October 4, 2023

ICA’s Fall Atelier Educates and Entertains with Top Talent

Intercoiffure America Canada’s (ICA) Fall Atelier is famous for its incredible runway presentations, and this year’s event didn’t disappoint. Artistic Director Anna Pacitto’s collection, Omnium, blended […]
October 3, 2023

Contest Winners Take the Stage at Fall Atelier

Along with stunning stage presentations, education, and networking opportunities, Intercoiffure America Canada’s (ICA) Fall Atelier, “The Magic of Connection,” also put the spotlight on the winners […]
October 3, 2023

Kati Whitledge Brings Neuromarketing to the Beauty Biz

Kati Whitledge is taking marketing to the next level for salons. In 2017, Whitledge founded Meet Your Stylist—match-making technology designed for salons, stylists and their clientele. […]
September 5, 2023

Takeaways from Anna Pacitto’s Creative Process

Intercoiffure America Canada’s (ICA) artistic director, Anna Pacitto, has a well-deserved reputation as a cutting-edge educator and inspiring designer. In addition to her role at ICA, […]
August 31, 2023

ICA Taps Into Teachers

Finding the right job opportunity after graduating cosmetology school is tough for many new stylists. Choosing a salon and preparing for the interview process can be […]
August 3, 2023

2023 ICA Honor Your Teacher Nominees

Beauty School Educators are at the core of the salon industry.Training our future stylists, they instill a love of the beauty business and change lives – […]

Lisa Vann

Creating Texture with Lisa Vann

Curls, coils or waves. When it comes to perming hair, there’s a lot of misinformation floating around. That’s why Lisa Vann will be showing off some of her creative perming techniques that she has been using behind the chair. This is something every salon professional should know about. Her signature way at looking at hair cuts then creating the perfect texture with innovative technique’s will be shown for the first time on the intercoiffure stage.

4 techniques will be demonstrated for you live on stage with a modern finished outcome. Don’t miss out of this new introduction to permanent waving.

Jay Williams

The “F” Word (Navigating the Feedback Landscape: Cultivating Effective Communication for Success)

Join us for an engaging and insightful journey into the world of feedback—a vital component of modern workplace dynamics. In this keynote presentation, we'll explore the art of giving and receiving feedback with finesse, focusing on practical strategies that promote collaboration, growth, and business success. Through relatable examples and actionable tips, you'll discover how to harness the power of effective feedback to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Gordon Miller

Shaping the Salon of the Future: A Dive into the Transformative Power of Artificial Intelligence

Explore how AI is not replacing, but revolutionizing the salon industry. Unearth its power in enhancing business acumen, fostering learning, catalyzing creativity, and accelerating trend adoption - all while respecting the irreplaceable value of your technical expertise and power of touch.

Presented by Gordon Miller, CEO of Beauty Cast Network & founder of Social Beauty Makers. Considered a thought leader in all things tech and media for the professional salon industry, Gordon shares his considerable insights into how AI has already transformed our larger world - and explores its growing implications for salons and professionals.

Glenn Michael Millet

Communication, Consultation, and Sales Closing Mastery: Transforming Technical Skills into High Profitability

This content-rich, results-driven presentation is for smart beauty industry professionals to: easily overcome their communciation andd consultation challeges by speaking with confidence, clarity, and conviction to INCREASE THEIR INCOME. And, get key consultation questions that touch client emotion with a results-driven approach.

Anna Pacitto

Omnium

Omnium of Latin origin, meaning everyone and everything. Embracing the uniqueness of each individual, it celebrates imperfections as the essence of humanity. Through a careful blend of colors, shapes, and forms, the collection paints a vivid tapestry of unity, where beauty thrives in every corner. Explore the expressions of love, compassion, and acceptance that adorn these images reminding us that in our diversity lies the true beauty of our shared existence.

Stef Fox

How are you growing your salon today?

In Chinese Astrology, 2023 is the year of the Rabbit. The rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperity, thus 2023 is predicted to be a year of hope! Hope manifested through actions is how you can ensure a year from now you fell great about the prosperity of 2024. What actions are you taking to create prosperity in your salon this year? Prosperity, by definition, refers to a state of being prosperous, which means bringing wealth and success. Wealth and success come from growth

Sonya Dove

Color Out Loud

Get tips and techniques to elevate your craft with Wella Professionals Ambassadors Sonya Dove & Nick Arrojo as they present Hair becomes the tool for self-expression.

Personalized color blocking looks, created with ultra-precise placement, from subtle to bold contrasts that are right for each client.

Prestigious hair care enhances color with high quality textures and maximum shine. Craft the look with transformative styles that celebrate the undeniable power of hair.

Always bold. Forever transformative. Enhance color placements using ghd styling techniques to achieve the healthiest results at an optimum temperature of 365º for the perfect finish to any look.

Nick Arrojo

Color Out Loud

Get tips and techniques to elevate your craft with Wella Professionals Ambassadors Sonya Dove & Nick Arrojo as they present Hair becomes the tool for self-expression

Personalized color blocking looks, created with ultra-precise placement, from subtle to bold contrasts that are right for each client.

Prestigious hair care enhances color with high quality textures and maximum shine. Craft the look with transformative styles that celebrate the undeniable power of hair.

Always bold. Forever transformative. Enhance color placements using ghd styling techniques to achieve the healthiest results at an optimum temperature of 365º for the perfect finish to any look.

Kati Whitledge

Neuromarketing: why people are obsessed with brands like Coca-Cola, Apple, and Disney, and how we can use social psychology to create client addicts for our brands too

Kati Whitledge is a marketing guru for the beauty industry, a sales funnel expert, a college dropout turned multi six-figure entrepreneur, equipping owners with no-fluff business and marketing strategies. She-s a speaker, podcaster, author, and the Founder and CEO of mya – a client recruitment software for the beauty industry.

Karen Gordon

Let’s talk about hair loss!
Focusing on the most commonly asked questions that we get from clients about hair loss.

Discussing questions about hair loss.

- What the client has read online

- Separating fact from fiction

- Things they are trying and do they really work?

Helping you, the salon owner to engage in a factual conversation with clients about hair loss.

L’Oreal Professionnel

Elevating the client experience thorough innovation and technology

Presenters: Mounia Tahri (General Manager L’Oreal Professionnel) and Jack Howard (L’Oreal Professionnel Artist)

Discover why L’Oreal Professionnel are the leaders of innovation and how our cutting-edge technology elevates the client experience at every touch point from haircolor to back bar and styling services.

Lupe Voss

Onset!
Color at its Best
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