February 07

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Creative Nail Design announced the addition of a new International Team Member, Mischelia Haupt. Haupt joined Creative Nail Design in October, in the newly created position of Director of European Sales and Marketing. Haupt is responsible for distribution strategies and market-specific promotions for the company’s growing opportunities in Europe… Kelly Jager has a new and inspiring book for you and your staff. As the Chair Turns unlocks the beauty and truths of today’s cosmetology profession by providing real life experiences that will help you build a successful and rewarding business… Splashed Beautique Salon and Day Spa’s Fall Festival Fashion Show Party marked the grand re-opening of the newly expanded salon and spa, now offering premiere Repechage facials and body services making it a true wellness, beauty, and style destination… Joel Schlessinger, MD, Board-Certified Dermatologist, was appointed President of the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery (ASCDAS). He is also a founding member of this non-profit professional association based in Tallahassee and dedicated to promoting the advancement of ethical cosmetic dermatology as a medical and surgical discipline… Pacific Market Center (formerly known as The Seattle Gift Center) announced the expansion of the Jenny Hammons Northwest showroom, featuring an eclectic ensemble of giftware, decorative accessories, children’s products, gourmet, garden, stationery and personal care… Bioelements welcomes Candice Lagatta as a new Regional Education Manager. With over 25 years of experience in the beauty industry, Lagatta obtained her cosmetology license in the state of California, where she began her career in aesthetics. With a med-clinical background, she trained under physicians who specialized in plastic surgery and dermatology… Sanitas Skincare is proud to announce the expansion the Sanitas Training Institute in Boulder, Colo. The Institute will expand to a newly remodeled 3,000 square foot space located next to the Sanitas Skincare headquarters and laboratory. 

 

 

 

 

 ANNOUNCEMENTS:


Guinot Paris announced the unveiling of its new training facility, located adjacent to the skin care company’s U.S. headquarters in Manhattan. Supervised by Elizabeth Murchison, Director of Education, the facility will serve as the learning hub for spa and salon accounts, offering complimentary courses for all Treatment Training, Product Knowledge, Sales, Marketing, and Merchandising. Courses are offered every week for easy and flexible scheduling. Class size is kept small for personal attention and hands-on training… Chameleons School of Esthetics has changed its name to New England Center for Esthetics Education, and Chameleons School of Hair Design has changed its name to New England Center for Cosmetology Education. The name changes are designed to reflect the wide regional reach of the schools, which draw students from around New England. The name changes are also part of a renovation and expansion of the schools’ facilities in Northampton… A meeting of the minds has brought together Jim Markham, PureOlogy’s Founder and CEO, with Philip Wilson, PureOlogy’s new International Artistic Director. This iconic duo, with decades of combined industry experience, represents the best in the professional beauty industry.  Drawing upon their unique industry experiences, Markham produces superior color protecting products while Wilson helps execute the best educational programs… jane iredale is pleased to announce its continued support of the Marin Cancer Project, which was officially renamed Search for the Cause at a gala event in the Village at Corte Madera. jane iredale’s support as a Platinum Sponsor for this year’s Search for the Cause “Under the Stars” annual benefit gala allowed Iredale to support the foundation financially, as well as with product donations for the event’s exclusive gift bags… Anthony Muti, senior partner of the Chicago-based Mario Tricoci Hair Salons and Day Spas, was recently named to the Board of Directors of Intercoiffure, a distinguished network of the world’s best salons. Muti directs recruiting, community, and special events for the Mario Tricoci high-end salons and spas in the Midwest… Sandy Lane, Barbados has recently appointed Glen Ross as its new Spa Director. Ross brings with him a wealth of experience gained at luxury spa hotels in destinations such as the Maldives, Hong Kong, and Thailand. He joins Sandy Lane at an exciting time as the spa is currently introducing a new range of luxury treatments developed exclusively with Aromatherapy Associates… Renee Rouleau, President of the Renee Rouleau Skin Care Salon in Plano, Texas, founder of National Skin Care Awareness Month, and creator of her exclusive skin care line, is hosting an extraordinary event to help find your true self on April 7th. Discovering the True You event is a women’s gathering for inspiration and education featuring four real life transforming makeovers.

AWARDS:


It was the first time Aveda Corporation awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award and the recipient was Frederic Holzberger. Within the month-long period, Holzberger was also inducted into the Business Hall of Fame by the Junior Achievement of Greater Butler County (Ohio)… Graham Beauty announced the “Rep Group” and “Sales Rep of the Year” awards during their annual National Sales Meeting at the Cosmoprof North America show. Dave Albers, National Sales Manager for Graham Beauty, presented the awards to the winners. Southeast Rep Services (SERS) received the award for “Rep Group of the Year,” and presented Bill Harper of SERS with the “Sales Rep of the Year” award… Bio-Therapeutic, Inc. announced Brian Champagne, owner of Brian Champagne Beauty as the grand prize national winner of the 2006 Face of the Future contest. The contest required contestants to send in before and after pictures documenting their success in Bio-Therapeutic’s microcurrent technology, applications, and Bio-Therapeutic Clinical Skin Care™ products.

 RANDOM NOTES:


DermaNew is proud to be the sponsor of the Kevan Hall Spring 2007 Fashion show. Backstage, aestheticians from DermaNew prepped all the models with mini facials and body treatments using the brand’s patented resurfacing tool. The result was luminous and radiant skin which glowed down the runway… Jane Wurwand, Dermalogica’s CEO and Founder, hosted best-selling author Jane Buckingham at an exclusive evening event held at Dermalogica’s headquarters in L.A. Buckingham is the author of best-selling The Modern Girl’s Guide to Life, and hosts the show by the same name on the Style Network… Ellen Greene, Associate Food Editor of Woman’s Day, shared her special entertaining tips for the passed holidays. All the attending guests at Christie & Co. Salon and Spa’s Monday Mind-Full Seminar left with versions of all the recipes they could serve to their own guests and were anxious to try them out… Eve Taylor has recently returned from China having just trained 24 new Eve Taylor Educators. The new group of educators will be the first of many that will lead the expansion of Taylor’s professional aromatherapy skin and body care product range throughout China… The Massage Therapy Foundation (MTF) has honored BIOTONE founder and CEO Jean Shea as a Sustaining Benefactor of MTF for the company’s ongoing support of the organization, including two new pediatric massage research projects. One MTF research project is investigating the effects of foot massage on pediatric intensive care unit patients, and a community service project is investigating massage on pediatric burn survivors… The Bioelements marketing team, business development staff, sales consultants, and Regional Education Managers held its first national Business Planning and Sales Development Training last November. This two-day gathering with Bioelements founder and president, Barbara Salomone, previewed what’s in store for 2007, addressed yearly milestones, and introduced exciting new team initiatives.

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