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Let’s Name Names!
Ok….here we go…it’s SHOW TIME! The line up is complete. The opportunities are astonishing. Now it’s time to register for ABS 2013 at McCormick Place in downtown Chicago. It’s definitely time to make...
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Make Your ABS Experience A Real Feast!
America’s Beauty Show is a lot like the biggest brunch buffet in the world! It’s a smorgasbord of visual delights, a cacophony of sounds, a taste of the trends of tomorrow, a chance to touch what’s...
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10 Ways to Make ABS YOUR Valentine!
Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day! Of course you’ll show the love to your clients, your family, your honey…. but what about you? We’ve got some great ideas for taking care of YOU this Valentine’s...
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Nonagenarians ROCK!
Margaret Vinci Heldt at 2010 America’s Beauty Show CC’s own Margaret Vinci Heldt turned 95 this week. How did she celebrate? By announcing it on her Facebook timeline! What a modern girl! She promises...
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ABS13 is the place to connect with YOUR Industry!
Events to inspire, educate & enliven! America’s Beauty Show is the perfect place to meet your peers, network and be inspired. There’s an event for everyone at ABS! BeautyBASH : Celebrate the...
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Trend Talk at ABS
The best ideas for what to feature at ABS always come from a salon professional. Whether it’s someone on CC’s Board of Directors or another pro who has a great idea, we usually execute it. This is...
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ABS 2013 – A Smashing Success!
Seems like only yesterday, we headed to McCormick Place for the 90th continuous America’s Beauty Show (ABS). Looking back today, it is obvious that Cosmetologists Chicago (CC) once again produced a...
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CC First Mondays Class with Tom Dispenza a Hit!
Here’s a post from Christie Smaidris, CC’s Education Manager… I wanted to let you all know how successful the CC First Mondays event was last Monday. The room at Tricoci University was completely...
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Got Kids? Get ‘em styling early!
Isn’t it amazing to watch two and three-year old kids these days using a tablet or smartphone with the speed of light? Just think what lies ahead for them as they grow and learn. They know what apps...
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Gretchen McDonald of Cosmetologists Illinois Recognized by YWCA
Gretchen McDonald is pictured 2nd from left, with esteemed colleagues and guests. Cosmetologists Illinois (CI) is pleased to announce that the YWCA of Quincy, IL has recognized Gretchen McDonald, owner...
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Where in the world are these hairdressers from?
Hairdressers always look happy when they’re at America’s Beauty Show. Rarely do we see a frown. Why not? It’s their show, their weekend and their industry showing off. We were struck by this photo...
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Show Your Support for Future Salon Pros
Cosmetologists Chicago members are invited to attend the Chicago Public Schools Cosmetology program Senior capstone project. The capstone project for the Cosmetology pathway of the Personal Care...
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The Secrets Behind CC’s Androge Collection
Last Monday, CC’s May First Mondays class drew another full house of members, and soon-to-be members, to see and hear from the creators of the fabulous CC Androge Collection that’s been getting so...
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Good deeds
Hairdressers are known for helping. But, so are our daughters and friends. Allison Newman, along with help from members of Cosmetologists Chicago and stylists from Mario Tricoci Salons & Spas,...
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CC Supports “Hope Is In Style”
Reuben Carranza at the “Hope is in Style” VIP reception at America’s Beauty Show 2013 City of Hope 2013 Spirit of Life Award honoree and good friend to Cosmetologists Chicago, Reuben Carranza, CEO of...
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Shift Happens!
Everyone attending CC’s First Mondays class this week could see that Jody Byrne was excited as she identified and shared how to work with her 7 Emerging Trends in health, wellness, fashion and...
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Eli…Unplugged
Eli Mancha owns Bang Salon in Chicago’s trendy Wicker Park neighborhood. He’s a NAHA Hairstylist of The Year winner and believes in the value of hairdressing competition. He now teaches men’s cutting...
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Rockin’ Holiday Hair
Redken’s Chris Baran stirred the hearts and souls of hairdressers in attendance during Cosmetologists Chicago’s FIRST MONDAYS event at the Cultural Center in downtown Chicago. With seven partly...
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More Than A Show!
With America’s Beauty Show looming (next weekend!!), we speak for everyone involved in saying, “We’re EXCITED!” Another year of planning by the Cosmetologists Chicago Board of Directors, Committee...
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America’s Beauty Show Rocked!
Cosmetologists Chicago, owner and producers of America’s Beauty Show, rolled out its 91st annual, and always smashing, beauty industry event March 22-24, 2014, in downtown Chicago. In a word, America’s...
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