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SEASON OF GIVING OPI www.opi.com The OPI Schaeffer Family Foundation believes that new graduates are the lifeblood of the professional beauty industry. The foundation awards $15,000 annually in nail technology and cosmetology school scholarships to applicants who submit an application and essay explaining why they want an OPI School scholarship. Nail technology scholarships were recently awarded to: Stephanie Muckey to the Tricoci University in Rockford, Illinois; Martha Ann Hughes to Wallace Community College in Dothan, Alabama; and Julie Gesin to Marinello Beauty School in North Hollywood, California. Cosmetology school scholarships were awarded to: Kalie Douglas to Regency Beauty Institute in Aurora, Illinois; Bonnie Lou Burke to Regency Beauty Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio; and Julie Morales to the Ogle School in Hurst, Texas. For more information about OPI Scholarships, contact Teresa Lewis, Director of School Sales, at 773-445-6956. Martha Ann Hughes receiving her scholarship from OPI. PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY ASSOCIATION www.probeauty.org When businesses and individuals join together in an association like Professional Beauty Association (PBA), we are more powerful advocates at the local, state and national level. Public policy and perception can have a profound impact on the professionals, companies and organizations that populate the professional beauty industry. PBA’s government affairs initiatives focus on a range of front-burner issues crucial to the beauty industry, including a tiptax credit for salon/spa owners, wage and hour issues, health-care costs, license mobility, ADA lawsuits, manufacturing issues, and health and safety issues. When new and confusing state tax legislation was passed in New Jersey, “Having PBA to advocate for salons here in New Jersey was a big relief,” said Ed Simon of Mystique Hair and Skin. “It’s comforting to know there are experts on staff at PBA to turn to when issues like this arise.” Through direct lobbying, grassroots engagement and involvement in strategic coalitions, PBA advocates the interests of the beauty industry on issues that matter most. All of the work PBA is forging in government affairs is supported by individuals like you—citizens of a dynamic industry who understand the real cost of apathy and the true power of ideas and action. L’AVANT GARDE, INC www.lavantgarde.com L’Avant Garde, Inc. salutes those industry icons who inspire us to blaze new trails, seek wider horizons, open new doors and always reach higher. We at L’Avant Garde believe our industry has its best days still ahead, and our salon professionals will have a bright future to look forward to. We are committed to empowering them with knowlDr. Said edge and the tools to be creative, efficient and profitable. Our mission is to bring exciting new concepts in hair care to salon professionals and their clients. Our philosophy is that the ultimate in highquality and creativity is achieved when one taps into the remarkable dominion of science and the universal wisdom of nature for a timeless synergy. Dr. Said, L’Avant Garde’s founder, is well known for his dedication to educating professionals in our industry. He participates in numerous seminars and educational shows and is always available to answer any questions and address any problems that salon professionals may encounter with any salon service they perform. With the approaching holidays, L’Avant Garde wishes all industry professionals and their clients the complete realization of their dreams. We extend our gratitude to our industrychanging legends for their pioneering vision and great effort to lead us. PBA’s government affairs event in Washington D.C. 64 DECEMBER 2008 www.modernsalon.com http://www.opi.com http://www.probeauty.org http://www.lavantgarde.com http://www.modernsalon.com

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Modern Salon - December 2008 Contents Behind the Cover Notebook Modernsalon.com New-Now-Next Modern Reports Ask the Experts Living Legend 50 Influential Hairdressers Innovators and Pioneers Celebrity Stylists Educators Trendsetters International Influencers The Season of Giving Modern Hair Modern Beauty The Goods Personal Style

Modern Salon - December 2008

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