Salon Today - December 2008 - (Page 12)

[RECEPTION] Party with a Purpose W What do natural curls have in common with Chevrolet’s Malibu Hybrid? In a creative pairing, the stylists from Bella Bethesda Salon, in Bethesda, Maryland, demonstrated their automotive interpretations when the salon partnered with a local car dealership for a unique hair show. The event celebrated the anniversary of the salon owned by sisters Lindsey Dabney and Stacy Dabney Ramirez. In the show Cars, Curls and Cocktails, the salon’s stylists showcased upcoming trends for 2009, pairing each with a set of wheels. The night also included demonstrations with Phyto hair products, a martini bar and drawings to win products used in creating the night’s featured looks. Bryan Haraway/Elevation Photos GRAND SLAM VIRTUAL EDUCATION BREAK OUT THE POPCORN at your next staff meeting and expand your salon’s educational opportunities simultaneously. Vivienne Mackinder, who has held positions as Art Director for Vidal Sassoon and Trevor Sorbie, recently released HairDesignerTV.com, a subscription-based educational program offering 58 video lessons (with more in the works) and featured-guest interviews. For $350 a month ($50 for individuals), salons can access Makinder’s expertise, broken down into brief step-by-step lessons on cut, color and dress work. A variety of lessons are available within each technique covering classic and contemporary styles. Future lessons, says Mackinder, will be iPhone accessible, and salons with WiFi will be able to turn the staff room into an on-demand learning lounge. Visit HairDesignerTV.com for more information. GOODIES BELSON PRO TOOLS WERE picked up by celebs such as The Killers, Sheryl Crow and Ray Ramano at Andre Agassi’s 13th Annual Grand Slam for Children. Andre Agassi with Belson’s Janette Morales, at the 13th While money was raised for annual Grand Slam for various children’s organizations Children charity event in and programs funded through Las Vegas. the Andre Agassi Charitiable Foundation, Belson Pro was one of the 14 companies in the Grand Slam Gift Lounge. Presenters and performers visited the lounge to pick up Belson Pro’s 1,875-Watt Ultra Lightweight Dryer with Tourmaline and a one-inch Slim Straightener with Extended Plates. 12 | December 2008 www.salontoday.com http://www.HairDesignerTV.com http://www.HairDesignerTV.com http://www.salontoday.com

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