Mark Kuzma, owner of Laboratory Hair Studio, presents a check to Dina Manzo of Project Ladybug. Laboratory Hair Studio raised $1,050 on behalf of the Project Ladybug Foundation, which benefits seriously ill children. The salon’s cut-a-thon on
At Spa Gregorie’s, a small Southern California-based chain of salons and day spas, they make it easy for their clients to raise money for their favorite causes. To host a day-long fundraiser at the spa, the
The American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) has created an easy way for salon, spa, and other beauty professionals to give back to the beauty industry. Dollars for Donations is a program available to any business
If you or someone you know experienced business disruption or damage caused by the recent tornados, help is available from SalonCentric. Recognizing the severity of the physical damage and revenue loss many salons have endured recently,
When nail tech Suzette Rogers heard that her longtime client was once again going on a medical mission to Guatemala, her interest was piqued. The team, she learned, would include two physicians, two nurses, and 20
No doubt about it, George Schaeffer is a good man. Schaeffer — the founder, president, and CEO of OPI Products and CEO of Aloxxi International — has continued his giving ways with a major gift to
On May 7, employees of American International Industries (A.I.I.) joined with more than 50,000 walkers and runners at the 18th Annual Revlon Run/Walk in Los Angeles. This event raises funds that are crucial to the fight against
I recently heard about a massage therapist who is throwing in-home massage parties that raise money for charity and my first thought was that nail techs could do the same thing quite successfully. Heide Metzger, a
If you’ve been in the beauty industry a while, you may already be familiar with Look Good…Feel Better. This free, non-medical, national public service program is dedicated to helping women with cancer cope with the appearance-related
I subscribe to a free e-newsletter from the National Association of Eco-Friendly Salons & Spas (NAEFSS) called “One Green Thing.” The president of the organization, Tamara Jercha, began a recent newsletter by explaining the three “E”s
