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CIDESCO recently celebrated its 70th anniversary! Founded in 1946 by Georges Dumont of Belgium and Jacques Poirsons of France, the birth of CIDESCO aimed to unite beauty therapists and to exchange ideas and a framework for education, examinations, and teaching in a progressive, unified way. Read More
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Dermalogica announced the next steps in the development of its Entrepreneur Accelerator program with a pair of events during Global Entrepreneurship Week, a worldwide initiative. The FITE Entrepreneur Accelerator, which supports entrepreneurship in the salon industry was co-created between Dermalogica's global social impact initiative FITE, global financial dignity and economic empowerment nonprofit Operation HOPE, and the Small Business Administration. Read More
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Éminence Organic Skin Care is proud to announce that it has become a Certified B Corporation, a respected designation awarded to companies meeting rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Certified B Corporations improve the quality of life in communities, address environmental problems, and inspire others. “We are thrilled that Éminence Organic ... Read More
- Published in In The News
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Forty years ago, Normajean Fusco founded Equibal Labs. She was inspired by the childhood influence of her nature-loving grandfather. Nufree® was originally developed for use on patients prior to cosmetic surgery, but was brought to the professional beauty industry at the request of spa and salon owners whose clients needed a superior alternative to waxing. Read More
- Published in Main Stage
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Rachael Pontillo is the bestselling author of "Love Your Skin, Love Yourself" and co-author of "The Sauce Code." She is an AADP and IAHC Board Certified International Health Coach, licensed aesthetician, certified Nutritional Aesthetics Practitioner®, a natural skin care formulator and educator, and a holistic business mentor. Pontillo is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Holistic Life Counseling and holds additional certifications in metaphysical science, detoxification, acupressure, Reiki, Chinese facial diagnosis, and Ayurveda. She is an avid herbalist, self-professed skin care ingredient junkie, and lifelong learner. Read More
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Hale Cosmeceuticals Inc. celebrated its 25th year with the addition of a new filling operations plant in Bloomington, Illinois. This plant encompasses well over 16,000 square feet and houses high speed fillers, tube fillers, and packets machines. The fillers can fill liquids, semi-solids, and dry powders. Read More
- Published in New Faces and Spaces
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NYX Professional Makeup launched its first flagship store in Manhattan in the heart of Union Square. The cosmetic company’s 20th domestic store is perfectly positioned for both New Yorkers and tourists to shop the complete line of affordable, professional makeup. NYX Professional Makeup stores combine digital technology with a hands-on educational environment that provides consumers ... Read More
- Published in New Faces and Spaces
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The American Electrology Association recently held its annual convention in Providence, Rhode Island. At the convention, a new slate of officers was elected, including Pearl Warner, C.P.E., president; Mary Kaye Johnson, C.P.E., first vice president; Julia Hamilton, C.P.E., second vice president; Stephanie Shields, C.P.E., third vice president; Elizabeth Spagnolo, C.P.E., secretary; Deb Cassin, C.P.E., treasurer; ... Read More
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Make Up First School of Makeup Artistry recently celebrated 10 years in business with a “Pot Party” in Chicago. At the event, attendees enjoyed light bites and drinks as they indulged in beauty demonstration, giveaways, goody bags, and savings in the Make Up First Pro Shop. Make Up First instructors and professional makeup artists gave ... Read More
- Published in Awards and Celebrations
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Dr. Erin Madigan-Fleck and Alexandra J. Zani, co-founders of Intellective Aesthetics, each received the Donn Kerr Esthetics International Humanitarian Award for their lifelong commitment to the spa and salon industry, selfless contribution to education, mentoring of future aestheticians and colleagues, and for the continued growth and professionalism of the industry. Jamie Treadaway, executive director of ... Read More
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