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C hange. Why do so many people fear it? After all, change is quite often a very good thing! In the pro-beauty fi eld, we love change. In fact, we count on it. It's just one of the reasons why I love this industry; it's fi lled with fearless personalities who are always at the forefront of what's next and are game to take on anything, including a new look. Purple hair? Don't care! Shorn 'do? It's a coup! And luckily, this enthusiasm for more drastic stylistic and color changes has been trickling down to clients slowly but surely. Hence why I'm thrilled with one of the central topics on tap for this month's issue: color. If you turn to page 76, "Shades of Summer," you'll see tons of hues and formulas that provide major inspo for clients seeking to switch it up a bit (or a lot!) for the impending season. Speaking of summer: It's almost upon us. Make sure to stock up your shelves with products that stave off the harmful effects of chlorine, saltwater and UV damage—including shade-refreshing and -protecting goods to preserve your color creations. Flip to page 58 to learn all about these seasonal must-haves. As for me, I've decided that a change is long overdue. Thus I recently cut my very long locks into a noticeably shorter style. Are you planning to switch up your look, or a client's style, this season? We want to see the changes! Tag @BeautyLaunchpad—your transformations may appear in an upcoming issue. Editor's Notebook While many balk at the idea of change, it's amazing to be part of an industry that embraces transition. Live Colorfully ALYSON: JASON BENNETT; BOCA RATON: KAMALA KIRK ALYSON OSTERMAN-KERR, Executive Editor akerr@creativeage.com @alysonosterman 24 | BEAUTY LAUNCHPAD | MAY 2017 OH, THE PLACES WE GO! SALON COLOR & CARE FROM THE FOUNDER OF O . P . I Aloxxi's RRx Treatment features Advanced Recovery Technology ™ . This exclusive blend of peptides, amino acids and conditioning agents strengthens and renews weak, depleted hair while fortifying bonds. RRx T R E AT M E N T 2-STEP PROFESSIONAL SYSTEM RRx T R E AT M E N T 2-STEP PROFESSIONAL SYSTEM BEFORE: AFTER: Severely damaged hair after multiple chemical services Restored hair after Aloxxi RRx Treatment application ® Beauty Store Business's Kim Henderson, The Colorist's Lotus Abrams, Beauty Changes Lives president/Bellus Academy president and owner Lynelle Lynch, me, and Launchpad's Lizzy Sherman came together in Chicago to honor Matrix founders Sydell and Arnold Miller, who transformed the beauty industry with innovative products and ideals. I was a judge at the Carlton Hair Beyond Design competition, sponsored by Goldwell and held in Los Angeles. Launchpad's Kamala Kirk ventured to Florida for the Intercoiff ure Spring Atelier, held at the gorgeous Boca Raton Resort. At the Martinez- Samuel Salon in West Hollywood, California, I was on hand for the offi cial launch of Keratin Complex's revamped smoothing treatment that consists of a completely natural formula (shown here are just a sampling of the healthful ingredients).