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.