Aesthetic VideoSource recently won two 2013 Bronze Telly Awards for Acupressure Massage: Feet, Hands & Face for the Mat and Thai Acupressure Massage: Feet, Hands & Face for the Table. The 34th Annual Telly Awards received over 12,000 entries from all 50 states and five continents. The Telly Awards is the premier award honoring the finest film and video productions.

jane iredale was recently certified cruelty-free by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics’ (CCIC) Leaping Bunny Program. Made up of eight animal protection organizations, CCIC is the leading internationally respected coalition responsible for cruelty-free certification of personal care and household products. This prestigious certification represents a further milestone in the brand’s unwavering commitment against animal testing.

OPI Products Inc. has announced the transition of Suzi Weiss-Fischmann from OPI co-founder & executive VP to OPI consultant. Known worldwide as “The First Lady of Nails” for over 31 years, she will remain OPI’s creative inspiration and brand ambassador for journalists and clients. She created the first 30 OPI colors. Weiss-Fischmann's new role is effective beginning July 2014.

Las Vegas’ first and only all-inclusive beauty destination, partners with America’s nail salon expert essie® to open the city’s first essie Nail Lounge, offering all of the brand’s over 250 trademarked nail polish colors and gel services. LOOK Style Society is now open inside Town Square Las Vegas. The ultra-chic environment features eight manicure stations, four pedicure spa chairs, over-sized mirrors with customized frames and…

Mark G. Lebwohl, M.D., was named president-elect of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) during the last day of the annual meeting in March. The AAD is the world’s largest dermatologic society, representing more than 17,000 physicians specializing in the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of skin, hair, and nail conditions. He will hold the office of president for one year.

BOLDFACE Group, Inc. recently announced the appointment of John LaBonty as president and chief executive officer. LaBonty joins with a wealth of experience including vice president and general manager of international for Smashbox Cosmetics, where he grew gross revenue by more than 400 percent. He has led multiple sales, marketing and general management organizations with both companies within North America and internationally.

Revision Skincare is pleased to announce the appointment of Beth Berry to the position of account executive. Berry comes to Revision with seven years of sales experience and practice management in the medical aesthetic industry. She will cover the territory of Alabama and Western Florida for the brand. As an account executive, Berry will be in charge of growing the brand’s presence in her territory…

Global professional beauty brand Sothys is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Heron to the position of national trainer. Heron comes to Sothys with 18 years of experience in the professional skin care industry. Previously regional educator for Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas, Heron also served as a spa manager and aesthetician for various spas and salons in Minnesota.