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110 | BEAUTY LAUNCHPAD | MAY 2016 MASTERS TAKES HOLLYWOOD With a guest list that read like a "Who's Who" in hair, the Global Beauty Masters premiere party at the haute Christopher Guy showroom in West Hollywood, California, proved to be one hot ticket. More than 200 partygoers enjoyed cocktails featuring Patrón Tequila (Paul Mitchell's John Paul DeJoria is a Cofounder!) and hors d'oeuvres by Chef Kurt Erlich of JE Catering (he's cooked for presidents Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan!) while browsing a Loxa Beauty bar brimming with styling swag and mingling with industry elite, including DeJoria, Kim Vo¯, Sam Villa, Tracey Cunningham, Charlie Price, Eden Sassoon and Stephanie Kocielski, to name a few. Models showcasing looks from the beauty competition drifted through the crowd, before the evening culminated in the screening of an exclusive sizzle reel of scenes from the second season of the glam TLC program. For results, and info on season three coming in 2017, visit globalbeautymasters.com. —ANGIE REIBER News REALLY BEAUTIFUL Zendaya and CHI have teamed up to let the world know that #REALISBEAUTIFUL. The artist worked with the brand to curate six new looks that highlight the versatility and power of personal style through hair. "CHI is thrilled to partner with Zendaya to share this message with women: Embrace who you are, because the real you is beautiful," says CEO Basim Shami. training time When a creative team gets together, magic happens. Just ask the super- talented Affi nage Brand Managers, who gathered at their headquarters in Vista, California to go over the brand's goals and changes in 2016. The crew discussed new products, the importance of messaging, how to better serve distributors, and education. "We spent a lot of time collaborating as a group," says Catie Hansen, National Education Manager. "The training included how to properly execute and sell classes to our teams in order to acquire new accounts while supporting and inspiring current Affi nage users." 1 From left: Priel Maman of Beauty & Pin-Ups and Nicole Murphy, model, entrepreneur and Host of Global Beauty Masters 2 Murphy, Beauty & Pin-Ups CEO Kenny Kahn and America's Next Top Model season 14 winner and Lead Student Mentor Krista White watch the sizzle reel. 3 From left: Redken Education Artistic Director and show judge Sam Villa; Wella Professionals Top Artist and Owner/Artistic Director of Salon Platinum Black Michael M. Haase; and platform artist and show judge Charlie Price 4 John Paul DeJoria, Cofounder of John Paul Mitchell Systems and guest judge, addresses attendees. 1 2 3 4