
Buzz • 24
Beauty Changes Lives wows with its first annual “Legacy of Beauty” event in the City of Angels; Tom Porter digs the Y Wellness Center.
Guru • 54
Industry legend Mario Argenti blazes a breathtaking trail for Keratin Laboratories, a new division of Keratin Complex.
Salon Sensations • 40
When it comes to the rules of engagement, Chicago-based RED 7 SALON didn’t get the memo.
Biz • 44
Marketing, promotions and merchandising take center stage for the holidays.
Next • 80
Ambitious and talented, Kara Lynn Curcio goes from playing with pro-beauty doll heads as a child, to an accomplished young stylist.
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