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:June 2013:

Metropolis2020 Volume 04 Issue 06

TOP ETHNIC HAIR CARE BRAND EVOLVES

WITH NEW IDENTITY-ORS The One

Namaste Laboratories, makers of Organic Root Stimulator products announced its evolution to ORS, the new identity for the distinguished brand. When asked about change as it relates to the leading brand of choice in more than 40 countries globally, Gary Gardner, President and Founder of Namaste Laboratories explained: "This is an exciting development because Namaste is more than just a company selling hair care products. We care about women of color feeling good about themselves in totality, especially when it comes to their hair. The culture of our brand is deeply rooted in herself and proud lineage. We know that there is an ongoing dialogue. So, when they speak, we listen. In that spirit, we listened to her wants and needs and decided we owed her somthing new and somewhat different." Namaste Laboratories was founded in 1996 and is the leading ethnic hair care company to address the needs of the health-conscious, multi-cultural consumer market. For further information about this brand evolution or the ORS PR Tour visit www.orshaircare.com.

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By Mark David Carter

JAVON PINELLAS WINS TITLE AS

INDI REMI HAIR STYLIST OF THE YEAR

Jovan Pinellas elated after winning the title of HAIR BOSS, Indi Remi Premium Virgin Hair Stylist Of The Year. He has that glow about him. It�s his cut, the layering technique, concept of hair fullness and use of color that makes him a major contender. He admits it has taken him some time to gain this level of recognition in his career.

Gates are now opening for him in ways he'd never imagined. After more than a decade of passion driven participation in competitions and personal time sacrifice to meet demands of salon hours, he is starting to realize the fruits of his labor.Who would have believed that Jovan would be a promising hair designer today? Born in Ocala, Florida, he gives credit to his mother Phillis Croskey and grandmother Sarah Croskey. They were the big contributors to his growth and development. Javon�s mother and grandmother always sensed that he would do hair, because he was born on the same date his grandmother got her license---same date with a different year.

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By Mark David Carter

GLYNN JACKSON'S HAIR AFRICA

22nd Annual GOLDEN SCISSORS AWARDS

For more than 21 years, Glynn Jackson, the owner of Glynn Jackson Productions, in conjunction with his special events company, Glynn Jackson The Agency, has produced hair and fashion shows throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area, the nation and the world. The shows Glynn Jackson The Agency has produced run the gamut from "Ms. Metroplus" (a full-figured beauty competition), to "Mr. Debonair" (an event promoting positive male African-American role models), "Supermodel of the Year", and "The Runway show for Women of Color". His 21st Annual Golden Scissors Awards - "Hair Blitz" certainly left its mark in the HAIR HALL OF FAME! The stage presentations were breathtaking. The costumes were fanciful and intricate. And, the HAIR was OUTRAGEOUS! Both shows were SOLD OUT! People sat on the edge of their seats. This is the reason why you DO NOT want to miss "HAIR AFRICA", Glynn Jackson's 22nd Annual Golden Scissors Awards 2013 which takes place Sunday, December 8th.

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By Mark David Carter

AMERICAN GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD

PRESENTED 3RD TO

COSMETOLOGIST CHICAGO

Cosmetologists Chicago, owners and producers of America's Beauty Show, has again received the prestigious American Graphic Design Award, presented by Graphic Design USA magazine for its 2012 concept print advertisement published in salon industry publications. This is the third American Graphic Design Award Cosmetologists Chicago has won in the past four years. Earlier this year, Graphic Design USA awarded the 2012 ABS print ad with the highly celebrated American In-house Design Award. America's Beauty show ad has now won that award five consecutive years! The ad concept was created by collaboration between Cosmetologists Chicago's Creative Director Kristen Erickson and Luis Alvarez of Aquage, who also photographed the high-concpt ad. The inimitable hairstylist Ann Bray created the hairstyle for this and all the 2012 America's Beauty Show advertising.

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By Mark David Carter

GRAVITATIONAL CUTTING TECHNIQUE

Meta 051 is an invitation for stylists and learners to move beyond the norm in terms of cutting routines to a place where there is salon-suitable styles with modern edge, refreshing beauty, and out of this world form. Pivot Point International presents to you six phenomenal designs in their brand new cutting and styling collection: Meta051. Members of the Pivot Point creative team that developed Meta:051 include Jens Hagenmueller, hair designer, Pivot Point Germany; Vic Piccolotto, program development and coler design, Pivot Point USA; Brian Kuhlmann, fashion photography; Romy Najor, makeup artist; and Sam Sok, fashion stylists.

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By Mark David Carter

BARBER BATTLE TWO TIME CHAMPION

DAVE HILAND'S T.K.O. @ BRONNER BROS.

Ding! Ding! Ding! "Let's get ready to rumble!" It was indeed another total knock out for Dave "DL" Hiland 2012 WINNER of the BARBER BATTLE presented by Bronner Bros International Hair Show at their mid-summer event held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. I knew when Hiland entered the ring, that he would beat the competing barbers who came to throw down this second time around; in so far as, winning two consecutive times in a row. He most confidently defended his first title demonstrating world class cutting technique, innovative color usage, line etching and a power packed performance. All of this, to retain possession of the internationally acclaimed Golden Gloves plus another whopping $25,000 grand prize.

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By Mark David Carter

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