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July 10, 2018
On April 30, 2018, the California Supreme Court issued a landmark decision regarding the distinction between independent contractors and employees. The ruling promises to have a profound impact on how workers in hair salons are classified. In Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court, the Court addressed the issue of “whether an individual worker should properly be classified as an employee or, instead, as an independent contractor . . .” As the Court rightly pointed out, the question “has considerable significance for workers, businesses, and the public generally.”
June 13, 2018
Andrew Carruthers, education director for Sam Villa, gives tips on how to create a community.
May 24, 2018
The Look: All Stars is a new hour-long makeover beauty competition format that debuted Sunday, June 24, 2018, across CW and MyNetwork affiliates. The weekly series is a unique partnership between a production company and broadcaster, featuring a comprehensive approach to bridge TV, digital, social media, and integrate brands from the beauty and fashion industries.
May 12, 2018
More than 150 people recently gathered in Miami's Design District to commemorate the opening of Dolce & Gabbana’s new South Florida two-story, 5,402-square-foot space. The iconic fashion house threw a festive two-day event that included a runway show that showcased a stunning collection of men’s and women’s fashions, and a sit-down dinner. Style the Runway’s backstage beauty team led by Woody and Amy Michleb designed the hair, makeup, and nail looks for the fashion show as the main feature of the opening event
May 6, 2018
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has announced the 2018 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) finalists. The most prestigious photographic beauty competition in North America, NAHA recognizes the beauty industry’s most talented and creative artists in 15 categories. This year, NAHA finalists were announced at a live viewing party at America’s Beauty Show in Chicago. Beauty professionals gathered to celebrate and toast the artistry created by their peers. All proceeds from the viewing party went to the PBA Foundation, an organization that supports charitable initiatives and the historical preservation of the beauty industry.
May 4, 2018
Hair Expo Australia has announced the 2018 finalists for the Hair Expo Awards, Australia and New Zealand’s highest honors in hairdressing. Entrants came together with prominent industry professionals for a cocktail function at Pier 2/3 in Sydney’s Dawes Point to hear 112 finalists announced across 18 categories.
February 5, 2018
The International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) took place at the Long Beach Convention Center January 27-29, 2018 with an impressive line-up of over 200 classes. With options in areas such as hair, nails, skin, lashes, business, and more, these classes ensured that salon and spa professionals are up on the latest trends and learned new skills that they can proudly share with clients.
January 2, 2018
Phorest Salon Software and Luxury Brand Partners (LBP) have announced a strategic partnership. Phorest, a software system designed to assist with day-to-day business, grow service, and keep customers happy, is now LBP’s exclusive software partner in the United States.
December 19, 2017
Kao USA Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Kao Corporation, a manufacturer and marketer of beauty brands recognized around the world, announced today it has signed an agreement to acquire Oribe Hair Care, LLC from its owners, including Luxury Brand Partners, LLC. Daniel Kaner, co‐founder and currently co-president of Oribe Hair Care will be named as the president of the newly acquired entity. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
December 5, 2017
Henkel has announced that the Schwarzkopf Professional Sales team in the United States will take over the domestic distribution of Alterna Haircare. As a result of this business evolution, the following organizational changes have been made.
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