For the first time in company history, Sexy Hair is working with a celebrity spokesperson, and it's American Idol's Katharine McPhee.

Carmen DePasquale Inducted into Hall of Leaders

Next month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Domestic Awareness Month. The statistics for both are startling and all too similar: One in three women will be diagnosed with cancer and/or will be sexually or physically abused in her lifetime. The National Cosmetology Association (NCA) co-sponsors two community service programs that rely on professional salon volunteers. By participating in the Look Good85Feel Better and Cut It Out programs, you can make a difference right where you live.

When Aveda launched its Outer Peace Acne Relief line in July, it marked the largest skin care launch in the company's history.

TIGI nearly brought the house down when Anthony Mascolo and the TIGI International Creative Team unveiled its edgy new collection, Ricochet, to a standing-room-only crowd of hairdressers last September.

Aug 1, 2006

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More than 43,000 beauty professionals will converge on the Orlando/Orange County Convention Center for The 2006 Premiere Orlando Beauty Show from August 27–28. This year's show will showcase the best hair, nails, day spa and business education in the industry with returning class favorites like the Main Stage, Hair Color Today, Global Texture, Nail World, Day Spa & Esthetics, not to mention new and exciting additions like the Nail Stage, Medical Spa and makeup education.

Aug 1, 2006

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Wanted: Raw talent! If you've got it, then don't miss your chance to win prizes and recognition from your peers at the NCA Premiere Talent Search competitions on Sunday, August 27, 2006, during the Premiere Orlando Show in Orlando, FL. Every currently enrolled cosmetology student or licensed working salon professional is eligible to enter the four different contest categories:

Aug 1, 2006 By:
Carrie Watson

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The MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas was packed with Matrix stylists from across the globe, who came together for education and inspiration at Matrix Destination, one of the most anticipated salon professional events of the year. More than 5,000 salon owners, stylists and business partners attended the three-day event, which included a robust roster of classes—15 that have never even been offered before.

Jul 1, 2006

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The Valecta TGR 4000i ionic blow dryer, one of the latest styling tools from Ergo Research, Inc., is a hairdresser's and salon-goer's dream. The compact dryer is less than seven inches long, weighs less than 17 oz. and has an 80-mph air speed. It also has an ion generator with an on/off switch to give dry, frizzy hair smoothness and fine hair volume. But none of these advancements compare with the Valecta TGR 4000i's role in the fight against breast cancer.
