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6 Things Every CEO Needs to Know About Branding to Better Manage The Human Side of Business
By Jane Cavalier
We live in an upside world where the old rules no longer apply. In order to rally everyone together to stand behind a company and its path during all the ups and downs, leaders need to draw upon emotions as rationality will not carry the day. They have one tool at their disposal to do this delicate work – the brand.
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Whether your customers are looking for a system for healthy tresses, or in need of deep hair repair, Infusium is a great choice. Infusium has been providing a salon professional experience for its customers since 1928.
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By Dr. Shanessa Fenner
Summer weather can be absolutely beautiful. While the warmer temperatures are great for summer fun, heat can have a detrimental effect on the hair. Check out some tips you can share with your customers about the importance of protecting their hair during the hot summer months.
Is Procrastination Bad or Good, And Should You Trust a Procrastinator?
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It is never too late to embrace the spirit of reinvention. This is a great time to consider reintroducing yourself to your customers. The world is always moving and changing. Your customers are not the same people they were last year, or possibly, even last month. As a leader and store manager, it’s important to remember that it’s ok that things change. All that matters is how you adapt to those changes.
The first step in figuring out if your brand needs reinvention is to assess where you are in your growth model. Take a look at your sales and customer feedback to see what’s changed and why. You could reintroduce yourself to your customers by launching a campaign that helps people remember the reason why you opened your store in the first place. You could share your OTC journey with your customers on social media or in a newsletter campaign. Another way to reinvent yourself is to change the way your store looks. Remerchandising, painting the walls a new color, or adding chairs with a few beauty magazines nearby, could help your customers feel more comfortable in your store. Because of the Pandemic, many people are still craving authentic interactions so don’t forget about the value of a friendly smile and impeccable service. For tips on branding check out “6 Things Every CEO Needs to Know About Branding to Better Manage The Human Side of Business,” on page 20.
Allyson Leak EDITOR
Our July issue focuses on the importance of Hair Care and the people behind the brands. Getting to know the story behind the brands in your store can be helpful when explaining the product benefits to your customers. Check out our Manufacturer Profile on KAB Brand’s on page 18. We’ve also put together a great list of Dream World products for adding a variety of options to your store in our MarketPlace on page 12.
I am really thankful for your readership and I truly hope that the pendulum of success continues to swing in your direction. I will continue to gather inspiration for tips on business growth, research new products, and share brand education with you.
Hope you enjoy our July issue.
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Their partnership with screen legend Raquel Welch was another way the brand helped to illustrate the power of hair to help women define who they are. In 2003, Raquel partnered with HairUWear to introduce the Raquel Welch Wig Collection which is one of the largest and most-respected wig collections worldwide. Known for its bold and stylish looks, the line helps women radiate beauty and confidence.
HairUWear’s portfolio of brands includes the Raquel Welch® Wig Collection, Hairdo®, Great Lengths®, Gabor® Wig Collection, American Hairlines®, HIM by HairUWear®, and more.
HairUWear continues to be a proud sponsor of the American Cancer Society. Since 2003, HairUWear has donated more than 100,000 wigs valued at $15 million to the American Cancer Society.
Having a website that is informative and easy to use is an important part of a professional partnership. The HairUWear.com website is informative, offering detailed information on each product line, as well as product education, store locators, and an easy process for retailers to sign up.
Customers come to your shop for a variety of reasons. Whether they need regular hair maintenance items, something for a special event, or a gift for a friend, it’s important that you offer as many hair and beauty tools, products, and accessories as possible. Having an idea of what your repeat customers like and how often they come in and shop can help, too.
J2 Hair Tool Dryer Pro is an 1875 Watt dryer that allows for a smooth finish without damaging hair cuticles. It includes two straightening detangler combs, one is a concentrator and one is a diffuser.
This 1875 Watt Stand Up Dryer is perfect for an at-home salon feel. It offers an adjustable height, a portable design, and an easy temperature control system.
The Dream World Flexible Detangler Brush is great whether your customer’s hair is short or long and can help remove tangles. It is great for various hair types and can be used on wet and dry hair. It also features an ergonomic design and a non-slip rubber grip.
The Maxi Thermal Pressing Rake Comb has wide spaces between the long teeth, which can make it easier to detangle the hair during straightening.
This J2 Electric Pressing Comb has a multitemperature function. It is electrically heated to help make your customers’ hair smooth and straight.
Alaffia’s Authentic African Facial Serum is crafted with unrefined shea butter, argan oil, and watermelon seed oil to deliver a burst of antioxidants and nourishing hydration. It is ethical, handcrafted, and clean. The Authentic African Exfoliating Face Scrub is crafted with unrefined shea butter, African black soap, and natural exfoliants to gently polish skin, revealing new radiance.
The Brittny Shampoo Brush can be used as a scalp massager which can help stimulate blood circulation and promote hair growth. It also helps provide a deep cleansing experience.
The Dream World Magnetic Braider Band is a perfect and practical tool for any salon or at-home experience. The strong magnetic force allows your customers to style their hair efficiently and with more ease.
For over ten years KAB Brands have been providing its customers with products that promote hair health. Their products help deep condition, moisturize, prevent breakage, strengthen, and restore the hair strands. A strong customer base, quality products made with care, and a passion for great customer service as well as product education, has contributed to their success. Check out our interview with their General Manager Walt Winslow, to get to know their brand story.
Q: What is the mission of KAB Brands?
KAB Brands mission is to develop innovative hair products with superior end-user performance and results, at affordable prices. We compliment this with programs that offer healthy inventory turns and profits to our distribution partners.
Q: If you had to pick three words to describe your ApHogee brand, what would they be? Unique. Effective. Respected.
Q: How did the company get its start?
KAB Brands was formed in 2012 with the acquisition of the ApHogee brand, a well known brand among salon professionals, from Unilever. Since then we have successfully expanded our offerings and presence in both the professional and consumer sectors.
Q: Can you tell us about your role and background?
KAB ownership has decades of experience in developing and contract manufacturing personal care products, both in and outside of hair care space, for many companies.
Q: What products fall under the KAB umbrella?
KAB Brands currently markets ApHogee and VoluMedic hair care products.
Q: Who is your main audience and what sets your brands apart from the rest of the industry?
ApHogee’s positioning is “Serious Care and Protection for Damaged or Weak Hair.”
KAB Brands is run by a team of experienced and talented Sales, Marketing and Operations individuals. As General Manager, I oversee the teams and drive the strategy for the brand.
Our Two Step Protein Treatment is well-known among curly/textured hair community and is unique and unmatched in treating seriously damaged hair, meaning hair that won’t hold color or is limp, lifeless, dry or over-processed. We have a strong following among stylists or consumers that routinely use chemical services or heat tools on hair. Users of relaxers, perms, texturizers, bleach and color all solve damage issue with ApHogee Two Step Treatment. Our business has grown dramatically thanks to the hair coloring trends.
Q: What trends do you feel are most prevalent in the multicultural beauty industry right now?
We are seeing more and more need for products to address damage and repair hair because of trends that include braiding, extensions/weaves, the “glass” hair trend of silky smooth, straight hair, even on curly/textured hair girls, and also creative hair color. While natural hair has been a trend for a few years, our products also keep natural hair in optimal condition.
Q: We know ApHogee is your original two-step protein treatment. What is unique and important about this two step process?
Hair is made of protein and nothing repairs structural damage like the right activated protein in the right system. We add emollients and humectants AFTER the protein, in the second step, and not mixed in with our protein. This gives far better results and lasts much longer than the typical “Intensive Conditioner”. Results are visible instantly.
Q: How have your customers responded to the Curlific line?
How does this quinoa based product help curly hair?
When the curl trend started taking off, some companies re-fragranced and re-packaged existing formulas for this growing market. We spent 3 years of testing to develop products that were formulated specifically for hair that is naturally curly, wavy, coily and also for those who wear their hair straight or natural. The cross section of a curly hair shaft is different than that of straight hair. This difference leads to easier damage to the cuticle in styling, which is why curly hair tends to dry out more easily. Curly hair not only needs moisture but sealers to retain the moisture. Our Quinoa protein is specialized and unique, in that it contains a higher percentage of sulfur containing amino acids than even keratin protein. Sulfur containing amino acids are among the most important in hair structure.
Q: We know you specialize in the science of hair and proven results. Is there any info from any of your recent studies that you’d like to share?
Our current advertising touts one of our most important findings: “Porous Hair treated with a single application of ApHogee Two Step Treatment prior to coloring shows 30% less color fade after 10 shampooings, on average” ApHogee Two Step Treatment solves the two biggest problems that afflict hair color clients: Breakage and Fading! Other current studies involve new products and are proprietary.
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Visitors can ask any hair question on “Ask the Expert” and receive an answer within 24 hours, often within a few hours. Anyone can also answer 4 questions on a simple pull down menu and get a prescription of 1-4 recommended products based on their hair type, texture and regimen.
Q: How has your experience been with social media marketing?
Do you find it’s a good way to connect with your customers?
We have an excellent social media industry partner helping us spread the word on ApHogee and we continue to learn how to evolve our messaging to different audiences. It is a great way to connect with existing and potential users. We are fortunate to have a very active community, that loves to share their success stories with our products on social media! We also have a robust influencer and ambassador program to help spread the word and educate users on ApHogee. Our social platforms and programs have helped us bring ApHogee to a new generation and broader global market.
Q: How do you share product knowledge with your customers and retailers?
We have a robust field sales representative force that does sales/education meetings periodically and our website, aphogee.com, is very user friendly
Q: How can OTC stores benefit from having your product lines in their stores. What suggestions do you have about store placement of your items?
ApHogee is moderately priced for good turns and we don’t sell to any high volume, mass market discounters. We offer good profit margins and a solution for the most serious problems their customers have. We help make them “Problem Solvers” and business builders, not just retailers.
Q: What does the future hold for KAB brands? Are there any new projects or products you’re working on?
Yes. The past two years with Covid we have had to focus on core inventory and supply chain issues that all companies are facing. We’ve doubled our inventory on-hand to maintain 95% plus service levels to our customers. We are moving forward on new projects and products this year and will continue to deliver exceptional, innovative products.
BY JANE CAVALIER
We live in an upside world where the old rules no longer apply. Many call it a VUCA world – volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. Mass consumerism has been replaced by a new consumption paradigm as people are driven by new essentialism where things matter less and relationships, experiences and self-being dominate all. In this new world, workers are restless, customers fickle, investors skittish, and the public has an appetite to cancel. In order to rally everyone together to stand behind a company and its path during all the ups and downs, leaders need to draw upon emotions as rationality will not carry the day. They have one tool at their disposal to do this delicate work – the brand.
Although often associated with marketing, brands are cultural icons that symbolically carry meaning. In just a nanosecond, they evoke common immediate meaning and emotions across all people. In a world where
everything is uncertain, brands can be trusted to stand true. Now, if you don’t have a brand, you can build one. Anyone can. It takes commitment to people, to tell their story and represent their interests with your brand, not your own. If you create a brand that represents the highest common denominator between your people (customers, employees, investors) and your products/services, then you can forge an enduring powerful partnership that will yield surprising dividends for your business. It all begins with understanding the basics of what a brand means for a business.
1. A Brand Resides in the Mind not in a Logo: Although expressed in a logo and a tagline, a brand is a mental construct that gets into the mind and lives in the memory of people. Branding is the process of creating the brand in the minds of people. It is typically done by creating things and experiences that “express” the brand such as marketing materials and product design. Brands also live in the
culture. Powerful brands like Nike become social concepts and exist in the culture where they continually give people cues and establish the brand as a part of society.
2. Brands Set Meaning: Brands give meaning to products. The brand is a mental lens that provides immediate meaning. A Snickers bar is a snack. Tiffany means luxury taste and quality. Apple is about unleashing creativity while IBM is about improving productivity. The brand provides context which tells people why a product is important to them.
3. Brands Carry Emotional Power: Like great art, brands are designed to elicit a response, both emotional and rational. Like art, they can enchant and often captivate people which creates desire. Marlboro was the first filter-tipped cigarette and was initially launched as a woman’s cigarette which wasn’t as successful. The same product was re-branded as the ultimate masculine smoke and with the swagger of the Marlboro man still remains one of the most powerful brands in the world. Powerful brands are mythologies that evoke emotions that swell to desire.
4. Brands are Fiction Not Fact: Branding is poetry not journalism. Messaging matrixes and value propositions belong to marketers and are fact-based. Branding is another world that is concept-based. Branding brings out the big gun – an idea. A powerful, transcendent, mind-tweaking idea designed to engage the mind and heart at another level. The idea is what catalyzes new behavior and thinking. The Home Depot is a large hardware store, but the brand makes it a Home Center for any current and aspiring do-it-yourselfer.
5. Brands Defy Logic: When you have a powerful brand, you’ll be surprised by what it can do. You will see strong conviction and commitment across employees, customers and investors despite challenges. People tend to defend the brands they love and stay loyal against all odds – better alternatives, cheaper alternatives, easier alternatives. To achieve that kind of priceless cohesion, you have to build and continually maintain the brand campfire - and make it into a bonfire for the whole world to see.
6. Brands Deliver Business Value Multiple Ways: Because powerful brands are sticky, they have the ability to build a moat around the business. Customers remain loyal even in the face of superior performing or lower priced competitors. People forgive and forget product and corporate errors which mitigates losses. People are more willing to try new products, services and experiences from brands they love which accelerates sales. If you have a vision to build an empire, but a brand to amplify the upside and mitigate the downside.
Many corporate executives view the brand as simply a marketing asset. Once built, a powerful brand can be used to wield influence in many circumstances from the Main Street to Wall Street to Capitol Hill. While products and executives may come and go within a company, the brand can endure forever – as long as it is well maintained.
In a world where people are becoming increasingly unmoored and where constant shocks and disruptions seem to prevent ‘normal’ from ever being a reality, brands are a reassuring presence that people can depend on. Powerful brands nurture, the people that come to work, buy products and invest in companies. Business always comes down to connecting with people on a human level. Powerful brands are creative concepts that stimulate the imagination and emotions in ways that most CEOs cannot. With a powerful brand, the CEO has a tool to open minds, raise hearts, command attention, bring everyone together and protect the business again in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world.
Jane Cavalier, CEO and Founder of BrightMark Consulting, is a nationally recognized brand strategist, board member, blogger and author of bestselling business book The Enchanted Brand (Amazon). She helps organizations conquer a changing world with powerful brands and reputations. Recognized for creating breakout brands like Snapple and Qwest, Jane has worked with over 100 organizations including American Express, Johnson & Johnson, ExxonMobil and the U.S. Navy. For more information, visit www.brightmarkconsulting.com.
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BY ALLYSON LEAK
Whether your customers are looking for a system for healthy tresses, or in need of deep hair repair, Infusium is a great choice. Infusium has been providing a salon professional experience for its customers since 1928. Heat styling, environmental factors, and even stress, can have damaging effects on the hair. This collection helps leave the hair soft and shiny without weighing it down.
Your customers can repair, restore, and revitalize their hair with Infusium shampoos, conditioner and treatments. The transformative formulas contain the i-23 Complex, a customized blend of protein and conditioners, which are designed to treat even the most damaged hair. Protein-infused treatments increase hydration, add shine, and reduce split ends and breakage.
The Benefits:
The Repair + Renew Collection features a rich and indulgent signature scent. The formulas are infused with Argan Oil and Keratin to help build strength, elasticity, and smoothness.
The Moisturize + Replenish Collection features their classic light and soothing scent. The formulas are infused with Avocado and Olive Oil to help hydrate and quench dry, dull hair.
Added Highlights to share with your customers:
Avocados have Vitamins B2, B3, B5, and B6. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, essential fatty acids and minerals makes Avocado a great ingredient to add to hair products.
Olive Oil contains oleic acid, palmitic acid, and squalene. These emollients can help soften the hair and nourish split ends. The antioxidant properties can also help scalp health.
Argan Oil is sometimes called “liquid gold.” It is rich in Vitamin E and made from the fruit of the argan tree. The essential fatty acids, as well as oleic and linoleic acid can be great for lubricating the hair shaft, which can help with moisture retention.
BY DR. SHANESSA FENNER
Summer weather can be absolutely beautiful. While the warmer temperatures are great for summer fun, heat can have a detrimental effect on the hair.
Here are some tips you can share with your customers about the importance of protecting their hair during the hot summer months:
1. Use a moisturizing shampoo and leave-in conditioner.
2. Drink lots of water throughout the day to prevent hair from becoming very brittle.
3. Use a deep conditioning mask on your hair.
4. Keep blow drying and additional heat sources out of your hair.
5. Use a quality hairbrush when detangling the hair.
6. Sleep in a satin bonnet to protect the hair while sleeping.
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The following products are great for heat protection:
1. Aveeno’s Apple Cider Vinegar Sulfate-Free ShampooOat is the major ingredient in this shampoo that is infused with apple cider vinegar to nourish hair strands from the root to the tip. It clarifies the scalp and adds high shine and volume to dull lifeless hair.
2. The Tangle Teezer Brush- This is the ultimate hairbrush for detangling and removing the knots in wet hair. It features 325
3. Shea Moisture’s Hydrate & Repair Moisture Shampoo for Damaged Hair- Restore and repair coarse hair by using this shampoo that contains Manuka Honey, Mafura Oil, and Yogurt Extract. It leaves the hair softer and more resilient.
4. Design Essential’s Moisturizing and Detangling Sulfate-Free Shampoo- Specifically formulated to increase the strength of weak brittle hair and promotes softness and manageability. The sulfate-free formula contains no mineral oils and promotes healthy hair growth.
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Camille Rose Naturals Algae Renew Deep Conditioning Mask- A deep conditioning mask that strengthens the hair to prevent thinning and shedding. The gourmet treatment is infused with a blend of pure blue green algae, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Design Essentials Kukai & Coconut Hydrating Leave-In Conditioner-Infused with Kukai & Coconut, this product provides intense hydration and leaves the hair silky smooth. The ingredients work together to transform the hair into a
Shea Moisture’s Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen This reparative conditioner detangles kinky hair and controls frizz. It forms a protective layer on each hair follicle and moisturizes the hair.
Meet Dr. Shanessa Fenner
Dr. Shanessa Fenner is an elementary school principal, TV show host, former radio personality, writer and model.
BY YORAM SOLOMON, PH.D.
A very famous preacher was procrastinating until the last minute on writing a very public speech he was to give. He went on stage without having the entire speech completed. He was a procrastinator. Then, on stage, at the last minute, he added four more words to it and decided to start his speech with the words: “I have a dream...”
What do you think when you hear the word “procrastination?” Is that a positive or negative word to you? We typically think of the word negatively and associate it with laziness, being disorganized, and not being strategic. But did you know that there are positive aspects to procrastination?
This article will first show both the negative and positive aspects of procrastination. It will also give you some advice as to how to decide whether to procrastinate or not. But the most important part is showing you how to determine whether you should trust a procrastinator or not and whether you should be trusted based on your procrastination profile.
• You may find out at the last minute that you need more information, but it will be too late to try and get it, or you will no longer have access to it.
• You may need access to someone to discuss your project, but that
person will not be available in the short window before the project deadline.
• The schedule may get pulled in, leaving you with insufficient time to complete it before the deadline.
• You may experience stress as the looming deadline is nearing. That stress could adversely impact your ability to complete the project on time and at a high quality, not to mention the negative impact on your health.
• Life happens. Something unplanned and unexpected could happen that will have a higher priority over the project, and once you shift your attention to it, you will not be able to complete the project on time.
• The longer you wait, the higher the probability that you will forget about the project or the deadline and, as a result, miss it.
• Missing the project due date for any of the reasons above could impose significant and negative consequences for you.
• The more time passes, the more ideas you may come across, which would make sense in the context of the project.
• On the same token, you may have more time to think of more (and
better) alternatives if you must offer a few in your deliverable.
• With time, you may come across information that may not have been available early on and is available now. Information you use may be more relevant and timelier.
• You give information and ideas already in your head more time to incubate. You cannot force old ideas to combine into fresh ones, and you must give them time, and procrastination will give that process time.
• You have more time to ask more people for their thoughts, advice, or use more people as sounding boards for what you think your deliverable should be.
• There is always the probability that the project gets canceled. If you do your part early without procrastinating, you may have just wasted your time and effort.
• The schedule may get pushed out, causing your deliverable to become dated, irrelevant, or simply putting undue pressure on you.
• Even without the schedule being pushed out, as time passes, things change. Your ideas and recommendations may become invalidated given new developments and new information.
• First, ask yourself if you get stressed over looming deadlines. If you are, then don’t procrastinate. Get it over with and avoid the pressure.
• Ask yourself whether you have everything you need at the beginning. Do you have all the information you need? Do you fully understand what you must do? Do you have access to the people or resources you need? Will that access stop at some point? Once you map those out, you can decide whether you can procrastinate and how long. Prioritize the tasks that may have time-limited resources and information.
• Ask yourself: what is the probability of you having more ideas, finding better alternatives, having more access to more (or new) information, or that having access to ideas, information, or people could improve the quality of your deliverable? If there is a low probability or impact of those things, you might as well not procrastinate. But if there is a high probability or impact, you may want to wait.
• Ask yourself: what is the probability of something urgent happening, or of you forgetting the deadline? If the probability is high, you might want to start soon and avoid procrastination.
As you embark on (or are assigned) a project, map out all the questions above. Get access to all the information and people you need before they are not available to you. But most importantly, make a draft, a prototype, or something that is good enough (albeit not at the highest quality you can deliver). If something happens, you will still have something to show, and something is typically better than nothing. As time passes, you can refine your deliverable with new information, new ideas, new alternatives, incubation, and access to people to run your ideas by. Your final deliverable will be better but not in jeopardy because you didn’t do anything about it and missed the deadline.
The quick answer is, “it depends.” You can determine that procrastination is neither good nor bad in an absolute, universal way. It’s not like telling the truth, which is a universal and absolute trustworthy component. Procrastination is a personality trait, and as such, trusting a procrastinator is a relative issue. Different people are simply different in their procrastination tendencies, and it doesn’t make them good or bad. Trustworthiness is contextual, which means that you may trust a procrastinator in certain contexts, but not in others—probably depending on the consequences to you. Finally, trust is also asymmetrical, which means that a procrastinator may trust someone who is not a procrastinator. Still, someone who is not a procrastinator may not trust a procrastinator.
Meet Yoram
Yoram Solomon, Ph.D., MBA, LLB, is the author of The Book of Trust®, host of The Trust Show podcast, founder of the Innovation Culture Institute™ LLC, and facilitator of the Trust Habits™ workshop. To book Yoram for a keynote or a workshop, enroll in his Trusted at Work online courses, get his books, get free content, or find out more information: www.trusthabits.com.
BY LAFAYETTE JONES
Beauty Industry Accounting & Tax Consultant
Larcina Carrington Wynn provides professional financial and tax services for Not For Profits and membership organizations including the National Beauty Culturalists’ League (NBCL), and community based small businesses ( beauty salons and barbershops). Wynn and her beauty industry professional stylist partner, Kimberely Bordeaux, have created a financial education syllabus for start-up and veteran beauty salon owners and independent operators. This program sponsored by SMSi and Urban Call Marketing is being featured on Beauty Super Stars, hosted by Miki Wright, via YouTube.
Wynn is President and the founding member of Carrington Financial Services, LLC. Mrs. Wynn is an accountant, income tax professional, business and trust consultant for more than 30+ years. The professional services offered by Carrington Financial Services, LLC are as follows:
• Accounting/Bookkeeping Services/Auditing Services
• Business Consulting and Management Services
• Accounting Services for Not for Profit and Membership Organizations
• Income Tax Preparation for Individuals and Businesses
• Administrative Back Office Support Services for Small Businesses and ot for Profit Organizations
• Trust Consulting and Accounting Support Services
Mrs. Wynn earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Accounting from the University of New Haven in 1985. She studied Business Economics at Southern Connecticut State University in the Master’s Degree Program. She is a registered tax preparer, trained by H&R Block. She is currently pursuing certification as an Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent. Mrs. Wynn is Business Advisor, Tax Preparer, and Tax Advisor. Mrs. Wynn has served on various Boards of Directors throughout the City of New
Haven, including the University of New Haven Alumni Board, Finance Committee, Urban League of Greater New Haven, and the United Way of New Haven, Grant Review Committee. She served as the Treasurer of the Board of Directors of the Whalley Avenue Special Service District. Mrs. Wynn was the Deputy Treasurer for Mayor Toni Harp Campaign 2015, the campaign treasurer for a West Haven candidate for State Representative and a Probate Judge candidate. Mrs. Wynn has also acted as campaign treasurer for two alderpersons in the City of New Haven and a candidate for town council in West Haven, CT. Mrs. Wynn is a member of the Chamber of Commerce Leadership Group class of 2004 – 2005. Mrs. Wynn was the former Treasurer, and is currently serving as the accountant for the Greater New Haven NAACP. Mrs. Wynn is a lifelong resident in the City of New Haven.
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Dr. Katie B. Catalon is a retired cosmetology teacher with the Charleston County School District. She places emphasis on the fact that the thirty years were enjoyable. Dr. Catalon served many years as the First Vice President of the South Carolina State Cosmetology Association (SCSCA).
Today she is the fourteenth President of the National Beauty Culturists’ League Incorporated, headquartered at 25 Logan Circle N.W. Washington, DC, organized October 1st, 1919. NBCL’s historic mansion national headquarters purchased in 1947 for $27,000 today is valued at more than $3.5 million. It is the largest group of Black beauty professionals (cosmetologists, barbers , and estheticians). NBCL has 17 state and affiliate chapters in key US urban and rural markets where millions of African-Americans worship,live,work, and study. The organization hosts an annual week-long conference focused on member and student beauty education. Past speakers at the annual meeting President’s banquet include a list of notables: Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, Democrat Minority Whip US Congressman James Clyburn (SC,D), North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley, Dr. Joe Dudley Founder Dudley Products, Cornell McBride,Sr. creator of Sta
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Sof Fro brands and Founder Mc Bride Laboratories Design Essentials and Robbie Bronner, Bronner Brothers family matriarch, Executive VP Judy Cole Sally Beauty retail store chain, Mario de LaGuardia, Chairman Global Beauty Alliance and other industry leaders.
She is a member of the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary of Our Lady of Guadalupe Court 110 of Charleston, SC. She served on the Board of Directors for the YWCA of Greater Charleston, and is the recipient of the NAACP Sheroes Award, and also a recipient of the TWIN Women Award from the YWCA. She is also a life member of Gamma XI Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Nu Sigma National Sorority, Life member of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), a member of the North Area Justice Ministry (CAJM), member of the Southern Poverty Law Center, member of the National Action Network (NAN), and the Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History and a life member of the NAACP.
She is the recipient of many awards for community service. She is a member of Saint John Catholic Church in North Charleston, SC and is a widow, the mother of two daughters, Regenia, and Sharmina (deceased), grandmother of eight, and great grandmother of four.
She is the author of four published books. CROSS TOWN ROUTE 1995, DOWN HOME 1999, THREE 2008, JOHN ‘L’ THE TALL MAN 2014. She hosted a book signing for her latest book JOHN ‘L’ THE TALL MAN at the National Beauty Culturists’ League Incorporated 96th Convention at the Hilton Savannah DeSoto Hotel on Sunday, July 26, 2015. Most of all, she is delighted to serve as the President of the National Beauty Culturists’ League Incorporated, and is most appreciative of all courtesies extended by members.
In humility and constant prayer, she states that her life will always be to serve, and assist others in ways that will always be pleasing to Jesus Christ. She always places emphasis on the fact that she signs all correspondence with the words Love & Peace.
President and Director of Education, Essations, Inc.
Beauty industry trailblazer and entrepreneur, Stephanie Luster, has made it her business to inspire others to use their platforms to walk in their purpose. Although she is based in the Chicagoland area, her reach spans internationally. As President and Director of Education of the Essations, Inc. family brand, she has traveled all over the world educating Stylists and consumers on one of the world’s most sought-after topics – hair.
Stephanie uses her 26 years of expertise to propel the brand and stylists to the next level. In addition to her position with Essations, Inc., the mother of two (Sophia and Brandon) also owns the Sophia Brandon Boutique Salon, serves as Vice President of the Ninaa Cares Foundation, and serves on the Corporate Board for Polished Pebbles.
Her Southside Chicago roots hold a special place in her heart and she is dedicated to reaching back to ensure our communities have the tools needed to build successful leaders for generations to come. As part of the infamous Luster’s hair products family, Stephanie looks forward to using her platform to continue motivating, educating, and mentoring others while building a legacy for her children.
Stephanie Luster shared her strategy for business survival in the ‘Winning the Retail Game’ Series in her interview with Miki Wright on Beauty SuperStars Talk. Reimagining her business as 90%+ of her clients (Hairstylists) were shut down and no longer able to do hair. She set out to serve that community and teach them how to retail, as well as offer the Essation’s Naked line as just the product to support them and their clients. If you are interested in Branding, Marketing, Retailing and long term business success, this interview is a must see. Watch Stephanie’s full interview on https://YouTube.com/mikiwright.
Celebrity and Editorial Hair Artist
Kia Sterling is a world-renowned celebrity and editorial hair artist based in New York City, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. With over 25 years of experience in the beauty and fashion industries, she travels the world educating on the latest trends in runway and editorial hair, creative wig making and design, and luxury extension techniques.
She has quickly become one of the most sought after hairstylists and educators worldwide, and a driving force in fashion and beauty. Her trendsetting style (that she describes as “rock and refined”) has been featured in major fashion publications such as Cosmopolitan, Zink, Allure, Vogue Italia (photo Vogue) and countless others, as well as television and advertisements such as Maybelline, Avlon and the Tony awards. Season after season Kia leads hair for major runway shows such as Mercedes Benz Fashion Week (NYC) and Philadelphia Fashion Week.
Kia was handpicked by multi-NAHA winner Charlie Price, of Bravo’s hit show Shear Genius to join forces and be an artist on his acclaimed artistic team The Beauty Underground. Kia is also a platform artist and educator for Indique Hair, the top luxury extension hair brands in the industry. Kia is represented by The Gleam Project.
As a fashion and beauty expert Kia has been invited to b ae guest editor and featured artist in many publications, where her views, tips, and expertise are often quoted. Kia has extensive salon experience from boutique to high fashion. Her experience extends from precision cutting, custom coloring, flawless extension work, wig making and design, luxury hair care, couture styling, and texture specialist and enthusiast. Kia believes in healthy hair first and education is key in her growth as a stylist, which she shares with her fabulous clients at Hairtique Color & Design in Philadelphia.
Kia believes she is living the best of both worlds, as a session and salon hair artist. This affords her the opportunity to share her passion to the fullest in creating beauty for people of all walks of life who enjoy living the #KiaSterlingHair lifestyle. Kia believes that diversifying your artistry will keep your career exciting and fresh. She lives for her motto: evolve, inspire, create and share as she is a strong believer in giving back and embraces her philanthropy work. Kia is totally committed to her craft. She was a guest on our “Outside of the Chair” series and walked us backstage into the world of styling hair for Fashion Week. She shared how to pack your kit and other details that many often ‘leave out’. She also told us how her passion for all things hair, beauty and fashion began. One of her most challenging times was when she was working backstage as the Lead for the team during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, when the media, instead of asking for the person in charge, walked right by her and interviewed one of her team members. Be sure to watch her full interview to find out why, at https://beautysuperstars.com/podcast.
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World renowned beauty expert Patric Antonio Bradley has been acknowledged as a Beauty Industry Icon for two decades. His God-given talent inspires and enables him to be innovative and imaginative, while creating trendsetting hairstyles and show stopping makeovers. Capturing the attention of artists around the globe, his bold styles have been featured by Dudley Products, Farouk Systems, and Naked by Essations, just to name a few. He was also the Artistic Director for Dudley Products, and Creative Director for Farouk Systems. His work has been displayed on more than 80 national and international magazine covers and billboards around the globe.
Other accolades include winning more than 30 national and international hair and makeup competitions, including the prestigious “Top Stylist and Educator” honor at Bronner Brothers International Beauty Show in 2017, and numerous other awards. He now serves as Chairman of Judges for the Bronner Bros. Hair Battle Royale. Patric can be seen in the movie Good Hair and authored “All Dressed Up and No Hair To Do” and “Makeup for Women of Color.” He has also won an innumerable amount of “beauty education” awards. The Beauty industry appreciates and recognizes Patric’s hard work, prowess and expertise; therefore he is considered one of the Top 10 Artists in the country.
To add another notch to his belt, in 2007 Patric Bradley started his own styling team, Team Hollywood; and his professional product line, P Element, in 2008. His latest venture is a partnership with Naked Essations bringing an industry game changer and newest collaboration, Naked and Patric Antonio Bradley So Soft Relaxer.
He travels around the world expounding his haircutting, coloring, hairstyling skills and sharpening his craft as an international Editorial Photographer for stylists around the world. His imagination as a Hairstylist and Makeup Artist knows no boundaries. His free-flowing creativity is depicted by Team Hollywood. He sets out to have one of the top teams and companies in the country. Patric Bradley recently started Rho Delta Tau, a Greek organization for hairstylist. Rho Delta Tau is an organization that provides for the less fortunate, as well as provides relief to those affected by acts of nature, as well as contribute to other charities.
Patric Bradley continues to make an impact by instructing hairstyling and makeup at interactive hair shows and events throughout the world. His credentials include educating at the International Beauty Show (IBS), Bronner Brothers, America’s Beauty Show (ABS), Spectrum Beauty Expo, IHS and Premiere Shows. He is also an acclaimed photographer, photographing for some of the best stylists and top magazines in the country and abroad encouraging healing within the Beauty industry!
Patric Bradley joined Miki Wright’s Beauty Super Stars for ‘Hair Color’
Month. As one of the premier Hair Color Educators, many talented Hairstylists look to him for guidance and training. Like any knowledgeable teacher, Patric stays abreast and keeps his skills “on point” by working tirelessly in Houston, Texas. Patric Bradley is an artist who sets the bar high and paves the way for “cutting edge” trends in hairstyling, education and makeup for years to come with his unique and captivating creativity. During his Beauty SuperStars Talk interview, Patric shared the hilarious story of how he became a Colorist. If you’re looking for Inspiration, confidence or sound advice on hair color, styling and building a Global Beauty Brand, watch Patric’s full interview on https://YouTube.com/mikiwright.
With more than three decades as a leader in the Beauty Industry, Miki Wright is an accomplished Entrepreneur, Consultant and Trainer. She’s a highly respected hair designer and platform artist, competitor, educator and mentor turned business coach and consultant who gets results. At the top of the list of many honors and awards, she was the youngest recipient of the Bronner Bros. “Legend Award.” Wright was the owner of Fabulous Finishes Salon and Day Spa, one of the first African-American owned Salon and Day Spas in the country. Her Salon and Spa were featured in Essence and Washingtonian Magazines, the Washington Post and named by Salon Today Magazine as one of the “200 Fastest Growing Salons in the Country” for three consecutive years.
As a market trainer for Ulta Beauty, she led her salon team and district to several National honors. She has consulted with Soft Sheen-Carson as an Educator and as their Salon Business Coach. Wright, who is also an Author, with extensive experience both inside and outside of the Beauty Industry. She enjoys empowering business owners to better serve their clients and create a life and business they love. She enjoys working with brands to help them elevate their own business and those that they serve.
Entrepreneurship runs in her family, as the daughter of and sister to accomplished hair stylists and business owners, she has developed a savvy business acumen and strong devotion to her profession. These talents, together with her down to earth personality and desire to share her knowledge, add up to the continued success that Miki enjoys. Along the way, she has acquired a wide range of skills and experience that she hopes will inspire others to help them create a successful career. With all this, Miki gives ultimate credit for her success to a deep spiritual faith, which constantly guides her toward her highest goals.
In addition, she recently launched Beauty SuperStars Talk, where she interviews Black Beauty Bosses who are excelling in the Beauty Industry to inspire and educate others.www.BeautySuperStars.com
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Having healthy hair starts with the right care. Asking your customers about their hair care regime shows you care and can help you suggest complementary styling products, tools, and even accessories that they might like while looking around your store.
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Bronner Brothers Tropical Roots Sculpting Foam is filled with natural oils to give the hair a nice shine. This great formulation has holding power that makes braids, twists, or sets more defined and neat with no frizz.
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African Pride Black Castor Miracle Braid, Loc & Twist Gel smooths frizz and flyaways while boosting shine for longer-lasting styles. This professional product leaves braids, locs, and twists neat and controlled. It is enriched with Black Castor Oil to nourish the scalp and help promote hair growth. The coconut oil deep conditions and adds hydration to help repair the hair.
4. Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie has neem oil that helps control frizz and makes curls soft and smooth. Coconut oil helps detangle and moisturize curls, while raw shea butter delivers intense hydration to repair damaged hair.
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Pull off flawless blending, smooth fades or textured tapers with the new reVITETM Clipper from Andis. This sleek clipper, available in two versions, was developed with an innovative blade set design that combines the functionality of an adjustable blade with the convenience of a removable blade, making blade swap-outs and maintenance easier than ever. Even recording artist Khalid couldn’t resist the reVITE Clipper in his “Last Call” music video, released earlier this year.
These professional clippers feature a high-speed motor, a comfortable grip for any hand size and a high-capacity battery delivering a 2-hour run time. The reVITE black version features an unbreakable aluminum lower housing and comes with a Fade blade that adjusts from 00000-000 for skin-close cutting. The reVITE gray version utilizes a composite housing for ultra-lightweight comfort and includes a Taper blade that adjusts from 000-1 for all-around haircutting. Both blades are constructed of stainless steel.
Yes - the reVITE clipper gives you the functionality of both in one! Each blade assembly includes the adjustable lever and features a snap-on design. This means no tools are required to change blades – it’s quick and easy for you to continue creating with one single tool.
“This setup is a game-changer for me. The weight is amazing along with the balance. It’s hard for me to put this clipper down when fading, free-handing or cutting clipper-over-comb. It’s my favorite clipper,” says, Donald “D.C.” Conley II, Andis Global Educator.
Whichever version of the reVITE clipper customers ultimately choose, retailers can help them add more versatility by upselling the additional blade set – a Fade blade or a Taper blade (each purchased separately).
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To realize your creative vision, the tools of your craft need to keep you in the game and into overtime. Our new reVITE™ Clipper with adjustable and removable blade design has your back. Lightweight and cordless, so you’re free to explore. Fade blade and Taper blade options to create your styles, your way.
Experimenting with bold new colors can be exciting for your customers. It’s an opportunity for them to create style versatility. However, sometimes the color they wanted may not turn out the way they want. If a customer comes into your store in this situation, let them know you have the perfect solution. The One ‘n Only Colorfix™ with Argan Oil helps remove unwanted hair color. It is a natural hair care product that contains no ammonia or bleach. It’s easy to mix and apply, great for all hair types, and is cruelty-free.
Known as “liquid gold” this oil has oleic acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid, Vitamin E, and squalene. These qualities make it ideal to help boost shine and elasticity, deep condition the scalp, and reduce hair breakage by coating the hair strands.
1. Mix equal parts of Colorfix Part 1 Color Reducer and Part 2 Conditioning Catalyst in a tint bowl or an applicator bottle. Mix as much as needed for the density and length of the hair being corrected. If mixed in an applicator bottle, shake vigorously until thoroughly mixed (45 seconds to 1 minute).
2. Use as soon as possible on dry hair after mixing when the mixture is active. Wearing gloves and using a tint brush, apply quickly and evenly to hair. Gently work through dry hair to ensure even penetration.
3. Once applied, cover hair loosely with a plastic cap and process for up to 20 minutes. Strand test frequently. Low, warm dryer heat may be used to speed processing time.
4. Rinse hair for 3-5 minutes and shampoo.
5. If sufficient color is not removed, repeat steps 2 through 4 on damp, towel-dried hair. Take care not to repeat the above process more than 2-3 times if your scalp is dry or damaged.
6. When the desired level of color removal has been achieved, apply Processing Lotion for 5 minutes.
7. Due to the nature of dye molecules, hair may darken to an
unacceptable level. If so, repeat Steps 2-4 on damp hair, until sufficient color is removed.
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9. Dry hair with a warm heat setting, taking care not to cause scalp irritation with too much heat.
10. You may now proceed with your color application if performing a full-color corrective service.
1. Mix 1/4 oz Part 1 Color Reducer with 1/4 oz Part 2 Conditioning Catalyst and 1 oz shampoo.
2. Wearing gloves, apply the mixture to damp, towel-dried hair only to the areas of the hair that require lightening, and work into a lather.
3. Process until desired shade has been reached, performing frequent strand tests to ascertain timing.
4. When the desired shade has been reached, rinse thoroughly and shampoo.
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ApHogee hair care has been a go-to for renowned celebrity stylist Suzette Boozer for a very long time. Recently Boozer worked with Natasha Ward, a noted actress, vocalist and one of the most noted fitness model. Boozer shared, “Natasha’s hair journey has been incredible. In her profession, healthy and beautiful hair is key. So, for the summer, I did “little dusting” on her hair then created “washn-go” look that keeps her looking on-trend and fresh throughout the season. It’s perfect for very textured hair, which I adore.”
Suzette Boozer’s Wash-n-Go Step-by-Step:
1. Natasha hair was previously straightened, so before I shampooed her hair, I will give “less than a trim.” It’s called “dusting” - just enough to maintain healthy hair and ends.
2. Next, we cleansed the hair with ApHogee Deep Moisture Shampoo (16 oz. / $8.99). I recommend 2 complete rounds of massaging and lather hair and scalp.
3. Completely rinse out shampoo and apply the ApHogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor (8 oz. / $8.99 MSRP). As the name implies, leave on hair for 2 minutes or more. It helps detangle and de-frizz hair strands for smooth finish.
4. Rinse out the Reconstructor completely but leave hair still wet/drenched. Then apply and “scrunch” in ApHogee Curlific! Hydrating Curl Serum (6 oz. / $9.99 MSRP) throughout the hair.
5. Next, add a generous amount of ApHogee Curlific! Curl Definer (8 oz. / $8.99 MSRP) to hair. I love to cocktail the serum and defining cream! Results are amazing.
6. SQUEEZE and SCRUNCH hair with this product combination, making sure hair evenly saturated. Shake curls side to side, up and down and watch curls coil!
7. MANE RULE FOR CURL DEFINITION- DO NOT TOUCH CURLS UNTIL COMPLETELY DRY
Here are a few drying techniques:
• natural air dry (on the go)
• hooded dryers (any temperature)
• diffuser attachment for blow dryers (speed up the process)
“You will notice curls are shiny, healthy and extremely defined if untouched and completely dry. It’s simple and gorgeous.”
TIP: Before or after styling, just add a little ApHogee Gloss Therapy Polish Spray (6 oz. / $9.99 MSRP) for extra shine and definition.
“ENJOY…..soft, shiny, bouncy curls! TELL EM’ I TOLD YA!” added Suzette.
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Her contagious enthusiasm, friendly personality and incredible talent make her a sought-after stylist. Brooklyn-raised and LAbased, Suzette Boozer is a celebrity hairstylist, image consultant, educator, beauty editor, and salon owner. A list of clientele includes Gwen Stefani, who she recently styled for the 2022 MET Gala, Eve, Mariah Carey, Kerry Washington, Tati Gabrielle Hobson, Wendy Williams, Karol G, Raven-Symoné, Nika Williams, and Missy Elliot just to mention a few. Boozer’s styles have been featured in numerous editorials, advertisements and in media. Familiar campaigns include Clairol, L’Oréal, Pantene, Target, and more. She is currently working on “American Horror Story” as lead stylist.
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The New Orleans Natural Hair Expo New Orleans, LA
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In this segment, OTC Beauty Magazine wants to find out what is important to you, our loyal readers. Posing a handful of questions each month, our goal is to learn through feedback how to better serve you. We ask that you take a few minutes to share your thoughts; write responses on this sheet and mail it back to us, or send it via email.
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