Salons and Products Flourish Despite Downturn

While most of the mass beauty industry is trying to forget the fourth quarter of 2007 and the first quarter of 2008, the professional industry is on a roll. Warren-Tricomi is about to shell out approximately $1 million a year on rent at The Plaza for a new salon there. Frédéric Fekkai is still charging $750 for a haircut. And Sally Beauty just reported double-digit earnings increases for their second quarter. Perhaps the Lipstick Index should be replaced with a Price and Frequency Haircut Cycle, which may be a more precise way to gauge the economy.

Warren-Tricomi Prepares for Plaza Hotel

Frédéric Fekkai Opens in Greenwich

P&G Adopts Strong Diversion Tactics

Sally Beauty Posts 12.7 Percent Gain

René Furterer Items Address Hair Loss

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