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WATCH: Simplicity Hair Extensions by TressAllure @ ISSE
Stylist extraordinaire Vivienne Mackinder and VP of sales and marketing Judi Meola share the latest style trends and education news with Simplicity Hair Extensions.
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Friday, February 3, 2012 - 10:49am
Emiliani Enterprises Unveils Plans for The 4th Dimension: The Day of the Hairdresser Event
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Friday, February 3, 2012 - 4:24pm
WATCH: Hairdressers Against AIDS Spreads the Word to Youths
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Thursday, December 1, 2011 - 1:59pm
WATCH: Keratin Complex @ Cosmoprof
Launchpad senior associate editor Alyson Osterman gets the dish on Keratin Complex's latest stylers and tools! 
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Monday, August 15, 2011 - 12:58pm
WATCH: Macadamia Natural Oil @ Cosmoprof
Launchpad managing editor Jillian Gordon chats with Macadamia Natural Oil's Michael Cain about the company's new Reviving Curl Cream, 100% natural boar bristle brushes and more.
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Monday, August 15, 2011 - 10:16am
WATCH: Simplicity Hair Extensions by TressAllure @ Cosmoprof
The Simplicity team gives Launchpad senior associate editor Alyson Osterman the skinny on its hair extensions.
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Monday, August 15, 2011 - 1:27am
KMS California Relaunch Preview
Yesterday, I was privileged to be one of the 110 people invited to an intimate unveiling of the new and improved KMS California. And, my oh my, are you guys gonna be impressed! KMS is dedicated to being hairdressing brand that drives salon business and success. Anja Martens, VP of global marketing, got emotional as she expressed to the crowd how much she and her team poured their hearts and souls into the relaunch. "I'm so proud of the brand," she said, wiping away tears. "I don't know why I'm crying though!"
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Monday, May 23, 2011 - 1:57pm
Philip Pelusi's 45 Years
In celebration of the hair maestro/product entrepreneur/educator's 45 years in the beauty biz, Launchpad compiled this timeline of Philip Pelusi's major achievements. Read below for more! —Amy Dodds              
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011 - 10:35am
Pivot Point Founder Leo Passage Passes Away
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leo Passage, Pivot Point's beloved mentor and founder. As many of you are aware, Leo was diagnosed with a degenerative lung condition that he conquered for the past 12 years. For many years, Leo was able to stay ahead of his disease by taking very good care of himself and always remaining positive. In recent weeks, as the fight became even more challenging, Leo surrounded himself with his family, and passed peacefully this morning (May 11, 2011).
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Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 10:34am
NAHA Finalists Announced!
And the wait is over! No, we're not talking about the royal wedding—we're talking about the finalists for the 2011 North American Hairstyling Awards! (Image: Jake Thompson, Avant Garde)
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Friday, April 29, 2011 - 8:41am