 Winning Story
When attending barber school as a teenager in his home state of New Mexico, Jim Markham was just looking for a reliable job with a steady paycheck. That beginning led to success as a celebrity stylist and product developer, and now the founder and CEO of PureOlogy will be inducted into the Hall of Leaders at the North American Hairstyling Awards in Las Vegas in July. The Hall of Leaders honor is given each year to a beauty-business visionary who has made outstanding contributions to the hair and beauty industry. Markham shepherded PureOlogy from a small start-up in 2001 to the award-winning business it is today.
Nailing Safety
With 155,000 people in the United States working as nail professionals, there are understandably varying levels of education and knowledge of safety issues in the nailcare field. To help solve the problem, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released an updated version of its report “Protecting the Health of Nail Salon Workers.” The 21-page downloadable document has been completely revamped from its previous incarnation and covers topics such as best shop practices, what kind of gloves to wear and how to read Material Safety Data Sheets. The report also includes a table of nail product ingredients with their uses and overexposure symptoms. To download the report visit epa.gov/dfe/pubs/projects/salon/index.htm.
Teaming Up Against Cancer
Eminence’s Pink Ribbon
Éminence Organic Skin Care is joining the fight against breast cancer. Through the end of the year, Éminence will donate $5 from every purchase of its “Pink Ribbon” product, the popular
Sweet Red Rose Whip Moisturizer, to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. For more information call 888/747-6342 or visit eminenceorganics.com.
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| Andrea Bush (left), a Dermalogica instructor, and Kelly Grant, office manager, corporate services, posed at Los Angeles County’s Race for the Cure, held this year at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA |
Racing for the Cure
Eleven Dermalogica employees went from the company’s signature gray to pink when they participated in this year’s Los Angeles County Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. The Dermalogica runners/walkers also got spectator co-workers to pony up cash for the cause, which raises funds for breast cancer research. Says Jane Wurwand, Dermalogica founder and CEO, “We’re inspired to represent Dermalogica in the ongoing effort to raise breast cancer awareness and help women stay healthy.
And I’m always proud and moved to see male employees participate alongside
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| Sonya Dakar poses with actress Gwyneth Paltrow, who contributed her autograph to Dakar’s auction benefiting CancerCare. |
female employees. This isn’t just a cause for women, because it touches entire families, couples, communities and relationships. We all must be part of the cure.”
Sonya’s Swag Solution
Instead of contributing to the vast quantities of gift bags handed out to celebs during the recent awards season, skincare expert Sonya Dakar decided to reverse the trend. Dakar had notable names, including Drew Barrymore, Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow, do the giving—by signing tubes of her popular 365 SPF 30 sunscreen for an auction to benefit CancerCare, which provides free professional support services to anyone affected by the disease. “I feel that I’ve been so fortunate to come to a country where there’s so much opportunity, where citizens have welcomed me and helped to make my success possible,” says Dakar. “To be able to use that success to give back to an organization that’s so worthwhile is very rewarding.” For more information visit sonyadakar.com.
The Doctor Is In
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| DAYSPA executive editor Amy E. Hamaker posed at the Murad Inclusive Health Center opening with founder Dr. Howard Murad (left) and Survivor host and Murad devotee Jeff Probst |
Dr. Howard Murad, founder of Murad, recently opened the Murad Inclusive Health Center in El Segundo, California, which will focus on helping people create and maintain whole-body health. Operating on the principle that to promote longevity as well as inner and outer beauty one must increase water at the cellular level, the Center will offer the well-known Murad Method Program. Clients’ overall health is evaluated, and personalized programs are developed based on the results. In addition to Inclusive Health consultations, the Center offers nutrition consultations and medical esthetic, laser and acupuncture services.  The 2,600-square-foot facility houses two consultation rooms, two treatment rooms and one multipurpose/lecture room. The Center also works with local area doctors to provide its clients with offsite treatment in areas such as chiropractic, acupuncture, gynecology, compounding pharmacy and dentistry. For more information call 800/304-6442 or visit murad.com/mihc.
 Spa Person of the Year
The Day Spa Association has named Skip Williams, noted industry author and consultant, its Spa Person of the Year. The award, which singles out an individual who has made a significant contribution to the day spa community, was presented to Williams at the Day Spa Expo in Las Vegas. Williams pledged to dedicate the rest of his life “to making a paradigm change within our industry to help create a more professional and more profitable industry.”
PBA News
Beauty Circles
Beauty is an extremely social business, and the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is taking advantage of this by launching a new networking concept called Beauty Circles. Beauty Circles take place at receptions after trade shows and allow established PBA members and prospective members to meet and network. “We’re continually building new tools and forums to bring the industry together,” says Steve Sleeper, PBA executive director. “As our members highly value networking events, Beauty Circles builds a sense of community within the industry while offering a relaxed way to connect and learn from other PBA members.” Beauty Circles debuted this year at  the International Salon and Spa Expo in Long Beach, CA, and has events scheduled as part of Cosmoprof North America in Las Vegas in July. For more information visit probeauty.org.
Kevin Otero Steps Up
Kevin Otero will replace Jeanne Matson on the PBA’s Manufacturer Leadership Council. Matson, who retired from Clairol, is stepping down from the board. Otero, the general manager—Americas Delivery, Global Professional Care at Procter & Gamble, joins the other eight industry leaders on the council to address concerns and issues in the beauty industry.
Web Updates
 Seattle-based skincare company Bio-Therapeutic has launched its newly redesigned website at biotherapeutic.com. Pages featured include information on the company’s equipment, the complete TechniCeuticals skincare line, current events, educational calendar, treatment tips, article library and spa locator. The site is equally valid for both the skincare pro and consumer. Says Bio-Therapeutic president David Suzuki, “A website is the window to a company and a true reflection of its culture, values and philosophy. Our new site gives the world a view  of what Bio-Therapeutic is all about.”
Cuccio Naturalé also redesigned its site cuccio.com with an eye toward usability. The new site contains a number of insider tips for salon and spa owners from CEO Tony Cuccio himself. “My marketing team has worked very hard to provide a quality site that delivers a way to educate nail techs. I plan to hold webinars to show nail techs how important retailing and displaying products is to their businesses,” Cuccio says.
Recall Information
Silhouet-Tone is issuing a voluntary recall of all MultiPil Wax Warmers (code 411640/411645) due to fire and/or shock hazard. Customers should stop using these products immediately and contact Silhouet-Tone at 800/552-0418, ext. 0
Giving Back
 All Ribbon Spa Day
Despite a spring snowstorm that knocked out power and trees and dumped a foot of snow in Kennebunk, ME, and the surrounding area, the third annual All Ribbon Spa Day at The Spa at River’s Edge in Kennebunk “went off without a hitch,” says owner Lori Solari. Thanks to Solari and her team, 30 women who are actively undergoing cancer treatment were pampered with complimentary spa services. The purpose for the Spa Day hits very close to home: Solari’s sister-in-law, Nina, was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 27. Solari researched the effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatments on the female body and tailored her Spa Day services accordingly. Spa Day guests could receive a soothing facial, gentle hand and scalp massages, scalp treatments and makeup applications. Participants could also get their hair cut, styled or even shaved off.
Helping Kids Stay Connected
Casa Blanca Salon and Spa in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, recently hosted a fundraiser to benefit Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego. The event raised more than $10,000, which will go toward the purchase of two PC Pals units for the hospital. PC Pals, sponsored by the Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation, provides pediatric patients with PCs and software so they can keep up with email, IM their friends and surf the ’Net—and stay on top of schoolwork—while they’re in the hospital. The patients also receive access to Starbright World (starbrightworld.org), an online community for seriously ill teens.
Spa & Share in Chicago
Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas have embraced the spirit of giving by launching the Spa & Share program, a fundraising initiative to support Chicagoland charities and service organizations. To participate, those interested can choose one of the Spa & Share days (Mondays through Wednesdays, excluding holidays) to visit for a service or purchase a product or gift certificate, and Mario Tricoci will donate 10% of the proceeds to the group or individual’s charity of choice. Says Larry Silvestri, executive VP of operations. Spa & Share gives us a way to support the groups our clients care about most and contribute to a wide variety of charitable programs in our area.” For more information visit tricoci.com.
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