(AFX UK Focus) 2008-11-20 19:36 UPDATE 3-Sally Beauty profit misses, but allays recession fears
NEW YORK, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Sally Beauty Holdings posted a lower-than-expected quarterly profit on Thursday, but shares rose more than 11 percent on investor relief that results were not worse due to a deep economic downturn. Sally distributes beauty supplies and hair products to salons and stylists -- items that typically hold up a bit better than products like jewelry, clothing or furniture ...

Cut and run? Salons, barbers face tough choices after floods
Of the more than two dozen barbershops and beauty salons inundated by June floodwaters in the Corridor, Palo and Vinton, some have reopened after extensive remodeling. Others have become permanent business casualties. Nancy Churchill, 59, owner of West Side Hair Design, 226 Fifth Ave. SW, saw her salon wiped out when Cedar River floodwaters surged around the bright blue building alongside ...

Economy Taking a Cut into Beauty Salons
Businesses across Northern Michigan are feeling the effects of a downward spiraling economy. Even beauty salons can't escape the uncertainty. Steve Fowler's Hairstyling Salon and the Golden Shears Styling Salon in Cadillac have both noticed some trends cutting into their business.

New hair salon transformed into organic Shangri-La
A Bonita Springs salon is going green. Julie Chandler, 25, purchased Transitions for Hair on Oct.

Despite promises, no action from B.C. on salons
The provincial government has been promising to re-regulate the beauty industry since 2005. But despite a rise in complaints and injuries, there have been no new laws.

ExploreLI: Beauty school bargains
Even when the economy's bad and money's tight, we still want to look good. Here are local beauty schools where students provide the style.

People on the move
Tamara Cozzolino has a new position as a cosmetologist with Impressions Full Service Salon & Boutique, LLC.

Cutting Hair, While Cutting to the Chase on Clients? Domestic Abuse
Salon stylists are being trained to recognize customers? signs of abuse and neglect at home, and steer them toward the appropriate help.

Ugly Economy Affects Beauty Industry
During the great depression, cosmetic sales including red lipstick went up 25-percent. This is because many were looking for an affordable pick-me-up during difficult times.

Small luxuries make tough times easier
Gas prices may have creeped down to a less gasp-inducing number in Rapid City, but the effects of high food costs and an uneasy economy are still being felt across the country ? and close to home. But there are some luxury items that people aren?t willing to give up, no matter what the cost.

George Hamilton tells all in autobiography
LOS ANGELES (AP) ? The recent spate of male movie stars writing their life stories ? including Tony Curtis, Robert Vaughn and Robert Wagner ? offers something that would have been verboten in their studio years: sex, sex and more sex.

TOUGH TIMES: Staying Beautiful on a Budget
If you're having a hard time fitting your beauty routine into your budget during these tough economic times, there are some do-it-yourself secrets that will help you skimp on the salon and stretch your dollar.

Caviar for the face
Caviar is definitely a rare treat for your palate, but a cosmetologist found this pricey fish roe to be good for your skin as well.

Nail salons take manicures to a glamorous level
Even if you don't have rock-star hair, clothes or moves, there is still hope for hipness. Thanks to Melissa Garcia, of Tulare, Calif., you can rock with Rockstar nails.

All Natural Nail Polish Made In Northeast Ohio
A local company has been making all-natural nail polish since 1987.

Charity tallies record number of tails
A record tally of 99 ponytails was donated during this year?s Hudson Valley Hearts for Hair campaign.

Performance skincare
Skin Nutrition takes a treatment based approach to skincare.

B.C. spa trip lands woman in hospital
Ally Day was eight months pregnant when a friend treated her to a day at the spa -- and she ended up in the emergency room.

Looking good for Christmas with salon that
IN THE run up to the busy festive season, everyone deserves to take some time out to pamper themselves and look good. And at established Paisley salon Kenneth Edward, the professional team are determined to do just that.

Future looks bright for stylists as cosmetology schools withstand economy
While much of the economy crumbles, the cosmetology industry may be, well, looking good.