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Wella Canada Taps Chris Weber as Their First Canadian Brand Ambassador

Wella Canada has named award-winning hairstylist Chris Weber (chrisweberhair) their first Canadian brand ambassador, tapping the Vancouver-based artist to bring his signature “lived-in luxury hair” aesthetic to education, content and mentorship for stylists across Canada. Chris is internationally recognized for his approach to dimensional color, seamless extensions and elevated styling, with a focus on

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O&M Appoints Chris Hammond Managing Director Amid Global Expansion

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Schwarzkopf Professional Names Tracey Cunningham as U.S. Creative Director of Color and Technique & Jacob Schwartz as U.S. Hair Color Trend Ambassador The biggest names in hair join forces as Schwarzkopf Professional grows its celebrity colorist program

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Redken Announces Vernon François as Global Consultant, Celebrity Hairstylist & Educator

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Industry veteran Chris Hammond has been appointed by O&M to the newly created role of Managing Director as the professional haircare brand continues its global expansion. Chris brings more than 20 years of experience in the professional haircare industry across Australia, the U.K. and the U.S. His appointment follows continued growth for O&M in the

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Beyond Technical Skills: What Today's Hairstylists Need To Build a Lasting Career

Technical skills will always be the foundation of a hairstylist's career, but they're no longer the only skills that matter. In Part 2 of BTC's exclusive conversation with KEVIN.MURPHY, Editorial Director Steph Bong sat down with Rocky Rumpel (@rockyrumpel), General Manager of North America, and Sarah Lund (@sarah.lovekm), Director of Education, to discuss how education

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O&M Appoints Diane Gorgievski as First-Ever International Editorial Director

O&M has appointed session stylist, salon owner and educator Diane Gorgievski (@dianegorgievski) as its first International Editorial Director, a newly created leadership role that reflects the brand's continued global expansion. With more than 20 years of international session styling experience, Diane is also the founder of KODA, with salon locations in Bondi and Sydney's QVB.

Keune’s “Shop Small, Care Big” Campaign Helps Salons Drive Retail Sales

Keune's "Shop Small, Care Big" Campaign Helps Salons Drive Retail Sales

Keune is helping salons turn retail conversations into client education with the launch of Shop Small, Care Big, a salon support initiative designed to reinforce the value of purchasing professional haircare directly from stylists. The campaign provides Keune salon partners with customizable digital, social and in-salon assets, including branded social media graphics, retail displays,

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Ashlee Norman: Why the Industry is Relearning What Makes an Educator

Ashlee Norman (@ashleenormanhair) is known globally for her education skills and commanding stage presence, but in 2007, when she joined Bumble and bumble as a network educator, she had a lot to learn. Now, after building a career as one of the industry’s most respected educators and cutters, she returns during the brand’s new

Redken Announces Celebrity Colorist Matt Rez as Brand Ambassador

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Joico Announces Exclusive Partnership With Celebrity Stylist Frederic Aspiras

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Nine Zero One Salon Adopts Joico LumiShine® as Their Go-To Haircolor

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