http://www.behindthechair.com/A news feed for salon professionals featuring news, information and updates on the happenings in the professional beauty industry.en-us60http://www.behindthechair.com/pageheads/images/rsslogo.gifhttp://www.behindthechair.com/8831http://www.behindthechair.com/news/default.aspx?NID=281With a new year comes new resolutions and on January 20, 2010, 2009, 750 members of the Matrix family gathered for three days at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix, Arizona for the “Matrix Imagine All We Can Be Event” and to commit to one powerful resolution- to reignite the passion & commitment to the beauty industry that Matrix founder Arnie Miller envisioned for the brand 30 years ago. Behind the ChairWed, 10 Feb 2010 11:32:37 GMThttp://www.behindthechair.com/news/default.aspx?NID=279The Purple Ribbon Council, a grassroots national charity dedicated to preventing domestic abuse, has named Patrick McIvor, owner of patrick mcivor color studio and studio two, and Matrix Artistic Color Director, Pretty in Purple National Campaign Chair and Spokesperson. Behind the ChairMon, 01 Feb 2010 14:40:15 GMThttp://www.behindthechair.com/news/default.aspx?NID=278The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) and National Cosmetology Association (NCA) are pleased to once again promote Dining For Change, the very successful charitable outreach program for the beauty industry. Dining For Change invites beauty professionals to network, share, enjoy each other's company over a meal and raise money for 3 worthy causes! Behind the ChairTue, 26 Jan 2010 15:28:23 GMThttp://www.behindthechair.com/news/default.aspx?NID=277Empire Beauty Schools is celebrating its most exciting milestone yet with “100 Days of Empire, 100 Schools and Counting,” a commemoration leading up to the opening of the 100th Empire Beauty School in July 2010. Behind the ChairThu, 21 Jan 2010 15:07:12 GMThttp://www.behindthechair.com/news/default.aspx?NID=276Denise Russell has joined the sales team for Belson Products as regional manager for the Northeast, Southwest and Canada. With an emphasis on the complete and diverse lines of all brands under the Belson umbrella, Russell focuses on the expansion of both Brazilian Heat and Smart Heat into her territories. Behind the ChairMon, 18 Jan 2010 15:19:55 GMThttp://www.behindthechair.com/news/default.aspx?NID=275For the first time ever, the International Salon & Spa Expo (ISSE), in cooperation with the Professional Beauty Association (PBA), will host the National Cosmetology Association's (NCA) Legends & Icons Charity Gala, honoring industry leaders who have made an indelible mark on the direction of the professional beauty industry and the lives of countless salon professionals.Behind the ChairWed, 06 Jan 2010 11:33:23 GMThttp://www.behindthechair.com/news/default.aspx?NID=274Phoenix Reuwer, born June 29, 2009, suffers from multiple birth defects including spina bifida cystica (myelomeningocele), hydrocephalus, Arnold-Chiari syndrome and clubfeet. In order to assist the Reuwer family with some of the financial difficulties that parallel Phoenix’s medical needs, the Fighting for Phoenix Runway Hair Show and Competition will be held Monday, January 11, 2010, at 7 p.m at Tinley Park Holiday Inn Convention Center; 18501 S. Harlem Ave., Tinley Park, IllinoisBehind the ChairMon, 21 Dec 2009 17:58:16 GMThttp://www.behindthechair.com/news/default.aspx?NID=273In November 2009, Colin Walsh, Vice President, General Manager, Matrix US, announced Elisa Fischer as the new Vice President Marketing, Matrix US. Fischer will be responsible for strengthening the brand’s development and will lead the Marketing, Integrated Communications, Purchasing, Promotional and Creative Development departments for Matrix, part of L'Oreal's Professional Products Division.Behind the ChairMon, 07 Dec 2009 15:08:29 GMThttp://www.behindthechair.com/news/default.aspx?NID=272The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) would like to remind all prospective entrants that entry deadlines for NAHA 2010 and BEACON 2010 are fast approaching! Due to the vast popularity and prominence of each program, entrants are reminded to dedicate the proper amount of time and creative expertise required of a successful entry. PBA provides multiple resources on how to enter each program, which can be found at www.probeauty.org/events. Behind the ChairThu, 03 Dec 2009 11:39:59 GMThttp://www.behindthechair.com/news/default.aspx?NID=271P&G Salon Professionals world class training facility, The Studio NYC re-opened October 16th, 2009 and unveiled the addition of their Research and Development facility. The R&D Salon is now co-located with the Education Studio at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. Behind the ChairFri, 20 Nov 2009 16:21:18 GMT