October was a busy month in the world of beauty, with events all over the world, competitions wrapping up and a peek into spring/summer trends.

Events:

-Toronto hairstylists enjoyed a full day of education, trends and shopping at Cosmoprof’s Fashion Focus event. See the photo highlights here! 

-Toronto WorldMasterCard Fashion Spring/Summer 2015 showcased a combination of sleek tresses and textured updos, with hair done by lead Redken Canada artist Jorge Joao, while Essie Canada’s lead nail artist Rita Remark made sure there was amble colour and pattern for nails. 

-Hosted by Toronto Barber and Beauty Supply, consultant Sue Remes spoke at the Kevin.Muprhy Join.Me and shared her top tips for growing your business. 

-The highly anticipated Salon International did not disappoint this year, with stage presentations and over 200 exhibitors present in the weekend-long London-based event. See the highlights here. 

-Calgary stylists met earlier in the month for the two-day Calgary ABA. See the photo highlights here. 

-Hairstylists joined in Berlin, Germany for this year’s Goldwell Color Zoom, where visitors were met with a spectacular gala presentation, along with the winners being unveiled. See the photos and highlights of the event here. 

-Did you miss this year’s Unite Global Session in San Diego? Here are 8 reasons you should make sure you’re there next year! 

-In the heart of London a part of Salon Internation, Aveda Master Jam dazzled with both innovation and inspiration. Here are the five trends we spotted at the weekend-long event! 

-A night of fantastical hair was presented at the Alternative Hair Show in London, with Contessa winner and finalist Tony Ricci representing Canada. See the photos here! 

People & News:

-After opening the first flagship location in New York, Essie has transformed Runway Beauty Bar in Montreal into the first Canadian flagship. Experience the Exclusively Essie salon here. 

-With over 30 years of experience in the beauty industry as a highly sought-after hairstylist and on-air personality—including his post as Contessa host for over two decades—Bill Rowley been appointed as the new Director of Education at the Fiorio group of salons and Fiorio Beauty Academy.

-Kao Salon Division has announced a new appointment with Stephan Becker as the new Vice President Global Marketing, bringing with him almost two decades of sales and marketing experience and expertise. 

-Ray Civello celebrates 25 years of Civello Salons by making a bold move below the border, opening up three new salon spaces in the Chicago area and creating a new curated and intimate salon experience in the flagship Rosedale location in Toronto. See the photos of The Studio here. 

-Two beauty industry companies have merged to build a unified spa and salon fixture, Novvo Etopa, led by president George Civello, will cater to both Canadian and U.S. markets.

Products:

-L’Oréal Professionnel introduces their in-salon treatment and at-home haircare line with Absolut Repair Lipidium. Experience the collection here. 

-Give your curly-haired clients manageable tresses with the new Pureology Curl Complete collection. Experience the full lineup here. 

-Need some holiday nail art inspiration? Bio Sculpture Canada shares five holiday nail how-to’s to get your clients ready for the festive season.