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Education + Innovation: Kao Canada Inc. opens new North American Academy in Toronto
Thursday, 20 June 2019 11:37Kao Canada Inc., home to Goldwell, KMS, and Oribe salon brands, announced the grand opening of its new Kao Salon Academy in Toronto, one of two North American facilities devoted to groundbreaking education for salon professionals.
Industry News! Kao Salon Division announces Management Changes
Thursday, 02 May 2019 08:55Kao Salon Division announced several changes within the U.S. and Americas Region leadership teams. These changes include the following promotions...
Industry News! Kao recognized for Sustainability Excellence
Friday, 15 February 2019 15:37Kao Corporation, a leading manufacturer of personal care, household and cosmetics products, received numerous awards including being selected for Water A list by the CDP, ranked among Corporate Knights' 2019 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World, and listed as one of the 230 companies selected for the 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI).
Breaking News! Kao Salon Division announces New Leadership Roles
Wednesday, 12 September 2018 11:27Kao Salon Division announced today that Trevor Attenborough, General Manager (GM), Kao Salon North America and Mark Giannandrea, General Manager (GM), Kao Salon UK, will fill the newly created leadership roles of Vice President, Salon Commercial, Americas and Vice President, Salon Commercial, EMEA, respectively.
Breaking News! Shannon King to join Kao Salon Division U.S. Education Team
Wednesday, 28 March 2018 17:10Sandra Humphries, Vice President of Education, Kao Salon Division U.S., announced that Shannon King will join the Kao Salon Division education team as a National Artist and Creative Development Consultant for the Goldwell and KMS brands in the US.
Visualizing a Brilliant Future: Estetica Exclusive with Cory Couts & Daniel Kaner on Oribe sale to Kao
Wednesday, 10 January 2018 15:28Oribe has grown from a prestige hair care brand into a global beauty authority that has hair care, skincare, body care, makeup, tools and accessories and is undergoing some changes in ownership that make way for new and exciting opportunities for everyone who loves the signature-scented brand!
The Art of Creating an Amazing Brand: Tev Finger & Dan Langer on Oribe sale to Kao
Tuesday, 26 December 2017 22:32Tevya Finger and Dan Langer from Luxury Brand Partners are two names known by many in the industry as entrepreneurs of nuances within the world of beauty.
Breaking News! Kao to acquire Oribe Hair Care from Luxury Brand Partners
Wednesday, 20 December 2017 14:45Kao USA Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Kao Corporation, a leading manufacturer and marketer of top beauty brands recognized around the world for innovation and quality, announced today it has signed an agreement to acquire Oribe Hair Care, LLC from its owners, including Luxury Brand Partners, LLC, an innovator in beauty known for its artist-driven brands and entrepreneurial culture.
Breaking News! Goldwell names New Global Styling Ambassador
Monday, 17 April 2017 15:11Goldwell just announced Daniel Martin, world-renowned editorial hairstylist, as the brand’s new Global Styling Ambassador.
L’Unica Beauty celebrates 30 years on the front lines of style in Arizona and Nevada
Wednesday, 10 August 2016 20:11When L’Unica Beauty opened its doors in 1986, big perms were still the rage, scrunchies and headbands were a must, and Cyndi Lauper was at the cutting edge of fashion hair color.