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Discover Beauty, part of Cosmoprof North America, is the venue for premium brands on the verge of greatness and at the same time an innovative program created for trendsetting retailers seeking emerging beauty companies poised to become the next “it” brand.

Discover Beauty is the incubator where today’s great ideas and tomorrow’s up-and-coming brands unveil their products.

In its 3rd year, Discover Beauty unveiled several remarkable new products.

With much acclaim and success behind this innovative concept, the next obvious step was to recognize one particular beauty brand that was truly innovative and exceptional. (more…)

Using a razor to cut hair is not new.  In fact, it’s been used by hairdressers for many years.

Some of the best hairstylists use razors to create dramatic and high fashion styles for runways.  Which explains why razor hair cutting is more popular in Europe than in the United States.  Many in the hair profession believe to achieve the most finished results for a tailored hair cut, the razor is the best hair cutting tool to use.

Note: For some images of razored hairstyles check out:  Razor Sharp: Shredded, Chopped & Sliced Hair

Vivian MacKinder, my own personal hairdressing heroine (who I recently saw and interviewed at Cosmoprof 2009), is probably one of the most skilled hair cutters with a razor of any hair professional I have yet to meet in the hair world.  Watching Vivian work with a razor is like watching a sculptor with their special tools.

Note: To read more about the amazing Vivian MacKinder please check out:  The Evolution Of Vivienne MacKinder

Vivian visited the Paul Mitchell school when I was there attending classes and demonstrated several of her techniques.  It was one of the highlights of my attendance at the school.  She also make some very special hair cutting razors available for purchase.  Yes I did buy the razor with some back blades. (more…)

The North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) is the most prestigious photographic beauty competition in North America, celebrating the artistry and skill of the professional salon industry.

(Image of North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) from Edan Kencayd - HairBoutique.com - All Rights Reserved).

Each year, individuals are recognized in 13 categories of excellence during a star-studded awards ceremony.

All entrants for NAHA must be licensed salon professionals, except in the Student Hairstylist of the Year category.  Student may enter the Student Hairstylist of the Year category provided they are enrolled in cosmetology school are performing required hours in a salon as of the entry due date.  In all categories, models may be male or female. (more…)

As I previously reported Maryanne McCormack made an unexpected appearance at the recent 2009 NAHA Awards held in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, July 21st at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

(Image of Maryanne McCormack - Courtesy of Paul Mitchell - All Rights Reserved).

Maryanne was there to honor and help present Geno Stampora with a special NAHA Hall Of Leaders award.

Not only did Maryanne have to wear a blonde wig all day before the NAHA event, the dark raven haired beauty gave up some of her vacation time to attend the special honor for her longtime friend.

Who is Maryanne McCormack?

Texas Business magazine called Maryanne McCormack a “whirlwind.” Along with husband/CEO John McCormack, she founded Visible Changes, Inc., a network of 16 salons throughout the state of Texas. (more…)

In today’s world of beauty, competition is fierce to attract attention.  Cosmoprof North America 2009 addresses these issues with a symposium designed to help educate the Professional Beauty Industry members on how to create remarkable branding ideas and break-through marketing campaigns.

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The goal is to drive revenue and grow business.

Larry Gulko, known for his uncanny ability to design, develop and deliver wildly successful branding that drives business growth will share his ideas and strategies to focus and create a leading brand that is well positioned, owns something special in the customer’s mind, dominates a product category and showcases a great business story. (more…)