This week's editors' online pick comes from stylist Anne Shackelford! From Anne: "My emphasis now is on the human form and the all beauty that it can be. I want my canvas to live in this moment and be taken away from the mundane and immerse themselves into a 'new skin.' "
Top stylists and industry members share their memories and reflect on the industry legend Vidal Sassoon:
Saying Goodbye to an IconIt is with great sadness that Launchpad mourns the loss of industry legend Vidal Sassoon. Sassoon, 84, died from an unspecified illness at his Mulholland home in Los Angeles, CA surrounded by family. Known as a trailblazer and innovator, Sassoon spent his career perfecting cutting and styling techniques that continue to shape the industry today.
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Sara Jones, Sr. VP and General Manager, and Sid Cook, Vice President-International and Marketing, announced the following promotions in the Exclusive and Export Divisions of Zotos International. Beauty Launchpad congratulates the following individuals:Exclusive Division:
On July 23, 2012 in Atlanta, GA, Prive will hold an inspirational and motivational educational class covering everything you need to know to run a successful salon in this day and age: customer relations, attracting the right staff, PR & marketing, social media and much more. Spend a day with Ken Baker, Privé Programs Manager, investing in your staff and business while learning how to build a cohesive winning team. Tools and resources are provided as well as immediate actionable take away steps.
Emiliani Enterprises, a full service wholesale distributor of beauty and hair care products, celebrated their Union store’s 50th anniversary on Wednesday, May 9th 2012.Representatives from the Mayor’s office and Chamber of Commerce presented the Emiliani family with a certificate of congratulations.Attendees celebrated with the 3 generations of the Emiliani family and enjoyed complimentary food and refreshments. Guests and shoppers also received manicures given by O.P.I. specialists, beauty tips, and hair styling!
Hair DiademaArt Director: Fabio MessinaPhotography: Andrea RainoldiMakeup: Cristina Marzo per 20100MilanoStylist: Chiara Tubia
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With great sadness, Pivot Point International, Inc. announced the passing of Corrine Passage Bernin, 50, on May 16th in Evanston, Illinois. Corrine was the only daughter of Pivot Point founder Leo Passage, who passed away himself May 11, 2011.Corrine, who served Pivot Point as Senior Vice President, Production and Systems Development until her death, spent her entire professional career with the company.
