Archive for May, 2011

“Royalty” Anyone?… In the Head of a Performer

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

I’m gettin’ married in the morning….Ding Dong the Prince is FINALLY mine!

Glamourous… Glamourous… Glamourous… Gla…Gla…Gla… Glamourous… I’ll wear my hair down!

So raise your hats if you wore one… I hope you did not forget… sexy, big and loud. Or you will never be, never be invited back again?

Oh, and P.S…. you will be made fun of by all the media if you didn’t! Wait… What?

It is a true pleasure to share my three main intrigues that keep me inspired every singleday! The love of Fashion, Finish and of course The Fabulous! Let’s take a trip into the“Now” of these 3 big F”s and find out the what , why and how.

Ready… Set…”Royality” Anyone?

The Fashion

I’m finally married, I’m finally married… and all the jewels are mine!

So we all watched it, woke up early, googled or read about it. The royal wedding! WOW! What a major production! And as Kate and Will prepare to embark on their first North American tour, I thought it would be a fun time to revisit this spectacle that caught the attention of the entire globe for months.

The chat in salon, pre and post ceremony, among men and women alike was “what would the gown be?” “would it be simple or all wrong?” Then…. “Did you like it?” “I’m not sure… ” “I thought the sister looked better!” “Do you think that Harry and Middleton’s brother are hooking up? Or is he into Pippa?” Wait…..What? Editorial quote says… “Harry left in a minibus at about 3am, minus his bow tie, accompanied by a dozen fellow party-goers thought to have included Middleton’s brother James. Well… I think I kind of hope so… Hmm that’s a wedding I would watch! LOL! Kidding!

The beautiful silks and italian lace that adorned the fabulous royal wedding dress was PERFECT! I mean of course… it was designed by a McQueen designer! The form fitting gown and militant cuts followed not only the magnificence of the event, but modern fashions as well. The design was fresh,new and elegant! Pippa followed in a class-A gown to blow your socks off, and the men worked their tailored suits of armor that made you take notice.  I love that it was a true “Cinderella” movie come to life! I also love that designers of the Haute Couture Houses had their phones blowing up with requests for a replica! Umm, do you know how much hand-made italian lace costs? I’m just sayin! LOL!

Other designers are taking the same cuts as if it were fashion week and launching the “Royal” brand collection at many retailers. Funny… I guess it is prom season! I waited for eight years but, heck yeah I got him… sorry girls, the man is mine!

The Finish

I remember all the days, when I really used to think… I need it up! I need it up! Now it’s down and glamourous!

So a main question in salon chats everywhere was if it was appropriate or liked that Miss Kate wore her hair down… Really? She looked glamourous! Plus, in trend fashion elegance this is the “It” look that not only showcases long flowing waves but amazing blow outs! Take the color and cut into long seamless layers and “melted” dimensional shades that showcase each tone without seeing where the color design starts and stops.

The multi-dimensional illusion of a single tone moves perfect with every heads twist. You can take the “Ombre” to a whole new level by placing color in the right position and getting away from the piano key-like positioning on the top of the lid by utilizing a small interlocking 1” x 1” block shape high and low on the parietal ridge, micro-slicing your shades horizontally back to back and choosing colors of only three levels of difference in the same color family, then placing a harmonious base tone all around… Foxy, Foxy!

The Fabulous

OK, the Fabulous is everything that all we do. So… the Fabulous is YOU! So raise your hats to the event… Don’t be the only one… Not wearing one!

Well as we got to see, the wild craze for these fabulous hats are working the main street market! From youth to the seasoned “jet set”, all are adornining these unique beauties. It sort of reminds me of a cross between a GaGa video and Mardi Gras! LOL! But I also say, hey… If you want an ostrich feather fasctened to a clip to work as your special accessory… Get it! Just be sure to add glitter! LOL! ………Pippa, Pippa, Pippa-razzi!

The Face

Take summer to a whole new “Glow” …. bronzer, liner, lash … but don’t leave without your lip gloss! You Can’t Learn Pretty!

No matter were you go this summer, the gloss shade is still all about RED! Line them and gloss them, just don’t forget them! (On a BIG P.S., Get It Raja! I knew it was you from the beginning! The winner of RuPauls’ Drag Race !… This is my favorite downtime and guilty escape!)

The electro-pop rhythmic sounds of GaGa and her sexy beat song about some Judah I think, I can’t figure out the words (does that mean I’m old? lol!), Britney and Nicki Minaj, Keri Hilson and, yes, even that girl who wines about … “Your gonna gatch a cold… (Jar of Hearts) are leading us into summer.  The rythyms are making us move our shoulders and pump along through our day! ( Turn up that song…. that’s my Jammmmm!) … What’s funny is that it reminds me of the early 90′s thump-a-thump of the clubs and every glow-stick rave I ever attended! Let’s “Whip It!” Music that sounds the same, but makes you Get It! OK… Adore It!

I hope that you enjoyed , and I can’t wait for you to visit again next month for another dip & a trip! I am fortunate to be able to view the world , as I am sure most of you are, a bit differently! Finding beauty in everything I see and everything I do! I crave theinspiration from the 3 F’s and this gives me my interpretation of what I want to put into hair! …..I tell myself every day that… “Life is not a dress rehearsal… live it , love it, create it!”

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About John Simpson

John Simpson is an international platform artist for Goldwell and a salon partner at Lewis Hair Salon in Pittsburgh, PA. John’s passion is to educate stylists in all salon concepts and full beauty imagery, conveying the message of inspiration and discipline through technique. His motivational and creative teaching style encourages stylists to reclaim their passion and conquer new design fundamentals of hair color, cutting and finishing techniques. For more of John’s inspirations, visit www.johncsimpson.com. For Goldwell Academy programs and events near you, visit  www.goldwellnorthamerica.com. Also, find John on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and Linkedin.

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Salon Iris Software Announces New Blog for Salons and Spas: Salon Focus

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

The following is reprinted from a press release from Salon Iris.

June 1, 2011 Brighton MI - Salon Iris software is proud to announce our new blog, “Salon Focus.”   Salon Iris is a software program that helps you organize and manage your business…but we are so much more than that. Salon Iris is a leader in the industry, and has a unique position to offer you advice that we get from thousands of salons across the United States and all over the world. We want to offer insight, advice, and some interesting news to help your salon thrive, and stand out among the competition.

We also want our users to know how Salon Iris can be used to really help. Just knowing that a software program has a bunch of features never helped anybody. We want to let you know some creative ideas on how to use those features, let you what others are doing, and tell you some industry facts that will help you use the program to its full potential. We want to make a difference in your salon or spa.

To visit Salon Focus, please go to: www.SalonIris.com/blog

About DaySmart Software Inc. (makers of Salon Iris software)

DaySmart Software Inc., makers of Salon Iris software, is located in Brighton, MI.  DaySmart Software, Inc. is committed to providing powerful, user friendly software designed for appointment scheduling, point of sale, business growth, and management.  Our software is designed to help your business grow and be more profitable through our built in scheduling, reports, sales transactions, marketing campaigns, payroll, inventory, and client tracking.  

Salon Iris software is designed specifically for hair, beauty, and nail salons and day spas. For more information regarding Salon Iris or for a free trial, call 888-803-4747, e-mail sales@daysmart.com or visit their website at: www.SalonIris.com.

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TONI&GUY Proudly Announces Co-Presidents

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011


The following is reprinted from a press release from Toni&Guy.

SANTA MONICA, CA – TONI&GUY proudly announces the promotion of Kenny Gibson and Debbie Webster to Co-Presidents of the Salon and Academy Division. With a combined experience in the hair care industry of over 60 years, Kenny and Debbie will continue to grow and streamline TONI&GUY throughout the US and Canada. With a keen focus on company culture, education and efficiency we are sure to see thoughtful and increased growth of TONI&GUY Salons and Academies nationwide.

Kenny Gibson has been a leader in the hairdressing industry for over 30 years. He has trained hairdressers all over the world and has been an influential member of the TONI&GUY family since 1986 when he became the Artistic Director of the 2nd TONI&GUY Salon in the US. Kenny quickly became the National Artistic Director where he worked in tandem with the International Artistic Team to completely revamp the TONI&GUY Foundational and Advanced Education Programs for Academies for which they are known. Kenny went on to open the Madison Avenue TONI&GUY Salon in NYC in 1999 and was soon appointed to Vice President overseeing Academy Operations in 2000. In this new role Kenny influenced student enrollment, student pass rates on State Boards, cemented TONI&GUY culture and increased recent graduate placement in top salons. He is directly responsible for national growth and expansion of the Academies, academy franchising, personnel management, and continual development of the Academy programs and will continue this focus and passion in his Co-President role.

Inspired by the creative and artistic ability of the Mascolo Brothers, Debbie Webster began her career in hairdressing in England in 1979. Having completed a hairdressing apprenticeship, Debbie went on to own and manage a salon. After relocating to the United States in 1991, Debbie joined TONI&GUY at the Sherry Lane salon in Dallas and was quickly promoted to Salon Director. With an unstoppable trifecta background in accounting, operations and hairdressing, Debbie continued to quickly rise through the ranks and has held the positions of Regional Salon Director, Managing Director of the Salon Division, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and now Co-President of Salon and Academy Divisions at TONI&GUY. In this role Debbie is responsible for overseeing daily operations at all company owned locations and acts as a consultant for partnership salons & franchise academies nationwide. Debbie’s passion lies in developing strong leadership teams who help maintain the company culture as the salon & academy divisions grow.

About TONI&GUY
TONI&GUY is an international company founded in London in 1963 by Mascolo Brothers, Toni, Guy, Bruno and Anthony. TONI&GUY has become a global brand with a reputation for artistic excellence in the hairdressing industry. With over 250 salons and academies worldwide, TONI&GUY is devoted to education through innovation. For more information, please visit toniguy.com. 

 

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Senator Snowe, Champion of FICA Tip Tax Credit, Meets with PBA Member Tiffany Conway

Friday, May 27th, 2011

The following was released from U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe’s Press Office 5/25/2011.

Left to right: Noelle Lundberg, Peter Garzone, Senator Olympia Snowe, Tiffany Conway, and Frank Zona during PBA Lobby Day

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine) today welcomed Tiffany Conway, owner of CoCo Cheveux Salon in South Portland, to the nation’s capitol to discuss key tax priorities affecting her business. To address an inequity in the current tax code between cosmetology industry and other tip-dependent businesses, Santor Snowe recently introduced the Small Business Tax Equilazation and Compliance Act, which would provide the cosmetology industry with the same tip tax credit currently available to restaurants.

“Tiffany’s situation is a prime example of where a small business owner is suffering from an inequity built into our tax code. People in tip-dependent business operations deserve fair treatment and I am committed to ensuring our tax code is competitive and allows small businesses to grow and prosper,” said Senator Snowe, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship and a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, which has jurisdiction over U.S. tax policy. “Extending the tip tax credit to salon and barber shop professionals, as my legislation would do, will protect them from unfair tax wages and allow them to reinvest in their businesses, create jobs, and provide for new economic opportunities in their local communities.”

Background: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 98 percent of cosmetolgy industry firms have only one establishment: 92 percent of salon establishments have sales less than $500,000: and 82 percent of salon establishments have fewer than 10 employees. Currently, these employees receive gratuities from customers rather than from the business in the form of wages, while their employers generally remain liable for reporting and paying any Social Security and Medicare taxes on those gratuities. In the restaurant industry, there is a corresponding tax credit to offset these liabilities, since the business was not the one that paid the gratuities. Thus, this bill would protect salon and barber shop owners from unnecessary tax and reporting burdens, just as restaurant owners are currently protected.

Join PBA in supporting the FICA Tip Tax Credit. Click Here to send a letter and make your voice heard. 

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2011 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) Announces Holly Madison to Receive Beautiful Humanitarian Award & Tabatha Coffey to Host Awards Ceremony

Friday, May 20th, 2011

NAHA 2011 Awards Ceremony | July 31, 2011 | Las Vegas, Nevada

Phoenix, AZ (May 20, 2011) —he Professional Beauty Association (PBA), producer of the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA), is proud to announce renowned hairstylist, author and star of Bravo’s Tabatha’s Salon Takeover, Tabatha Coffey, as host of the 2011 NAHA Awards Ceremony. In addition, actress, model and star of Peepshow, Holly Madison, will receive the 2011 Beautiful Humanitarian Award, which will be presented at the NAHA Awards Ceremony. As the most prestigious photographic beauty competition in North America, NAHA celebrates the artistry and skill of the professional salon industry. From avant garde and editorial styling to recognizing the business savvy nature of salon owners, winning a NAHA award is a true pinnacle career achievement. PBA invites the entire beauty industry to come together for the 2011 NAHA Award’s Ceremony on Sunday, July 31, 2011, at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Holly Madison – 2011 Beautiful Humanitarian Award Recipient

Actress, model, author, and Vegas Headliner, Holly Madison is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful women in the world. As the star of Peepshow at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino and Holly’s World on E!, Madison is a mainstream celebrity and worldwide “it” girl. With a classy and iconic look, Holly is both beautiful inside and out. A passionate advocate for the rights of animals, Holly dedicates her time, talent, and fame championing animal rights. Her support for such organizations as the Animal Foundation of Las Vegas and PETA are numerous along with many other charitable causes such as Souls4Souls. Holly encompasses the very best of what the Beautiful Humanitarian Award represents.

Tabatha Coffey – Host of the 2011 NAHA Awards Ceremony

With her iconic wit and no-nonsense head for business, Tabatha Coffey has become a worldwide sensation and champion of the professional beauty industry. As host of Bravo’s Tabatha’s Salon Takeover, author of “It’s Not Really About the Hair” and as an internationally renowned educator, Coffey continues to leave an indelible mark on the beauty industry. Coffey will lend her creative talents, humor, and wit as host of the 2011 NAHA Awards Ceremony, which will be broadcast live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

The NAHA festivities kick off with a Red Carpet Reception at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 31, 2011, at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. The NAHA Awards Ceremony features special artistic presentations, live entertainment and special guest appearances. The show will also be broadcast live, via streaming video, at hairdesignertv.com. For tickets and information, visit www.probeauty.org/naha.

NAHA is part of PBA Beauty Week, North America’s largest, most inclusive beauty event, offering unlimited networking, educational, and professional growth opportunities to all sectors of the beauty industry. PBA Beauty Week is produced by the Professional Beauty Association and is hosted by Cosmoprof North America. For more information, please visit probeauty.org/beautyweek / facebook.com/pbabeautyweek. 

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Attention PA Pros – Pearson Vue is Hiring Licensed Exam Evaluators!

Saturday, May 14th, 2011

 The following is posted as a courtesy for beauty professionals. PBA has no affilitation with Pearson VUE.

Pearson VUE is seeking part-time licensed barber test evaluators to administer licensure exams. The position calls for 10-20 hours per month (Saturdays).

Position requirements include:

  • Ideal candidate demonstrates flexibility and teamwork.
  • Must be available to work various shifts between the hours of 7:15am and 6:00pm on Saturdays.
  • Responsible for providing a secure exam delivery and superior customer service in a comfortable friendly environment.
  • Performs on-time site opening and closing procedures.
  • Checks in examinees, verifies identification, and explains exam process.
  • Maintains a secure testing environment.
  • Strictly adheres to company policies using careful judgement.
  • Responsible for maintaining a professional and clean testing center with light housekeeping duties.
  • Arrive on time for all scheduled shifts.

To apply, visit pearsoned.com/careers and search under the state of Pennsylvania or contact Blaire Novick at 610.617.5127.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and member of E-Verify.

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Special Report: The Industry Mourns the Passing of Beauty Icon Leo Passage

Thursday, May 12th, 2011

Leo (far right) on the first USA team to compete at OMC. (From Left to Right: Louis Schmidt, William Sneden, Peggy White, Mamie Scott, Buddy Walton, Leo Passage)

Leo Passage, educator, mentor, inspiration to countless professionals and beauty icon passed away peacefully this week surrounded by his family. As an early internationally renowned competitor in beauty competitions, educator and founder of Pivot Point, Leo Passage was an integral part of the growth of the professional beauty industry.

“Combining creativity and a passion for beauty, along with a unbridled commitment to education and business, Leo Passage represented the best of our industry. Leo’s passing will be felt in many ways, but his legacy will live on through his work and the lives he touched,” expressed Steve Sleeper, PBA Executive Director.

Leo was an innovator with a deep commitment to education and helping others grow their own businesses and enrich their lives. His legacy will live on through those he worked with, inspired, and through his commitment and involvement with the National Cosmetology Association (NCA).

Mark Goodman, PBA’s Beauty Professional (NCA) Section President,remembers Leo fondly, “Leo Passage was a driving force in the NCA and the entire professional beauty industry. As a Pivot Point graduate, Leo’s mentoring, insight, and knowledge helped me and many others prosper. Leo was a competitor, an educator, and a businessman, who left an indelible mark and touched the lives and careers of so many.”

The Pivot Point team posted a touching statement on their website:

“Leo truly lived his life to the fullest, and motivated everyone that knew him to do the same. He demonstrated to everyone he met around the world, to follow your heart and your dreams. Always striving to get the best out of himself and others, he led the way. His personal life mission became his company’s mission: Leo inspired thousands of people around the world through his teachings. Leo’s humility was well known – always sharing with others without self-interest, and possessing a timeless, creative spirit as fresh on the last day as on the first.”

Click Here to read the full statemtent. The below video was also posted.

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PBA Symposium at Beauty Week 2011 – Speaker & Event Highlights

Thursday, May 5th, 2011

July 30 – August 2, 2011 │ Mandalay Bay Resort │Las Vegas, Nevada

Phoenix, AZ (May 6, 2011) – As an industry-leading educational event, PBA Symposium will once again bring together influential speakers, general and breakoutsessions, and networking opportunities designed to promote personal growth and career advancement. Produced by the Professional Beauty Association (PBA), and part of the PBA Beauty Week program line-up, PBA Symposium includes top professionals from in and out of the professional beauty industry in a neutral setting without the premise of promoting any one product or service. PBA Symposium is open and designed for all members of the industry, from manufacturers to licensed professionals, yet customized to give everyone timely and relevant information they can apply on the job and in life. PBA Symposium 2011 will take place July 30 – August 2, 2011 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

PBA Symposium revolves around several general and customizable breakout sessions. Time has also been allotted to attend the Cosmoprof North America expo floor.

Highlights include:

Stedman Graham – Keynote Speaker. Graham is the author of You Can Make It Happen: A Nine-Step Plan for Success. He is a noted motivational speaker focused on achieving success in life and business, as well as founder of the “My Life is About Foundation”. Sunday, July 31, 8:45am – 9:45am.

Glenn Baker: “What’s the Formula for New Client Retention?” Dedicated to developing winning business strategies, Baker has worked across the U.S. and Canada helping salons take their business to the next level. Baker will share his insights on how to build and retain clients. Sunday, July 31, 10:15am – 11:45am.

Kristi Valenzuela: “Get Focused & Make More Money From Your Front Desk!” This unique and interactive program is perfect for salon owners, managers, front desk professionals, and even stylists! Create new revenue through upgraded front desk customer service techniques, enhanced sales skills, and learn how to support the stylists’ business. Sunday, July 31, and Monday, August 1, 1:30pm – 3:00pm.

Harry Wood: “The Six Figure Hairstylist” Learn what it takes for a stylist to make over $100,000 a year. Six Figure Hairdresser™ offers practical steps for stylists to build more rewarding careers and achieve their financial dreams. Monday, August 1, 1:30pm – 3:00pm. 

Jamie Naughton: Zappos – “Speaker of the House”. Presenting the closing general session, Naughton will share the history, culture, and practices that have made Zappos one of the most fascinating companies to work for. Learn how their culture embodies customer service and how to incorporate in any business. Monday, August 1, 3:30pm – 4:30pm.

Zappos Tour – “A Family Culture in Action” Limited to only 30 people, take a tour of Zappos headquarters and  learn about the wildly successful Zappos business model, including creating a company culture, coaching tools, operational information and customer loyalty incentives. Tuesday, August 2, 9:00am. Additional investment required.

PBA Symposium will also feature an array of top beauty professionals, authors, and salon/spa consultants including: Tom Kuhn, Julie Shepperly, Gregory Bledsoe, and Scott Buchanan.

For additional information on the speakers, schedules, and events that will comprise PBA Symposium, visit probeauty.org/symposium.

PBA Symposium is part of PBA Beauty Week, North America’s largest, most inclusive beauty event, offering unlimited networking, education, and professional growthopportunities to all sectors of the beauty industry. This week of beauty features the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA), Best Practice Club (BPC), City of Hope and PBA Beacon. PBA Beauty Week is produced by the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) and hosted by Cosmoprof North America. To learn more, visit probeauty.org/beautyweek.

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The Professional Beauty Association Announces the 2011 North American Hairstyling Award (NAHA) Finalists

Monday, May 2nd, 2011

Phoenix, AZ (April 29, 2011) — The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) announces the much anticipated finalists for the 2011 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA)! As the most prestigious photographic beauty competition in North America, NAHA celebrates the artistry and skill of the professional salon industry. From avant-garde and editorial styling to recognizing the business savvy nature of salon owners, winning a NAHA award is a true pinnacle career achievement. PBA invites the entire beauty industry to come together for the 2011 NAHA Award’s Ceremony on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. An evening filled with high-energy, creative expression and artistic presentations by some of the industry’s leading figures including current Hairstylist of the Year, Tony Ricci, the 2011 NAHA Award’s Ceremony is the perfect place to salute rising stars and industry icons. NAHA 2011 is part of PBA Beauty Week, which also includes PBA Symposium, Beacon, Best Practice Club, the City of Hope Charity Gala, and is hosted by Cosmoprof North America.

NAHAs are given in 13 distinct categories, including: Hairstylist of the Year, Master Stylist, Avant-Garde, Contemporary Classic, Editorial Stylist, Fashion Forward, Haircolor, Makeup Artist of the Year, Salon Design, Salon MBA, Student Hairstylist, Salon Team and Texture. In addition to winning the NAHA, the 2011 Hairstylist of the Year winner will also be flown to New York City for meetings with leading consumer beauty editors and appear on the nationally syndicated lifestyle television program, BETTER.

NAHA also salutes two professionals who have made a significant impact and contribution to the industry. NAHA 2011 is proud to present its top honor, the Lifetime Achievement Award, to Michael O’Rourke, an internationally renowned hairstylist, salon owner, educator, and businessman. NAHA 2011 is also pleased to induct entrepreneur and philanthropist, Stan Klet Sr., into the NAHA Hall of Leaders.

NAHA continues to draw from a diverse and internationally renowned list of hairstylist and makeup artists from the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Australia, and Switzerland. Judges included Angelo Seminara, Kris Sorbie, Vivienne Mackinder, Tabatha Coffey, Ruth Roche,, Mary Brunetti, Darren Bain, Bennie Tognini, Robert Lobetta,, Kendall Ong, Jamie Carroll, Gary Sunderland, Heather Wenman, Karg, Antoinette Beenders, Dean Banowetz, Nicholas French, Sam Brocato, Anthony Morrison, Mark Hayes, Sharon Blaine, Eveline Charles, Leon Alexander, Jonathan Lovett, Damian Stoney, James Morrison, Damien Carney, Michael Baker, Will Bruder and several others. Via a blind entry process, entries were narrowed down to five finalists per category, and one winner in each category will be chosen.

The NAHA festivities kick off with a Red Carpet Reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by a star-studded Awards Ceremony featuring special artistic presentations, live entertainment and special guest appearances. The show will also be broadcast live, via streaming video, at hairdesignertv.com.

NAHA is part of PBA Beauty Week, North America’s largest, most inclusive beauty event, offering unlimited networking, educational, and professional growth opportunities to all sectors of the beauty industry. PBA Beauty Week is produced by the Professional Beauty Association and is hosted by Cosmoprof North America. probeauty.org/beautyweek / facebook.com/pbabeautyweek.

NAHA 2011 Finalists (Name and Salon or Sponsor)

Avant Garde

Palma Anshilevich, The Hair Spot

Damien Carney, JOICO

Dan Csicsai, Salon Glo

Kris Sorbie, Redken 5th Ave, NYC

Jake Thompson, Lunatic Fringe

Contemporary Classic

Simon Chercuitte, SACO

Eli Mancha, Lock & Loaded

DJ Riggs, Main Entrance

Timothy Switzer, Timothy & Co Salon & Spa

Dimitrios Tsioumas, Mizu New York

Editorial Stylist

Damien Carney, JOICO

Amy Freudenberg, MAKA Beauty Systems

Charlie Price, Antoin du Chez the Spa

Dimitrios Tsioumas, Mizu New York

Marshall Vanierland, Kelly Cardenas

Fashion Forward

Michael Albor / Donna Hamilton, The Loft Salon by Michael Albor

Chrystofer Benson, Salon Tantrum/Matrix

Steve Elias, Elixir Salon & Spa

Jake Thompson, Lunatic Fringe

Zahir Ziani, Red Door Spas

Haircolor

David Adams, redCHOCOLATE

Martin Alarie, Salon Pure

Chrystofer Benson, Salon Tantrum/Matrix

David Munn / Natalie Gurley, Van Michael Salons

Dimitrios Tsioumas, Mizu New York

Hairstylist of the Year

Michael Albor, The Loft Salon by Michael Albor

Carlos Cintron, TIGI – Lewisville, TX

Daniel Holzberger, Van Michael Salons

Eli Mancha, Lock & Loaded

Charlie Price, Antoin du Chez the Spa

Master Hairstylist

Damien Carney

Edwin Johnston, Cutting Room Creative

Anna Pacitto, Salon Pure

Dusty Simington

Kris Sorbie, Redken 5th Ave NYC

Salon Design

Bangz Salon & Wellness Spa

Lunatic Fringe

Propaganda Hair Group

Rebellations Hair & Beauty

Salon M Squared

Salon MBA

Karie Bennett, Atelier Salon Spa & Studio

Keri Davis, Gila Rut Salon

Susan Haise, Neroli Salon & Spa

Kitty Tierney, Impressions

Kendall Ong & Beate Assmuth-Ong, Mane Attraction Salon

Student Hairstylist

Caitlin Charles, Eric Fisher Academy

Christine Doerge, Eric Fisher Academy

Bella Hammer, Aveda/Fredric’s Institute – Cincinnati

Holly Hui, MC College

Giovanna Simington, Golden West College Cosmetology

Salon Team

Fresh Hair Studio

Hair Body & Sol Inc.

Jackson Ruiz Salon

JC Salons

Studio 1452

Texture

Carlos Cintron, TIGI – Lewisville, TX

Shirley Gordon, Strands Hair Studio

Jaymz Marez, Sophisto

DJ Riggs, Main Entrance

Daniel Roldan, MATRIX

Makeup Artist of the Year finalists will be released Mid May 2011.

Click Here to view finalists’ entries.

Photo Usage Disclaimer:

All NAHA images are the property of the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) and the Professional Beauty Association (PBA). All rights reserved. Images may be used for editorial coverage only. All images must include a credit with 1) the stylist’s name and 2) NAHA Finalist and Category. For high-resolution images of all NAHA entries, please contact Brad Masterson at 702.567.8049 or bradmasterson@ypublicrelations.com.

 

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