SalonLife '08 Coming to Chicago in August

Vidal Sassoon will be the keynote speaker at this year's SalonLife conference August 9 to 11 in Chicago.

Looking for an event that will teach you how to live your personal and professional life to the fullest? Attend the NCA SalonLife conference for salon owners and professionals August 9 to 11 in Chicago. "The NCA has always supported salon professionals in their career development," NCA President Marlene Bridge said. "With the evolution of SalonLife to include an all new expo that is built around the value of building relationships, we can say with confidence that SalonLife truly is a new kind of event for the industry."

SalonLife '08 will focus on enhancing networking skills through classes, trade shows and other new programs. This year's conference speakers include an all-star roster of salon industry icons, such as Lydia Sarfati, Robert Cromeans, Christopher and Sonya Dove and Ann Mincey. Last, but undoubtedly not least, this year Vidal Sassoon will make the SalonLife keynote address. http://salon-life.com/ —R.A.

Wella, Sebastian and Graham Webb Join Fight Against Breast Cancer

Theresa Peterson, third from left, with members of the team from Kris Cole Salon

Last September, Wella, Sebastian and Graham Webb launched the Look Feel Heal With Hope campaign to support the City of Hope's fight against breast cancer. Individuals, corporate employees and salons were encouraged to participate and help raise funds for the effort. Company officials recently announced that the Kris Cole Salon in Burlington, NJ, took home top honors in the Look Feel Heal With Hope challenge, donating more than $21,800. The funds were raised at last fall's Philadelphia City for Hope Walk, when Team Theresa—composed of Theresa Peterson, her salon coworkers, and her friends and family members—walked alongside the salon manager to support the worthwhile cause. For more information on City of Hope's upcoming events, visit http://walk4hope.org/. —K.D.

Joico Helps Women Win Big in Las Vegas

It rarely rains in Las Vegas, but it was a perfect storm of beauty when Joico joined up with Smashbox Cosmetics, The Cutting Room Salon and celebrity makeup artist Patrick Tumey at the Indulge Beauty Suite inside the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

Fifty ladies got lucky in the Beauty Suite when they were presented with gift bags containing cosmetics, Custom Indulge T-shirts and the coveted Joico K-Pak Hair Repair System, perfect for desert-stressed tresses.

The beauty and fun continued as the women in the crowd enjoyed luxury hair extension and styling services courtesy of The Cutting Room Salon. Grand-prize winner Charlene Petersen also scored a wedding-day makeover from Tumey, whose celebrity clients include Paris Hilton, Sandra Oh and Mandy Moore. —R.A.

Alterna Sponsors Benefit for Children's Foundation

Alterna contributed a variety of products for the VIP gift bags.

Alterna Professional Haircare recently sponsored A Stellar Night 2008 to benefit the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation. The foundation helps children with critical medical conditions by providing support and entertainment. "It was inspiring to see so many people come together to support this worthwhile cause, and we're so happy to have played a role in this momentous event," said Marion Johnson, Alterna's vice president of marketing. —R.A.