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100 Years of Beauty at America's Beauty Show 2012

By Lauren Salapatek | Updated: 09/29/2011 10:32:00 AM
America's Beauty Show is going to be here before you know it! Cosmetologists Chicago invites all salon professionals to celebrate its 100th anniversary at the show this year, March 3-5, 2012 at McCormick Place in downtown Chicago.
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Winners from P&G's Student Stylist Competition at ABS!

By Alison Shipley | Updated: 03/30/2011 9:29:12 AM
Finalists from nine cosmetology schools competed on March 14, 2011 in P&G Salon Professionals first student stylist competition held in Chicago at America’s Beauty Show. The first place winners haled from beauty schools across America. First place winners for each PGSP category took home $1,000, education classes from The Sassoon Academy and P&G Salon Professional, a PGSP Stylist Kit and a first place trophy for PGSP’s Next Generation of Stylist Student Competition.
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Tools of the Trade

By Kelly Cison | Updated: 03/22/2011 3:08:33 PM
You may think you know all about tools from beauty school, but shears, brushes and irons are just as unique as the hair you style. Your professional selection, wider than ever before, is described by buzzwords like ionic, ceramic and ergonomic. How to determine the tools for you? You’ll know you’ve found the right ones when they fit perfectly in your hand and never let you down, client after client. But to save you some homework (and legwork), First Chair has rounded up the best beauty tool essentials for any budding stylist to put on their shortlist. As you already know, the right tools are the mark of a true pro. So start building your best toolbox now.
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Eco-Friendly Colorist

Updated: 03/18/2011 10:15:38 AM
How many strips of aluminum foil do you use per client? How about every day ... or every month? Before you know it, the amount you’re counting up in your head right now probably will all end up in a landfill. If you want to practice being more eco-friendly, consider Biolights Color, it creates dimensional highlights by using 100-percent biodegradable cotton pads in place of conventional aluminum. According to Rick Wellman, co-owner of Patrick Melville Salon Spa in New York City, the pads allow for fast and easy application, no swelling or bleeding and they reduce the risk of over processing. Your color application will stay in place while the material conforms and bends to your client’s head. For more info, visit biolightscolor.com.
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Different Color for Different Face Shapes

Updated: 03/10/2011 4:16:53 PM
Color Chameleon. We talked about face shape on page 16 and what hair designs complement certain features, but what about hair color? Color placement plays a key role in the hair’s movement and balance, and determines which features are accentuated and which are camouflaged, explains Redken’s Art of Consultation guide to color placement. Redken’s tips to follow:
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Shampoo Selection

Updated: 03/10/2011 3:52:37 PM
As a salon professional, retail sales not only help your client maintain the look you created, but they are one of the easiest ways to increase your tickets and grow your profitability. But, with the abundance of shampoo variations available for retail, it can be challenging to recommend the proper shampoo to clients. If you’re familiar with the different types of shampoo, it can be easier to ensure which will bring the best results to your individual clients. Familiarize yourself with the chart below, courtesy of Pivot Point International, to understand the differences.
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