Salon Life
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Classic Contemporary NAHA Winner EDWIN FONTANEZ
by Naomi Monnino
This matrix artistic designer and first time NAHA entrant and winner tells how hairstyling saved his life!
OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS OF BEING A HAIRSTYLIST
by Naomi Mannino
Styling hair year after a year takes an enormous toll on the body. Help is on the way from tool manufacturers, experienced stylists and fitness pros to minimize your injury risk and protect feet, knees, back and neck from the daily grind…
PREGNANT AND CUTTING IT?
by Julie Knapp
You can balance a growing family and a growing career. Here, ten secrets
to a successful pregnancy and many years of motherhood and styling ahead.
MATTHEW NISCHLER: WINNER OF THE 2008 STYLE-STARS GLOBAL HAIR CONTEST
by Judy Johnston-Scroggs
Hair and fashion alike go around in circles. It´s the new twists that make the old styles very contemporary and modern.
THE SPECIAL GUEST AT ANY PARTY!
by Ekaterina Doroshina
SEE WHAT INSPIRES BRITISH LONG HAIR MASTER AND UP-DO PARTY STYLIST PATRICK CAMERON AND MAKES
HIM STAND OUT AND SHINE!
UPSELLING: ARE MORE SERVICES ON THE UPSWING?
by Sue Marquette Poremba
Yes! Especially in a down economy, adding specific new product lines and services could be the key to increased revenue.
CARLOS SANCHEZ: CATCH THE MAGIC!
by Yulia Shumkova
As Director of the Pelsynera Salon in Barcelona Spain for the last seven years, Carlos Sanchez is one of the most avant-garde Spanish stylists. Under his leadership, Pelsynera has participated in catwalk shows (including Cosmobelleza Fair and Shoko Lounge Club in Barcelona), TV shows, given classes for companies like Wella and Hipertin, gained Wella Professional Trend vision awards 2007 (National) and the AIPP Awards 2009 (nomination “Best Video Clip”). His salon is visited by celebrities across Europe and may serve as the best reflection of the spirit of Barcelona — a cross-road of cultures, the Spanish fashion capital. We caught up with Carlos Sanchez at Cosmobelleza Fair in Barcelona, Spain where we learned how exciting and important the creativity of being a hairdresser really is to your career…
DON´T MEAN TO BURST YOUR BUBBLE...
by Naomi Mannino
BEAUTY EDITOR´S PR PET PEEVES: ARE YOU AN OFFENDER?
DIY PR
by Naomi Mannino
Whether you have a separate PR campaign or not, there is much YOU can do to power up your brand in the media´s and consumer´s eye.
A PUBLIC RELATIONS SUPER-HERO
by Naomi Mannino
As a salon or hair product company, your needs for press representation will ebb and flow depending on your business goals. But how do you know what your need and why it´s important? That is the question! We´ve asked four expert hair and beauty public relations super-heroes to explain the ins and outs of the hair and beauty public relations business and how it can make your brand STRONG!
BETH MINARDI: BIG-NAME SALONS BATTLE BACK!
by Naomi Mannino
Learn from the master colorist herself, that we´re all in this economy together, and see how the tough get going when the going gets tough in the salon!
THE PERFECT MARRIAGE OF BUSINESS & PLEASURE
by Judy Johnston-Scroggs
Meet Adam & Janine Shuman of JRS Superstar: educators, salon owners, and creative directors wedded to their success in the wedding business…
WEDDING SHOW STYLE STAR
by Kori Ellis
Want to get noticed as a bridal specialist? Get into hair styling for the bridal shows and get your name out there!
NAHA + NAHA = WOW!
by George J. Miller
I´m sitting here with not one, but TWO North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) recipients: Sue Pemberton, 2007 Hair Colorist of the year, and Damien Carney, 2007 Finalist for Classic Contemporary. They represent JOICO as International Artistic Directors traveling the world and sharing their talents. It was inspiring to see that people who have totally “made-it” are still down-to-earth.
FENG SHUI YOUR SALON FOR SUCCESS
by Naomi Mannino
Use this 8-step common sense, no-nonsense Feng Shui approach to improve different areas of your salon and stimulate positive energy, creativity, wealth, and above all,the image of beauty!
AN INBORN PASSION
by Yulia Shumkova
You see I do not have a profession but a passion, beauty is always on my mind — when I am moved by music, a movie, when I see images in fashion magazines. Of course working for fashion design-ers helps me to nourish this need for creativity.
THE GREAT COMMUNICATOR
by George J. Miller
It´s about 2 p.m. at Sessions Salon. The atmosphere is cool, the mood is calm, and the music is settinga mood for a personal time with your stylist. I´m here to interview Neeko. You may not have heard his name before, but Halle Berry, Tyra Banks, and others know him by his artistic abilities. Along with Victor Hugo ValVerde and Samvel Bourounsouzian, Neeko is co-owner of Sessions, a 6,000 square foot salonin Old Town Pasadena, Ca. The trio´s philosophy is that education is the way to help the staff stay creative and informed about how to best serve their clientele. Neeko has a confident yet humble personality.He´s someone you feel you can talk to and is really listening to you. Let´s listen to him.
DRIVEN
by Elena Negreskul
Douglas is one of the most respected British hair stylists around. In fact, he´s received so many accolades that it would take up far too much space to list all of his awards. At the British Hairdressing Awards ceremony in November, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Cosmopolitan named him their Ultimate Man of the Year for 2008. He is highly sought after for TV appearances, fashion shoots — the works. Recently, we were lucky enough to get a chance to chat with him about his many successes.
Get It Straight
by Hair's How
MARCIA TEIXEIRA, THE CREATOR OF THE POPULAR BRAZILIAN KERATIN TREATMENT©, TAlKS TO Hair´s How ABOUT BEING A PIONEER
IN THE FIELD OF FRIZZ-FREE HAIR.
Look Sharp
by Tracey Middlekauff
Think Fitted, tailored, chic, and, of course, fabulous, and you´ll never Have To Worry abouT being a sTyle dud again.
THE QUICK AND DIRTY ON RICHARD WARD:
by Hair's How
Age: 41 / Age when he first touched scissors: 16 / Favorite perfume: davidoff cool Water / What makes him smile: His children / Favorite music: cafe del Mar music or costes cds / How he would describe London in a few words: chelsea Football club! / What real beauty means to him: A happy person living in harmony with him or herself and with others / Favorite statement: “If your work is hard, believe in your karma, and you will get back what you have invested in!”
SALON 411: WHERE DO YOU WORK?
by Tracey Middlekauff
We asked stylists, owners, and other industry professionals to reveal the inside scoop on the salon biz, and they didn´t hold back! They shared the ups, the downs, the headaches, the disappointments, and the many, many rewards of a life dedicated to making people beautiful. Read on to see what we found out.
BUSINESS RESOLUTION SOLUTIONS
by Tracey Middlekauff
HAIR´S HOW ASKED TWO BUSY SALON PROFESSIONALS, JENNA RABIDEAU, OWNER OF HALO SALON AND COLOR LAB IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS, AND KAREN SPINELLI, PROGRAM DIRECTOR AT SALON AGUAYO IN PASADENA, CALIFORNIA, TO SHARE HOW THEY
MAKE IT WORK — EVEN IN TOUGH TIMES.
CRYSTAL CLEAR
by Judy Johnsston-Scroggs
Crystal Olson developed her strong work ethic and creativity at an early age, and as this year´s Junior Style Stars award winner, she´s clearly putting her talents to good use!
PERFECT STYLIST & GREAT COOK
by Judy Johnston-Scroggs
NEVER STOP LEARNING AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN YOUR PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY
PAUL GEHRING HAUTE COIFFEUR
by Olga Doroshina & Yulia Shumkova
Paul Gehring was born on April 14, 1962 in Overdinkel, a small Dutch town bordered by Germany. His first job in the field was at a salon in Enschede, where his outstanding skills, both as a stylist and as a businessman, quickly became apparent. Gehring next became manager of a prestigious salon in Dusseldorf, and also taught at Junge und Michaelis. After moving to Barcelona, he worked with the well-regarded Luis Llongueras as a teacher at the Llongueras International Center, as well as opening his own salon. Gehring invented a unique cutting technique that allowed him to create a haircut in a mere 10 minutes, as well as innovative coloring and styling techniques.
From Client to Cancer Patient
by Naomi Mannino
What´s a hairstylist to do when a client falls ill? Help them feel better in the one way a hairstylist can: Caring!
The Consummate Collector
by Michael Warner
Michael WARNER displays his passion for hair gone retro on his Website, hairarchives.com, all over his vintage salon, and in his entire attitude of respect for the history of hairstyling!
Nick Arrojo: Enjoy the Ride!
by George J. Miller
Nick Arrojo has developed a way of understanding our industry, what it takes to be a success, and still remains humble because he loves what he does every day...
A Teacher Of Change
by George J. Miller
Martin Parsons has just joined the ranks of hairstyling icons like Vidal Sassoon, Irvine Rusk and Paul Mitchell to receive the NAHA Lifetime Achievement Award in Las Vegas on July 13th, 2008.
Find out why this “Teacher of Change” has become the focus of all this attention!
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