March 7, 2013
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The International Salon & Spa Expo (ISSE) Long Beach, held January 26-28, is billed as the West Coast’s largest and most influential total beauty event. Produced by the Professional Beauty Association (PBA), the ISSE concept has evolved beyond the traditional “hair” show to really incorporate a diverse exhibitor base covering hair, nails, cosmetics, esthetics, wellness, massage, and advanced education. More than 400 beauty brands were on display for nearly 40,000 beauty professionals in attendance. ISSE Long Beach 2014 will be held January 25-27.
Keywords: African American Manicurists Association Artistic Nail Design Atwood Industries Belava Bio Creative Labs
August 23, 2012
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Veteran tech John Hauk drops in on student blogger Starr Rooks after hearing that meeting him was one of her professional goals.
Keywords: charity cosmetology schools John Hauk Light Elegance students
July 5, 2012
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The idea of these ticking lists — of things to accomplish before you “kick the bucket,” so to speak — are gaining popularity via blogs, ad campaigns, and other media outlets. We asked our readers to share their professional ones. (No offense to pros-and-cons lists, but we think bucket lists are much more fun!)
Keywords: CND goal-setting John Hauk OPI Products Young Nails
April 21, 2012
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John Hauk is hosting three new competitions at the fifth Nail Tech Networking Event of the Smokies, which will be held at the downtown Gatlinburg Convention Center on June 24-25, 2012.
Keywords: competing competitions John Hauk networking event
March 21, 2012
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Long-time competitor John Hauk has just announced a new venture — Cruise with the Nail Stars, hosted by John Hauk.
Keywords: continuing education education John Hauk
June 1, 2008
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John Hauk, OPI technical advisor, award-winning competitor, and salon owner, speaks about a common problem that is slowing down services in salons.
Keywords: filing techniques John Hauk OPI Products
October 1, 2007
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John Hauk, salon owner, OPI technical advisor. In his other life: tennis player.
Keywords: John Hauk My Other Life OPI Products
August 1, 2004
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For this month's cover shoot, John Hauk, top competitor, salon owner with a full book of clients, and OPI Products’ new technical advisor, helped us create a Puccini-inspired nail look.
Keywords: Behind the Scenes doing nails for photo shoots John Hauk OPI Products
February 1, 2003
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As in past years, veteran competitors John Hauk, Salina Rush, and Lorena Marquez, all familiar with the winner’s circle, set the pace for the competition.
Keywords: Amy Becker competing John Hauk lorena marquez rita horvath
May 1, 2000
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For this month’s cover, we look care of the first part—supplying the model—and left the rest to Hauk. He began by applying his competition-quality tips with pink-and-white acrylic overlay on our model.
Keywords: Behind the Scenes John Hauk
May 1, 2000
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John Hauk knows that a good model is essential to winning in nail competitions. Some of those same skills help retain clients.
Keywords: Behind the Scenes competitions John Hauk Top 25 Competitors