January/February 2012
GREETINGS
Editor’s Choice • 20
Editor Jeryl E. Spear wants stylists to make love not war. • In salons, conflicts are optional: “Beauty Wars” • For each issue of HOT, our editors embark on a fervent search for their favorite pro-beauty introductions.
FEATURES
Give it Your Best Shot • 82
Picture wonderland! Top photographers share advice and their beauty specialties.
LEADS
Mastermind • 48
Matrix Artistic Director Chrystofer Benson’s fate was sealed the day he enrolled for beauty school.
Guru • 50
Steve Goddard goes from high-powered executive to highly motivated founder and visionary for Pravana.
Biz • 52
Moroccanoil’s new high-tech antidiversion program sends a strong message to diverters.
Salon Sensations • 76
Cindy Landa’s urban chic retreat has West Des Moines residents enjoying city life.
Next • 96
A twist of fate led Jordan David to a career in hairdressing.
HUES
Paintbox • 66
Colorance has new conditioning appeal; Matrix introduces universal developers; Malibu C keeps blondes bright and hair in the right condition.
SHOP
HOT Gifts • 19
We have a brand-new giveaway section just for you!
Hair • 54
Give hair a drink; Simplicity launches hands-on certifi cation courses; more.
