The NAHA nomination video aired and we all sat on the edge of our seats! It truly is a fascinating moment. What ends up happening is, as the nominations flash across the screen, you naturally begin to pick your favorites! And when the Ali Deveraux collection came up, my inner nerd knew that...

We all know that the behind the chair daily grind can get a little grindy. This is why a Hair-venture is a must at least once a year in order to get a little sparkle back in your chair. You need it and your clients and salon team will thank you for it. We always say going to a hair...

We have been anticipating this moment for months, now.  This weekend was full of predictions and conversations revolving around who the #NAHA2013 Finalists would be…   We were excited to see lots of our favorites and TONS of new faces!! So while we get super stalky on these...

We know you have heard about deregulation and maybe you even live in a state that is considering the big “D”… We sat down with Myra Irizarry from PBA and discussed how YOU can make a difference.  #LoveYourIndustry Myra Irizarry is the Director of Government Affairs...

Silas Tsang began his profession in 1985 in London, United Kingdom. He has trained in several schools around the world since then and continues to educate himself as he believes that education is key to any career. Silas has worked in London, Hong Kong, Germany, and in 1992, he opened...

What made you want to enter NAHA? In 2005, when still attending hair school, I attended the NAHA Awards Ceremony.  There, I was fortunate to meet several masters of their craft.  Their work continues to inspire.  One of those individuals was Sir Nicholas French.  Then in 2009, I was...

This edition of “Fab Fridays” is especially timely with the NAHA Finalist announcements coming out on April 30th.  Fabio Sementilli has been a competitor since the day he touched his first head of hair…   What made you want to enter NAHA? Hair Nerds, I wish I had a...

What made you want to enter NAHA? I think the story about how I got nominated for NAHA Colorist of the Year in 2004 is actually pretty funny.  Some people might think I’m being disparaging when I say I had no idea what NAHA was when I was first entered into the contest by Van Council...

Steve Elias was born in Southern California, but relocated to Mexico for most of his childhood. After heading back to the United States, Steve completed cosmetology school while finishing high school. After apprenticing at Festoon, a Vidal Sassoon Salon in Berkeley, California, Steve...

In the forefront of the Textured Hair movement for over a decade, Richie Roman’s nomination in the Texture category served as an exclamation point to his list of accomplishments. Keeping him on the edge of style and on top of this constantly evolving industry, Richie Roman’s...

Veronica Bessey is a two-time NAHA winner, taking home trophies for 2006 Editorial Stylist and 2007 Fashion Forward. Originally from San Francisco, Veronica worked with TIGI Bedhead and Toni & Guy Hairdressing for 13 years as an Art Director/ Educator. She took the leap in 2009 to...

We have been obsessed with Stephen Moody for quite some time, and almost had a heart attack  when he agreed to be interviewed.  Let’s just say Carrie was more than a little nervous! About Stephen Moody Stephen Moody, Executive Director for International Education, comes from a...

  When we heard PBA had announced Arianna Huffington as the Keynote Speaker for 2013 PBA Business Forum during Beauty Week, we immediately called the Hair Husbands. Arianna Huffington is a  famed author, entrepreneur and media mogul and we are all huge fans of Huffington Post. Now the...

Sunday morning began far too early after Saturday night’s Power Point shenanigans, but isn’t that how it always goes?  We have traveled enough as a trio to make Carrie set her alarm for an hour earlier than everyone else! So while she rocks out to Pandora and does her makeup,...

The best times at a show are often found in the hotel after the convention center has closed.  We have maintained that you should attend all 3 days of ISSE Long Beach if at all possible forever.  The reason is a lifetime of entertainment is packed into this 3 days weekend.  In fact,  we...

  As NAHA 2013 quickly approaches, I decided to catch up with one of last years finalist…Julian Macias. Nominated in two catagories in 2012, Julian became the very 1st artist to be nominated from Mexico. His stunning collection looked as if it were taken from the pages of another...

In 2009, Faatemah not only won a highly esteemed NAHA (North American Hairstyling Awards),but she was selected among the top stylists around the world to appear on the third season 3 Bravo’s “Shear Genius”. Whether behind the scenes at a runway show or behind the...

You have been counting down the weeks until the International Salon and Spa Expo in Long Beach, CA for months, but now that the show is nearing you are starting to panic.  With over 40,000 attendees,  it is easy to get overwhelmed… Fear not, our hair loving friends… The Hair Nerds...

ISSE Long Beach, Jan. 26-28, 2013; Long Beach Convention Center It is EXACTLY one month until ISSE Long Beach !!!!    We adore this show for more reasons than are possible to list, but mostly because the education is killer.  If you are going to shows and not taking classes then your Hair...

With more than 20 years of experience, John C. Simpson is a self-proclaimed beauty industry junkie. He loves his craft and continues to show that passion in his work and in his life. John’s mantra to always remember that “life is not a dress rehearsal, live it, love it and create...

Within only a few years after entering the beauty industry, Cantrell Mitchell’s work has graced the covers of magazines such as South Bay Magazine and Urban Gentlemen Magazine. Cantrell developed a strong ethic for building his portfolio and has styled for many fashion shows and...

  Dear Fellow Hairdressers Thousands have been dramatically impacted by the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy – many from our own salon community. Hundreds of salons have shut down, thousands of hairdressers are suffering. There are a number of outreach efforts underway to help...