It is unanimous – The consensus is in and Premiere is bigger, smarter, prettier and even better than ever! Continuingly making it the most important show in the beauty industry! A standing ovation not only to the Premiere team, but to the attendees, totaling over 57,861, who came out to further their careers and make a difference as the professional beauty authorities!
In addition, Premiere Orlando represents the largest international beauty show in the nation with over 800 exhibiting companies on an impressive 7.3 acre show floor. Exhibitors came to launch products, reveal new collections and invest in the professionals who attended the show because Premiere Orlando is engaging and is the source of progression within the professional beauty industry. With a Show Pass to Premiere Orlando, industry professionals and students were able to experience Main Stage, Hair Color Stage, Educational Classes, Premiere DAYSPA and the Exhibit Floor.
Main Stage was filled with industry leaders and beauty professionals looking to enhance their careers. This year, the star studded line-up included: Paul Mitchell’s Robert Cromeans; Rock Your Hair’s Michael O’Rourke; Sassoon Academy’s Mark Hayes, Traci Sakosits and Richie Rivera; Sam Villa and Andrew Carruthers; Martin Parsons; Christopher Dove and John Simpson; RUSK Creative Team, BaBylissPro Team; and Farouk’s Anna Cantu. Paul Mitchell launched MarulaOil, embodying the line with beautifully styled hair featuring a golden aura of purity. Martin Parsons continues to deliver jaw dropping up-dos, with modern effortless style that brides are seeking this season. Christopher Dove & John Simpson joined forces as 2 industry icons debuting and uniting for the first time on stage with a creative urban street style of modern hair including a futuristic touch of dimensional colors to create the “New Normal.”
Hair Color Stage was sizzling with color enthusiasts looking to get serious education from the color experts. Some of this year’s hair color industry leaders included 2014 NAHA Colorist of the Year, MATRIX’s Chrystofer Benson; Redken’s Celebrity Colorists Tracey Cunningham and David Stanko; Industry Color Icon Beth Minardi; Kim Vo and the ‘Balay LamaTM’ Candy Shaw. Tracey Cunningham and David Stanko shared knowledge, not only working with an impressive celebrity clientele, but also shared their wealth of tips and tricks to answer the most pertinent hair color questions. As Kim Vo continues to create color trends in Hollywood, he presented professionals the latest sought-out colors and showcased his most signature blondes. Balayage, a resurgence of hair coloring technique, was no doubtfully the most sought out technique at the show, which Candy Shaw lead a highly anticipated demonstration that was standing room only on Hair Color Stage.
Classroom Education respectfully is the foundation of what makes Premiere Orlando the most important beauty event of the year. With over 430 complimentary educational class options this year, beauty professionals were able to plan a custom education itinerary that fits their educational needs. Premiere Orlando is a yearly mecca for salon owners, beauty instructors, cosmetologists, nail techs, estheticians, massage therapists and beauty students to enhance their careers.
Nail World continues to grow globally attracting the best in exhibitors, educators and beauty professionals. Optimizing the experiences for Nail Techs, Premiere has added additional complimentary classes, hands-on workshops and larger presences on the exhibit floor. Also, CND continues to provide professional innovation celebrating 5 years of CND Shellac and launching the new CND LED Lamp and CND’s new Shellac Xpress5 Top Coat. We also welcomed the stars from Nail ‘d It, a hit reality competitions series, winner Ashley Craig and semi finalist Lauren Wireman, who offered star studded education and workshops.
Premiere DAYSPA provides unique opportunities for esthetician’s, making it the spa event of the year. With focused education in medestethics, wellness, anti-aging, spa business, massage therapy and make-up, face-to-face and hands-on workshops enriched these professionals skills, techniques and careers. Premiere DAYSPA was the location to launch new products, equipment and technology and offered the latest trends and innovations for the leaders in the spa industry.
Beautiful Experiences is a way for Premiere Orlando to give back to attendees providing exclusive opportunities to meet, learn and mentor from the beauty professional leaders they look up to most. This year’s experiences included an adventure with Robert Cromeans, besties for the day with Candy Shaw, the ultimate hangout with Jan Arnold, stardom with Patrick Starrr, a VIP experience with Anna Cantu and a private Q&A with Beth Minardi.
Save the Date: Premiere Orlando co-locating with free admission into Premiere DAYSPA, will be held June 4, 5 & 6, 2016. Education Days: June 4, 5 & 6. Exhibit Floor Open: June 5 & 6. Premiere Orlando 2015 – International Beauty Event
It is unanimous – The consensus is in and Premiere is bigger, smarter, prettier and even better than ever! Continuingly making it the most important show in the beauty industry! A standing ovation not only to the Premiere team, but to the attendees, totaling over 57,861, who came out to further their careers and make a difference as the professional beauty authorities!
In addition, Premiere Orlando represents the largest international beauty show in the nation with over 800 exhibiting companies on an impressive 7.3 acre show floor. Exhibitors came to launch products, reveal new collections and invest in the professionals who attended the show because Premiere Orlando is engaging and is the source of progression within the professional beauty industry. With a Show Pass to Premiere Orlando, industry professionals and students were able to experience Main Stage, Hair Color Stage, Educational Classes, Premiere DAYSPA and the Exhibit Floor.
Main Stage was filled with industry leaders and beauty professionals looking to enhance their careers. This year, the star studded line-up included: Paul Mitchell’s Robert Cromeans; Rock Your Hair’s Michael O’Rourke; Sassoon Academy’s Mark Hayes, Traci Sakosits and Richie Rivera; Sam Villa and Andrew Carruthers; Martin Parsons; Christopher Dove and John Simpson; RUSK Creative Team, BaBylissPro Team; and Farouk’s Anna Cantu. Paul Mitchell launched MarulaOil, embodying the line with beautifully styled hair featuring a golden aura of purity. Martin Parsons continues to deliver jaw dropping up-dos, with modern effortless style that brides are seeking this season. Christopher Dove & John Simpson joined forces as 2 industry icons debuting and uniting for the first time on stage with a creative urban street style of modern hair including a futuristic touch of dimensional colors to create the “New Normal.”
Hair Color Stage was sizzling with color enthusiasts looking to get serious education from the color experts. Some of this year’s hair color industry leaders included 2014 NAHA Colorist of the Year, MATRIX’s Chrystofer Benson; Redken’s Celebrity Colorists Tracey Cunningham and David Stanko; Industry Color Icon Beth Minardi; Kim Vo and the ‘Balay LamaTM’ Candy Shaw. Tracey Cunningham and David Stanko shared knowledge, not only working with an impressive celebrity clientele, but also shared their wealth of tips and tricks to answer the most pertinent hair color questions. As Kim Vo continues to create color trends in Hollywood, he presented professionals the latest sought-out colors and showcased his most signature blondes. Balayage, a resurgence of hair coloring technique, was no doubtfully the most sought out technique at the show, which Candy Shaw lead a highly anticipated demonstration that was standing room only on Hair Color Stage.
Classroom Education respectfully is the foundation of what makes Premiere Orlando the most important beauty event of the year. With over 430 complimentary educational class options this year, beauty professionals were able to plan a custom education itinerary that fits their educational needs. Premiere Orlando is a yearly mecca for salon owners, beauty instructors, cosmetologists, nail techs, estheticians, massage therapists and beauty students to enhance their careers.
Nail World continues to grow globally attracting the best in exhibitors, educators and beauty professionals. Optimizing the experiences for Nail Techs, Premiere has added additional complimentary classes, hands-on workshops and larger presences on the exhibit floor. Also, CND continues to provide professional innovation celebrating 5 years of CND Shellac and launching the new CND LED Lamp and CND’s new Shellac Xpress5 Top Coat. We also welcomed the stars from Nail ‘d It, a hit reality competitions series, winner Ashley Craig and semi finalist Lauren Wireman, who offered star studded education and workshops.
Premiere DAYSPA provides unique opportunities for esthetician’s, making it the spa event of the year. With focused education in medestethics, wellness, anti-aging, spa business, massage therapy and make-up, face-to-face and hands-on workshops enriched these professionals skills, techniques and careers. Premiere DAYSPA was the location to launch new products, equipment and technology and offered the latest trends and innovations for the leaders in the spa industry.
Beautiful Experiences is a way for Premiere Orlando to give back to attendees providing exclusive opportunities to meet, learn and mentor from the beauty professional leaders they look up to most. This year’s experiences included an adventure with Robert Cromeans, besties for the day with Candy Shaw, the ultimate hangout with Jan Arnold, stardom with Patrick Starrr, a VIP experience with Anna Cantu and a private Q&A with Beth Minardi.
Save the Date: Premiere Orlando co-locating with free admission into Premiere DAYSPA, will be held June 4, 5 & 6, 2016. Education Days: June 4, 5 & 6. Exhibit Floor Open: June 5 & 6. 
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is honored to announce the highly anticipated finalists for the 2015 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA). As the most prestigious photographic beauty competition in North America, NAHA celebrates the artistry and skill of the professional salon industry. Becoming a NAHA winner is a pinnacle achievement for licensed beauty professionals. The industry’s greatest talent in hair, nails and makeup continue to push the boundaries of trend-setting style year after year. Drawing from leading editorial, celebrity and platform artists whose work graces top fashion and beauty magazines, runway shows and red carpets, NAHA is the culmination of style, beauty trends and sheer artistry.
NAHA trophies are awarded in 14 distinct categories including Avant Garde, Contemporary Classic, Editorial Stylist of the Year, Haircolor, Make-Up Artist of the Year, Master Hairstylist of the Year, Men’s Hairstylist of the Year, Nail Professional of the Year, Newcomer Stylist of the Year, Salon Design, Salon Team, Student Hairstylist of the Year, Texture, and the highest and most coveted award, Hairstylist of the Year. Additionally, a 15th NAHA award will be given to the People’s Choice Award winner. Finalists for the People’s Choice category will be chosen from the top five finalists who accrue the most “likes” on their collection through PBA’s Facebook page.
As part of this year’s NAHA celebration, PBA is encouraging finalists to post their respective “I’m a 2015 NAHA finalist!” graphic with #NAHA2015on their social media pages as a way for their followers to support them on their journey to NAHA. The 2015 NAHA Awards Ceremony is open to ALL and will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. This is an evening filled with high-energy, creative expression and artistic presentations by Matrix, Redken, Aveda, and 2014 Hairstylist of the Year winner, Alain Pereque.
Fashion stylist and TV personality, Brad Goreski, has been chosen as the 2015 NAHA host. Goreski is a fashion stylist, lifestyle expert and one of the new hosts of E!’s “Fashion Police.” He is the former star of Bravo’s “It’s a Brad, Brad World” and currently serves as the Brand Stylist for Kate Spade New York for which he has styled a number of print and digital campaigns, as well as numerous fashion presentations at New York Fashion Week. Some of the clients Goreski has worked with include Jessica Alba, Demi Moore, Christina Ricci, Rashida Jones, Sarah Hyland, Jordana Brewster and Jenna Dewan Tatum. Goreski’s work has been featured in a number of publications, including InStyle, Details, Redbook and LA Confidential, among other outlets, and he has been featured twice on the cover of the New York Times style section.
The 2015 NAHA Red Carpet Reception and Awards Ceremony will be broadcast live, via streaming video, courtesy of PBA. Those interested in watching the live broadcast will need to register at probeauty.org/naha/live.
NAHA continues to draw judges from a diverse and internationally renowned list of hairstylists and makeup artists from the United States, Canada, Mexico, Great Britain, Australia, and Switzerland. Judges included Robert Lobetta, Sam Brocato, Tabatha Coffey, Sam Villa, Sharon Blaine, just to name a few. Via a blind judging process, entries were narrowed down to five finalists per category, and only one winner in each category will be chosen. To view the work of all the NAHA finalists and to learn more about NAHA, visit 
In honor of National Hairstylist Appreciation Day on April 30, the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is honoring all beauty professionals throughout the month of April as part of their “I Am Licensed” movement and dedicating April as #IAmLicensed Month. To celebrate the hard work and dedication of all those in the beauty industry, PBA is asking all licensed professionals and licensing supporters to post 15-second videos to their respective social media accounts about the importance of licensing and how it has impacted them, using the hashtag #IAMLICENSED. PBA will then repost these videos through their own social media platforms. Licensed professionals also have the opportunity to choose from two social graphics to repost and help celebrate #IAMLicensed Month.
“Our goal is to create a social media revolution in support of licensing. While we’ve made great strides as an industry, this issue remains an obstacle in various states. Social media is a great tool to continue the efforts of the “I Am Licensed” movement and to reach licensing supporters across the country. Bringing clients and consumers into the conversation is an important component of the movement, and #IAMLicensed Month will help to reach more clients and consumers via their licensed professional whom they trust. Together we can not only honor hard-working, dedicated beauty professionals, but continue and grow our fight against deregulation,” said Bridget Sharpe, PBA’s Manager of Government Affairs and Industry Relations.
PBA’s “I Am Licensed” movement is already gaining momentum in 2015. In February, PBA received the Public Affairs Council’s (PAC) 2015 Grassroots Innovation Award for Social Media Innovation for the this campaign. PBA was honored for its unique approach to engaging, empowering and activating their grassroots advocates. In response to threats of deregulation within the professional beauty industry, PBA created a visual grassroots plan to appeal to its unique audience. At the cornerstone of the campaign was the “probeautyiam” Instagram account and the #IAMLICENSED hashtag. PBA encouraged its members and social media followers to post photos of themselves or other “I Am Licensed” collateral using the hashtag.
Launched in 2013, the “I Am Licensed” movement aims to build a stronger, more united front of licensed professionals, and arm them with information to share with their clients on why licensing is important to protect the public from potential harm and the spread of communicable diseases. Many states across the U.S. have or are considering measures to deregulate occupational licensing, often focusing on the cosmetology industry. However, if the beauty industry were deregulated and licensing requirements removed at the state level, manufacturers, distributors, salon owners, licensed professionals, and most importantly, consumers would be negatively affected. To combat deregulation and its repercussions, the “I Am Licensed” movement also seeks to arm all licensed professionals with information to educate law makers in their states on the importance of maintaining state cosmetology boards and regulations. For additional information, including tips on how to get involved in the “I Am Licensed” movement, please visit 
Gotta love this time of the year when every creative in town shows up for New York Fashion Week (NYFW). The designers, makeup artists and hair gurus come out in force all looking to shape the next season’s trends.
This week witnessed well-crafted coifs topping the creations of every top designer whose work graced the catwalk. A great opportunity to pick up a little creative inspo to take into the salon, here are some of our faves from NYFW so far.
Mara Hoffman paired her super-flow-y, printed designs with lived-in, destroyed desert braids (pictured above). Created by CATWALK by TIGI Global Creative Director Nick Irwin, these styles offered a mixed metaphor of texture with mostly swingy lengths and highly textured, cinched and interwoven finishes.
The Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Awards semi-finalists have been announced and the finalists in each category will be released in mid-October.
To crown the Contessa winners, an über-glam gala is held every year in Toronto where the winners are announced to a full house of more than 1,000 guests. The 2014 Contessa Awards Gala will be held on November 9, 2014 at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto.
The event kicks off with lavish cocktail party, which is your chance to rub shoulders with the best of the best in the industry. Following dinner, awards are presented as well as three inspiring and innovative presentations from expert stylists at the top of their game. The evening ends with a ‘guest-list only’ after-party at one of the poshest clubs in town. Tickets sell out every year, so buy early! Early bird tickets will be available soon.
With an exclusive ambiance dedicated to the business of beauty, Cosmoprof North America, a strictly B2B (business to business) trade show took place in Las Vegas on July 13-15, 2014. The only event for the beauty industry in North America that encompasses all sectors of the industry under one roof and is exclusively dedicated to business development activities.
Unlike other shows, Cosmoprof is strictly a distributor show so no hair show events or cash and carry activities happen on this trade show floor. What takes place instead are business deals by manufacturers, each looking to enhance or initiate distribution of their products to the market. At some point, most major brands had an exhibit at the show or attended to see what everybody else is up to.
Each of the four pavilions on the show floor showcased a specific category including professional hair, nail and tools, spa and wellness, cosmetic and personal care, as well as packaging, contract manufacturing and private label. This year the attendance was up with over 26,000 attendees representing over 100 countries.
In addition to a separate program for the North American Hairdressing Awards (NAHA), Cosmoprof also offered conferences and seminars. These events brought business and industry leaders as well as experts from fields of marketing, branding and online marketing together to participate in round‐table discussions and panels to share their knowledge and insights – A rare opportunity that typically plants the seeds for industry growth in the years to come.
Salon and spa professionals can look forward to new products and services coming their way in the months ahead, thanks to the wheeling and dealing on the business side last week…And NOW you know!
Photo courtesy Cosmoprof NA