April 2009
Beauty Fusion Beauty Show in April
“Bringing exciting new products as well as education to all beauty professionals,” exclaimed Timothy Martin, “is the main goal of the California Cosmetology Association in bringing the Beauty Fusion Beauty Show to the Pasadena Conference Center. Read more>
Build a Successful Business with Employees and Renters
The beauty industry is made up of many diverse and dynamic professionals who each bring their own touch to their place of business. Read more>
Citysearch Launches Hairstyle Blog
Citysearch, a leading online local guide introduced MopShots.com by Citysearch, the ultimate style savvy lookbook showcasing the best work of salon stylists and colorists from all over the country. Read More>
Face & Body Conference Moves to San Jose
Still going strong in its 17th year, the Face & Body 2009 Spa & Healthy Aging Conference and Expo will take place July 11–13 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California. Read More>
How Professional Are You?
The Professional Beauty Federation of California (PBFC) is a state-based, nonprofit trade association with the singular goal of raising professionalism in our industry. PBFC represents California’s beauty product manufacturers, distributors, students, schools, independent and chain salon owners, and individual licensees. Read More>
Local Salon Offers Hope for Community
Dawn Renee Salon & Day Spa of Concord, California is teaming up with SHELTER, Inc of Contra Costa County to offer free haircuts to Contra Costa County residents who have lost their homes and jobs due to the troubling economy. Read More>
School Shows Record Growth Year of New Schools, Programs
Marinello Schools of Beauty reported a record year of business growth in 2008 while forecasting continued and consistent expansion for 2009 for their schools and student/advanced career program. Read More>
National Estheticians Group Holds Training Conference in May
The National Coalition of Estheticians Manufacturers/Distributors & Associations (NCEA) is launching their first teachers’ training conference May 16-18, 2009 in Las Vegas. Read More>
Salon Industry Showing Small Growth in 2008
Professional Consultants and Resources, a strategic consulting company and industry data source specializing in the beauty salon industry, have just completed its new study. It reveals overall salon industry growth at a historically low 2.8 percent and hair care product growth is even lower at 2.1 percent. Read More>
Salon Owners: Do You Want Booth Renters or Employees?
There absolutely is no wrong choice! As a management consultant I consider having booth renters and/or employees excellent ways to run a salon or spa business; what becomes a problem is how they are set up and how they are run. Read More>
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