John Frieda along with some top salons in Boston, have launched HAIRraising, an organization that brings together the salon industry to raise money for Children’s Hospital Boston. HAIRraising plans to raise funds during the month of May and are looking for salons all over the country to participate.

Children’s Hospital is one of the best and biggest medical research hospitals in the world. However, due to the current economic climate, donations have slowed and that has impacted the works of Children’s Hospital Boston that rely heavily on charitable contributions.

John Frieda says, “We in the salon industry have a unique ability to lend a “helping hand” and make sure our children continue to receive the care they so desperately need. “ His initiative in the form of HAIRraising, plans to bring the salon community together to raise money for a critical cause, and a chance (for salons) to win prizes generously donated by icons of the hair industry.

Participating in HAIRraising is easy and will require very little of your time. If you are a salon owner, you need to register your salon today and during the month of May, ask your patrons to add $1 or more to their bill. You can then send in your donations by June 11, 2010 to make sure all the needy children continue to receive the care they so desperately need.

While raising funds, salons will also have the ability to win prizes and publicize their participation in HAIRraising. Some of the prizes include lunch with Frieda, helping Orlando Pita at a fashion show in New York, assisting Serge Normant on a celebrity shoot, tuition to a two-day seminar at the Arrojo Academy and an opportunity to work closely with Sally Hershberger, Danilo and Rita Hazan.

“This is your chance to join with some of the biggest names in the salon industry and across Massachusetts and save a child’s life in the process” says John Frieda. Register your salon for HAIRraising today and also encourage other salons in your area to register online.

To register your salon for HAIRraising, click here

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Bravo’s creative hair-styling competition series Shear Genius saw the elimination of another stylist in Episode 5. Amy Michleb from Toronto, Canada was eased off as she could not impress the judges during the elimination challenge.

Amy is a young and dynamic stylist who is actively involved in the hair industry. She was the youngest stylist on Shear Genius season 3 which has gone international for the first time. Her elimination means that the competition is over for the youngest competitor.

The elimination challenge on Episode 5 of Shear Genius 3 was that the women will be styled in 1940’s hairstyles of finger waves and pin curls. The guest judge was Robert Vetica, a Hollywood hairstylist.

The stylists were given a challenge in which their models had husbands who were all currently serving in the military overseas. Their hair had to be given a 1940s style so that the women looked beautiful when they filmed messages to their men.

Amy, April and Janine found themselves among the bottom three as judges gave their verdict. Amy struggled because her hairstyle was turning 1930’s depression era. The judges came down on Amy, telling her that it wasn’t a style, it was a set, and that led to her elimination from Shear Genius season 3.

Amy’s husband – Woody Michleb, an award winning stylist himself was featured on ScissorBoy’s cosmetology program. In that episode, he demonstrated new hairstyling trends for Fall/Winter 2009.

After Amy’s elimination from Shear Genius 3, there are seven stylists who will now compete for the ultimate prize of $100,000 and prove they are the best of the bunch.

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Allison Iraheta haircut is one of the most popular styles to flaunt these days. It is her hair color that makes it look more vibrant and playful than her actual style which is styled with professional hair shears.

Allison Iraheta who is famous for her smoky voice, electric fashion burgundy red hair color, edgy textures and creative fringes made her return to the “American Idol” stage yesterday. She was present for the show’s Top 24 result show on Thursday night, February 25. The teen rocker who finished fourth on season 8 delivered her first televised performance of from debut album “Just Like You”.

Allison Iraheta has a shaggy hairstyle that has lot of volume on the top of her head and bold bangs that are heavier on one side. Professional hair shears must be used to achieve Allison Iraheta’s hairstyle which stands out because of the vibrant red-violet color.

Allison is rocking a very new trendy haircut which is a medium cut with lots of layers, flip out ends, a side sweep bang, and lots of volume. To get a bold Red color like Allison Iraheta, you can choose either a permanent color or a semi-color.

To get that shaggy look start by applying mousse onto damp hair. With the help of a round brush, blow dry two-inch sections of hair. Make sure you apply upward tension at the root for achieving the lift and then turn the brush several times to roll the length under. Apply some pomade while slightly twisting thin pieces around your face.

If you want you can end up the job with the help of a finishing spray to achieve that Allison Iraheta haircut.

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Celebrity hair is often the most desired style that every salon has to entertain. Many of us like to sport a similar hairstyle that our favorite celebrity is flaunting.

To get that celebrity hair, some try to cut and style their hair at home. However, sometimes hair cutting at home can lead to messy hair and that’s why visiting a salon is a better option.

If you are one of those who failed to get a celebrity hairstyle at home, then you must be nervous about the messy state of your hair. But don’t worry, you can easily convert your current style (whatever it may be) to get Alexis Bledel hair bangs.

Hair bangs are used to fully or partially cover the forehead area of the face. People with a large forehead try to minimize it by getting Alexis Bledel hair bangs. There are various ways to add bangs to different hairstyles in order to create very beautiful looks for any occasion.

The Gilmore Girl star – Alexis Bledel uses bangs to change and create different celebrity hairstyles. The hair color of the gorgeous American actress/model is brown and it suits her face and enhances her beautiful eyes.

If your hair color is not brown and you are trying to copy Alexis Bledel’s hair bangs, then you should first think of coloring your hair. Almost any shade in the brown category will do, but make sure it suits your face.

After coloring your hair, now you need to allow your bangs to make a bold statement. To do that, pull the length back and secure into place with hair pins. Then piece your bangs by applying a small amount of pomade on your fingertips.

You are now ready to flaunt your celebrity hairstyle inspired by Alexis Bledel hair bangs!

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Hair loss is something most women never think about, but for a huge number of men it can be a massive and upsetting problem. Generally, nearly half of men experience noticeable hair loss by the age of 35, while others feel affected by their 60s. However, Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) promises hope for men to tackle hair loss.

It’s a terrible feeling for men who go bald in their thirties. The celebrities are so driven to hide their baldness that they too opt for various hair weaving procedures. Remember, how Hollywood royalty John Travolta threaded a weave through his remaining locks!

Follicular Unit Extraction is one of the two primary methods of hair-transplantation. In this procedure, hair transplantation surgeons take excess hair from the back of the head and implant it in balding and thinning areas on the top or front of the head. FUE enables one to harvest finer hair from the nape of the neck to be used at the hairline or for eyebrows

The biggest advantage of Follicular Unit Extraction is that men will only need to go through the process once or twice in their lives because once the follicle is in place it will continue to grow naturally. FUE does not leave a linear scar and hence it is used for patients who want to wear their hair very short.

Men who suffer from excessive hair loss usually opt for some medications and drugs. Some also prefer to wear wigs and those who don’t consider losing their hair as an embarrassment prefer to sport their natural hair.

However, Follicular Unit Extraction or FUE hair transplantation is fantastic because it removes the problems with wigs and plugs. Also, there are no scars, there’s no pain and it looks natural.

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What happens when you put 12 top stylists in a salon and turn up the heat with a $100,000 prize for the stylist that proves they are the best of the bunch? The result is Shear Genius. If you love all things hair then you need to tune in to Bravo’s Shear Genius Season 3 which has a whole new look promising more excitement. This is must see TV show for anyone craving their weekly salon fix now that Season 2 of Tabatha’s Salon Takeover is over.

Shear Genius premiers Wednesday, February 3 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo TV. Season 3 will feature Camila Alves in the role of host. The enterprising Brazilian beauty will take over the role formerly held by Jaclyn Smith of “Charlie’s Angels” fame. Camila will be accompanied by celebrity judges Jonathan Antin and Kim Vo. Orlando Pita also makes special appearances adding his voice of expertise as mentor to the contestants.

The special thing about Shear Genius season 3 is that it has gone international for the first time ever. After combing the world in search of top stylists, Bravo has assembled 12 remarkably talented individuals who will raise the level of competition as never seen before. The winner will receive $100,000 in prize money furnished by Nexxus Salon Hair Care, an apprenticeship with Nexxus and the chance to style hair for an Allure magazine photo shoot.

In each episode, the stylists compete in a short cut challenge – testing technical hairstyling skills, and in the elimination challenge they test creativity and advanced skills. From styling a risqué runway show where the hair must artfully cover areas the outfit does not, to a romance novel shoot, the competition gets fierce as the stylists strive to prove their work is “Shear Genius.”

The 12 cutting edge stylists you will see battling it out for the ultimate prize of Shear Genius season 3 are:

1. Adee – 36, Hometown: London, England
2. Amy – 25, Hometown: Toronto, Canada
3. April – 42, Hometown: New York, NY.
4. Arzo –35, Hometown: San Francisco, Calif.
5. Brian – 37, Hometown: New York, N.Y.
6. Brig – 33, Hometown: Simi Valley, Calif.
7. Faatemah – 36, Hometown: Minneapolis, Minn.
8. Giacomo – 43, Hometown: Austin, Texas
9. Janine – 28, Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
10. Joey – 29, Hometown: Melbourne, Australia
11. Jon – 38, Hometown: Nashville, Tenn.
12. Matthew – 38, Hometown: Denver, Colo.

Get the low down on this season’s stylists here

Click here to see ScissorBoy in conversation with Faatemah Ampey

The world of styling is much bigger than just a salon – and Bravo’s Shear Genius shows you what happens behind the scenes when 12 top stylists from around the world get together under one roof to prove they are the best! This season the challenges are more glamorous, the hair more knotty, and the competition more fierce, as the contestants attempt to demonstrate that their style is a cut above the rest. Throughout the series, the stylists’ skills are put to the test as they find themselves working behind the scenes at an iconic Hollywood hotel, styling a celebrity at a glamorous home in the Hollywood Hills, and even in a rural barn.

Make sure you’re watching Bravo TV on Wednesday, February 3 at 10 p.m to watch Shear Genius season 3. Stay in touch with all the updates from the show by visiting: http://www.bravotv.com/shear-genius

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Diana Schmidtke is a well known personality in the hair industry. She is the woman who keeps Hollywood’s leading men like George Clooney, Viggo Mortensen, Matt Damon and Taylor Lautner looking their best.

Diana is a freelance stylist who specializes in men’s grooming, style and hair care. She is currently based in Los Angeles and has styled clients on film sets and photo shoots, and her work has been featured in Esquire, Men’s Journal, Vogue, GQ, New York Times, W Magazine, and InStyle.

Diana has been a Men’s Hair Stylist for over 10 years and was featured on ScissorBoy’s online cosmetology show. She provided extremely valuable freelancing tips for stylists. In that episode she stressed on the importance of having a portfolio and how to get clients while working as a freelance stylist. You can check out Diana’s portfolio here

With a client list comprising who’s who of Hollywood stars, Diana Schmidtke is often approached for her insider knowledge and the ultimate question “How did you make it?” She answers the question by saying – “If I can do it, so can you!”

To help professional stylists, she has authored a book – SHORTCUTS – To a successful career as a Hairstylist or Make-up artist in the fashion and entertainment industries. It’s an amazing book for all stylists at all levels providing valuable insights into this amazing and lucrative career. The book is currently on Sale for limited time and can be ordered by visiting – www.shortcutsthebook.com

Diana is often featured on television shows guiding on various aspects of skin care for men. Recently she was featured on the Oprah Winfrey show. She presented “6 Steps to a Great Shave” in which she gave her expert advice on the right way to shave, how to prevent ingrown hairs, proper eyebrow maintenance and more!

Diana has lent her support to various endeavors in the hair & beauty industry. She also offers targeted courses to empower others so that the beauty industry can grow and prosper as it has for so many years.

Diana Schmidtke can be contacted at her website – www.dianaschmidtke.com

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Cosmetology education is an interesting field that promises a great career. Whether you are a student or a stylist, you need to keep yourself updated with the latest trends and techniques in the hair & beauty industry to become a better cosmetologist.

There are different branches in which cosmetology education is imparted. After the basic training, one can specialize to become a Stylist, Barber, Colorist, Manicurist, Nail Technician, etc. You can use your creative skills and talents in cosmetology like no other profession.

Many people select careers that allow them to achieve global recognition. If you are passionate about hair and beauty, then this industry will allow you to reach for the stars. Cosmetology is fun and a creative profession that will take you virtually anywhere.

There are many stylists in this industry that started with basic cosmetology education and went on to achieve massive appreciation for their work. Ivan Zoot is the world’s fastest haircutter who has three amazing world records to his credit. He is popularly known as ClipperGuy and has been a strong advocate of clipper cutting.

It’s worth noting that cosmetology education does not only make better barbers and stylists who work in salons, but also offers an opportunity to work with red carpet celebrities. Neeko is one such stylist who is known throughout the world as the celebrity stylist of choice for great stars like Halle Berry, Charlize Theron, Tyra Banks and many more.

To be a part of the hair industry is a great feeling for any stylist and to be appreciated for their efforts, one has to start with cosmetology education. It lays the basic foundation which can be built up with regular efforts.

The best part is that cosmetologists have strong employment opportunities across the world. While some choose to work as Freelance stylists, many even go into business for themselves. That’s why choosing the right cosmetology training program is so important. The best programs establish you on the path to getting yourself recognized on a global platform.

To know more about cosmetology education programs, visit www.scissorboy.com

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The New Year has just begun and we have started witnessing a lot of celebrity hairstyles. Men and women are heading to salons to get new looks for 2010. Celebrity hair needs to be styled with care and stylists make use of professional hair shears while dealing with celebrities.

It was Britney Spears who started 2010 with a new celebrity hairstyle. Britney went Brunette again and was spotted with her new ‘do in a hotel. Brit had been showing off her trademark blonde locks for months until she got a new darker hair color.

The surprising celebrity hairstyle of 2010 (so far) has been that of Lady Gaga who sported a new hair color at the Fontainebleau in Miami. Perhaps bored of her platinum strands, which experienced a host of transformations in 2009, the Paparazzi singer had taken her blonde ambition to the next level, opting for a shade of sunny flaxen that is ambitious indeed.

Lady Gaga hairstyles were very weird in 2009 as one of her styles looked like a massive dome. Celebrity hairstyles can be unconventional at times and Lady GaGa is one celebrity who makes them look ridiculous at times.

Recently, Kate Gosselin ditched her famous short spiky ‘do and started the new year off with an old (for her) hairstyle. Thanks to hair extensions, Kate’s blonde locks are now long and lush. It is reported that celebrity hairstylist Ted Gibson, spent nearly 20 hours last week meticulously adding hundreds of extensions to Kate Gosselin’s hair.

We are just one week old in 2010 and have already seen some high profile celebrities sporting new styles. It seems that 2010 will be a year of celebrity hairstyles!

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For 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 2010. This event will take place on January 30, 2010 at Hyatt Regency Hotel, Long Beach, California.

ISSE and PBA have come together for the first time to honor the industry leaders who have helped it evolve during its initial stages. Legends & Icons 2010 will witness Ann Mincey (legend), Robert Cromeans (icon) and Sonya and Christopher Dove (icons) being honored for their creativity and inspiring the salon industry professionals to develop an entrepreneurial spirit.

Ticket Prices for Legends & Icons 2010

Saturday Only: $25.00 each | $35.00 at the door

Sunday OR Monday: $45.00 each per day | $55.00 at the door

Sunday AND Monday: $65.00 each | $75.00 at the door

The tickets can be purchased Online (visit here) or by calling 800.263.9930. They can also be purchased via Fax, Mail or by contacting Authorized Ticket Sellers. Click here to get more info about purchasing tickets.

For more information about the Legends & Icons Gala 2010, please visit www.ncacares.org or www.probeauty.org/isse

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