May 24

World Class Education – In Austin?

Yes!  The 2012 Armstrong McCall World’s Fair is in Austin… again!  But don’t be fooled.  Just because this is a local event doesn’t mean that this isn’t a World Class Event!  We will have some of the top names in the industry at this show to educate you in the latest trends and tricks.  Everyone will be able to benefit:  Stylists, Colorist, Nail Techs, Aestheticians and especially students in these fields!  The pricing for the tickets are as follows:

Purchase between:

  • $45 – From now and June 15 – Lowest price!  PURCHASE TODAY!
  • $65 – From June 16 – July 31
  • $75 – From August 1 – August 25
  • $90 – Door price

Beth Minardi, the Queen of Color, will be in the Joico Auditorium on Sunday.  This event is free with the purchase of a show ticket, but space is limited.  Once you purchase your tickets, we will give you info on how to sign up.

To learn more about the show, please click on the following image:

 

 

 

***This is the first year that we are corporately mandated to increase our prices on these dates. 

Please don’t miss out.  Purchase your tickets TODAY!

 

 

May 17

Satin Smooth Waxing Class, THIS MONDAY!

This is one of our most asked about classes every year!  Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your business without overextending your budget.  Anyone with a chair can perform waxing services, and, let’s face it, our customers need it!

The Art of Waxing Workshop will teach you:

  • How to do waxing on all parts of the body, including nose and ears
  • Experience European waxing products and learn how to incorporate more waxing into your salon
  • Overview of male body waxing and Brazilian waxing (Brazilian will be shown if we have a model)
  • When to use Satin Smooth Hard Wax
  • Why a client record card will change a sparsely booked waxing technician to being fully booked

 

This class will benefit the new graduates by introducing tools that will make them stand out in the beauty industry.  The seasoned veteran will be motivated with a renewed zest for their profession by new marketing ideas and European waxing products.  This class is also beneficial to the salon owner to better understand the needs of their waxing technicians for a better performing salon.

 

MAY 21:  FULL BODY WAXING (SATIN SMOOTH) – 2 HOURS 

*CONTINUING EDUCATION*, Course #6593, Provider #1811
                Cost:       $20.00              Time:      10:00 – 12:00
This is one of our most requested classes every year!  Everyone can learn something from this class!  Don’t miss out on this opportunity to increase your profits with your existing clientele.


 

 

May 10

Celebrity Apprentice – A “Pimpin’” Success!

Last Sunday, Farouk Shami and John McCall were a huge success on The Celebrity Apprentice, where they launched the first touch screen hairdryer, THE CHI TOUCH DRYER.  The celebrities had to create a print ad campaign for THE CHI TOUCH, soon to be in Elle magazine.  What does this mean to you?  That millions of consumers now know about THE CHI TOUCH DRYER!  And things are even going viral because Farouk is so “pimpin’,” as Arsenio Hall said, “Is Farouk pimpin’ or what?  Corporate pimpin’.”  Watch the link:

http://www.nbc.com/the-apprentice/video/corporate-pimpin/1400033

The NEW CHI Touch Dryer is:

  • 1800 watts – CHI’s most powerful dryer yet = 50% less drying time.
  • Lightweight ergonomic design weighs 40% less.
  • New soft touch rubber finish makes for the ultimate in styling comfort and non-slip grip.
  • Superior DC motor quietest CHI dryer ever.
  • CHI Ceramic Heater and CHI Infrared Technology reduces static, eliminates frizz and rehydrates dry, damaged hair.
  • Unique memory setting – remembers the last setting.

A review of The CHI Touch Dryer:

 

We are taking orders for the CHI Touch Dryer and they should be on our shelved soon!

 

May 02

Aquage Education – THIS MONDAY!

Aquage is known for superior education… and we are offering three of their most sought after classes THIS MONDAY!  Carly Campbell, Master Stylist, is flying in for the demonstrations.  She personally created the Bespoke Collection of textural transformation, the class from 1:00 – 3:00, and is known for her signature hair and makeup techniques in editorial photoshoots, TV and commercial work.  Come by on Monday for these brilliant updo and cutting events!

MAY 7:  AQUAGE – AURA SPECIAL OCCASION HAIR DEMO– 2 HOURS 

*CONTINUING EDUCATION*, Course #8260, Provider #1181
Cost:       $20.00                                                   Time:      10:00 – 12:00        
Aura is the beauty and simplicity of special occasion hair.  Watch as Carly shows you how to Prep for Success.  Get the Pro Tips you need to either enhance or transform virtually any type of texture to create the ideal base for any desired style.  You will see many fashion-able, relevant, graceful and flowing special occasion styles that are crafted with fast innovative one-of-a-kind techniques to simply yet eloquently create shape, texture, overlays and patterns which you can easily learn in this Masterclass program.

MAY 7:  AQUAGE – BESPOKE COLLECTION DEMO– 2 HOURS 

*CONTINUING EDUCATION*, Course #8259, Provider #1181
Cost:       $20.00                                                   Time:      1:00 – 2:00            
Discover the Aquage Creative Strategy for achieving textural transformation.  Learn how to marry specific Aquage products with Aquage signature techniques too either enhance or transform any texture with consistent and predictable results creating textures that are beautifully crafted, fresh, modern and very relevant for today’s salon customers using ceramic flat irons and Marcel irons to achieve different levels of hold to create dramatic shapes and patterns.  Carly will then share a brilliant new Bespoke concept and stitching techniques for arranging organically diffused random texture.  Learn to use a tapestry needle and weaving thread to literally stitch a tailor-made updo that can be customized to each individual’s facial features creating a unique, modern, loose, editorial look.  Become the “celebrity stylist” in your salon!

MAY 7:  AQUAGE – GEOMETRIX HAIR CUTTING DEMO– 2 HOURS 

*CONTINUING EDUCATION*, Course #7473, Provider #1181
Cost:       $20.00                                                   Time:      3:30 – 5:30           
With Aquage as your educational partner, you will learn the 4 most effective techniques to create graduation.  In this class you will learn:
  • Vertical Graduation – to accentuate the underlying bone structure.
  • Horizontal Graduation – to extend the protrusion of the occipital bone
  • Diagonal Graduation – to influence the hair to flow forward or toward the back
  • Pivot Graduation – to accentuate the occipital bone and influence hair flow forward on sides.

 

Apr 19

Celebrating Earth Day with FREE Sunflower Seeds!

Happy Earth Day everyone (a little early…)!  We are celebrating on Monday by giving out FREE PACKAGES OF SUNFLOWER SEEDS, courtesy of Joico.

To celebrate Earth Day, we’d like to highlight how some of our manufacturers are changing the way business is done to help our planet:

JOICO:

Joico is the ONLY professional haircare company on the EPA’s Top 20 On-Site Generation List.  Why?  Because Joico:
  • Manufactures with On-Site Wind Power
  • Voluntarily offsets Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions
  • Utilizes a hybrid BioPlastic Packaging

SCHWARZKOPF:

ESSENSITY COLOUR: 
100% Performance
  • Up to 100% white coverage
  • Up to 4 levels of lift
  • Stabilizes the hair structure during colouring process
  • Protects against external influences
0% Compromise:
  • 0% Ammonia
  • 0% Odor
  • 0% Silicones
  • 0% Paraffin/Mineral Oils
  • 0% Formaldehyde Derivatives
  • 0% Alcohol
  • 0% Parabens
  • 0% Artificial Colourants
ESSENSITY, a Schwarzkopf color line, uses only pure and natural essences drawn from efficient and innovative extraction techniques to produce formulations that deliver the highest degree of naturalness possible.  ESSENSITY promotes the use of renewable resources and sustainable raw ingredients from natural sources whenever possible, while capturing the freshness and maintaining the goodness of every ingredient used. 
 

ALTERNA:

Every product in the Bamboo Collection starts with Certified Organic Bamboo, derived from our planet’s fastest growing, most resilient botanical resource to immediately boost hair’s inherent strength – laying the foundation for sustainably stronger, healthier hair.  All products contain certified organic ingredients that are grown responsibly and traded ethically. 
 

 

Apr 12

Wella Color Education – THIS MONDAY!

Whew!  We haven’t been able to have a Wella class in years!  Finally, we have two awesome classes coming up.  If you are interested in Wella or just learning about new spring trends, don’t miss this rare opportunity!

APR. 16:  ADVANCED WELLA COLOR CLASS – COLOR CORRECTION

*NOT FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION*
        Cost:       $20.00                                                   Time:      10:00 – 1:00
This class will begin with a short refresher on Koleston Perfect, Color Touch and Blondor, but will quickly start addressing Color Correction needs.  This class is for experienced colorists who would like to further hone their trade and learn about the new time saving products by Wella.
 

APR. 16:  WELLA SPRING TRENDS 2012 CLASS

*NOT FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION*
        Cost:       $20.00                                                   Time:      2:00 – 5:00
This class will demonstrate the Spring Fashion trends from Wella, including step by step color techniques and haircuts.  These Enriched Red Carpet Looks can be worn on the streets or on the red carpet.  Empower yourself to become the expert in this season’s latest trends.

Apr 06

Socolor Trade Out for as little as 24 tubes (used or unused!) – THIS MONDAY!

Are you interested in trading out your existing color line for Socolor or Color Sync?  Then join us this Monday, when we will provide FREE:

  • FREE Color Conversion Class with Terry Jean (everyone’s favorite Matrix educator)
  • FREE Tube for Tube color exchange of any competitive color line, minimum 24 tubes (used or unused)
  • FREE start up kit (including swatch book)
  • FREE Goodie bag of Matrix products for all participants

We hope to see you on Monday, April 9th for this rare event.  But, if you can’t make it, please know that we will work with you for any color exchange with any color line at any time.  We are here to make sure your business is as profitable and efficient as possible, and that means using the color that is right for you!

APR. 9:  MATRIX COLOR CONVERSION CLASS

*NOT FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION*
        Cost:       $20.00 – or FREE with Trade Out       Time:      10:00 – 12:00         
Learn how SoColor and Sync demi lines work together to help create fabulous results for your clients.  Learn about color services, corrective color and reds and grey coverage.  Learn how you can make an easy transition from your current competitive color line to Matrix!

 

Mar 30

Joico Color Education – This Monday

We are having a whole day dedicated to Joico color education this Monday.  If you are new to Joico or if you have been using it for years, we have the education to further your craft with Joico.  We hope to see you here!

 

APR. 2:  INTRO TO VERO COLOR (JOICO COLOR)

*NOT FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION*
        Cost:       $20.00                                                   Time:      10:00 – 12:00                   
Welcome new Vero K-Pak Color users!  This class will cover Vero K-Pak Color theory, formulation and usage.  You will learn all the features and benefits and gain confidence when working with Vero K-Pak Color.
    
         

 APR. 2:  JOICO SPRING TRENDS – SMOKE & MIRRORS

*NOT FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION*
        Cost:       $20.00                                                   Time:      1:00 – 4:00
This class will demonstrate the Spring Fashion trends from Joico, including step by step color techniques and haircuts.  Vero users will benefit by getting more in depth knowledge of Vero color, in addition to the new trends.

 

Mar 16

AG Hair Care – Now in stock!

AG Hair Care is finally on our shelves… and we are loving it!

Why AG?   It’s simple:

  • AG works. All products come packed with botanicals and healing ingredients. What they don’t come with is salt, parabens, gluten, PABA, DEA or animal testing, as demonstrated by the owner, John Davis:

  • AG cares. Since John and Lotte Davis (yay, still family owned!) founded the company in 1989, all products have been manufactured in-house and sold in only top-notch salons.
  • AG gives. And when AG isn’t producing some of the industry’s bottled-up best, AG gives. AG‘s Women Leading Change Foundation gives women access to education. AG has built a school a year for girls in sub-Saharan Africa. At home, the company helps fund breast cancer awareness, education and research.

AG Hair was not an overnight success. It was an overtime success. One by one, their customers became lifelong converts. They spread the word, and today over 12,000 salons carry AG across North America. Why? Because the stuff works like magic

Mar 09

New Color Rubs – Just in time for SXSW!

We have nine shades of Hair Flair Color Rub temporary hair chalk in stock just in time for SXSW!  These super easy to use temporary hair chalks come out in one wash.  Just spray desired section of hair with a leave in-detangler, rub in the chalk and seal with hairspray.  Use one or many chalks on the head of hair for different effects.  Plus it is safe for kids and looks GREAT on all shades of hair!  Watch the demo in the video below:

 

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