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More Spring Fashion!

More Spring FashionWe gather even more spring fashion trends to inspire your sense of style!

Did you read “Grin and Bare It,” LAUNCHPAD’s guide to fashion’s latest and greatest for the spring season in our March 2010 issue?

Hanging with Blair Hopper

Blair Hopper Freestyle System hanging blowdryer
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Executive Editor Jeryl E. Spear chats with Blair Hopper, CEO and President of Freestyle Systems. 

Hopper discusses his inspiration for the hanging blowdryer system, what Freestyle is doing to revolutionize other equipment, and how he thinks the whole world will be lit in the future.


Sublime

Aveda SublimeEighties goth. Nineties grunge. Eternal beauty.

Sublime, the latest collection from Aveda’s VP Creative Director Antoinette Beenders, is inspired by music, culture and the iconic personalities from the late 20th century.


ColorLuxury

ColorLuxury kpochs Klaus Peter OchskpOchs delights in his ColorLuxury collection!

Luxury means enjoyment and the desire for individuality. Beautiful hair is a luxury that can be fulfilled; through perfect colorations, they become unique looks.
Haircolor: Koleston Perfect from Wella Professionals

Dante's Antechamber

Lucie Doughty Dante's AntechamberVIDEO & PIX! Haute couture, fine art and bedazzling beauty converge in Dante’s Antechamber, an artistic venture from photographer August Bradley, fashion stylist Alejandro Peraza and hair maestro Lucie Doughty.


Price Fixing

Price FixesWhat are you doing to make your salon "recession-proof"?

If you do nothing to address the recession, you'll find that clients are stretching their visits from monthly to bi-monthly or longer.  With an unempoyment rate currently north of 10%, even the most affluent are cutting costs to save in the event of a catastrophe.

What are you doing to attract new clients, the lifeblood of your business?

Nick Arrojo Inks Reality TV Deal

You've devoured his book, Great Hair. You've watched him on every episode of TLC's What Not To Wear. You've been transfixed by him onstage. Now you can watch Nick Arrojo in action in a new NBC reality series currently in development.

Alexander McQueen: In Memoriam

Alexander McQueenAlexander McQueen (1969-2010)

See more in Fashion Editor Karie Frost's blog »

ISSE ISSE, Baby!

ISSE ISSE BabyManaging Editor Amy Dodds visits exhibitors and attendees at the International Salon & Spa Expo (ISSE) 2010 in Long Beach!

Men's Spring Fashion 2010: Duckie Brown

DB 1Launchpad has pics of the coolest styles from the hottest runways of spring 2010!

This week check out Duckie Brown's line!



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