Friends Are By Your Side, a charity that donates wigs to those with cancer, recently hosted its first annual Night of Wigs & Wishes to raise funds and awareness of the organization, with all proceeds going towards fulfilling the wishes of women and children battling cancer. Founded by Keratin Complex’s international artistic director Martino Cartier, the affair was held at the elegant Lucien’s Manor in…

Retin-A® co-developer James E. Fulton Jr., M.D., Ph.D. passed away in July 2013, but his legacy lives on at the new Skin Specialists clinic located in Coral Gables, Fla. All personnel were personally trained by Dr. Fulton in the methods he developed to treat acne, hyperpigmentation and aging.

Skin Authority welcomes Michelle Alexander in her new position of manager, special projects, a new role for Skin Authority. Alexander has a solid background in corporate funding and manages projects that will keep Skin Authority’s innovations and partnerships moving forward. Tanya Samuel has been named the director of business development, which is also a new role for the brand. As the director of business development,…

Shelley Hancock of Shelley Hancock Consulting recently relocated to Laguna Niguel, Calif. Her skin care center of 25 years remains open for business in Northern California and she will be opening a training center in her new Southern California location. She has also taken over as the owner of Dermafile Company. Hancock is moving into her 26th year as an aesthetician and is considered a…

Bioelements is pleased to announce Eugene Patterson as the new director of quality control and regulatory compliance. He joins Bioelements with over 36 years of experience within quality assurance operations, and will continue his expertise in inspection and testing, sterilization processes, batch record review, plastics finished and starting materials, statistical sampling, and packaging material within the FDA regulated industry.

Skyline College Cosmetology Spa and Wellness in San Bruno, Calif. welcomes Kym Jackson as its new department head. Jackson’s mission is to empower through knowledge and education. With a master’s degree in education, Jackson utilizes her experience as an entrepreneur, cosmetologist, aesthetician and massage therapist to raise the standard in the cosmetology arts and sciences through comprehensive instruction and teamwork.

Reliv International recently appointed Bernie Birch to sales manager, Reliv Asia Pacific. In his new role, Birch will now be responsible for driving sales in all of Reliv Asia Pacific markets, including Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia. As the Reliv Asia Pacific markets expand, he will help implement these strategies to the entire region.

Krysta Coggins has joined Townhouse Spa as the artistic salon director and will provide in-house expertise on hair care services with a special focus on hair extensions. As veteran of the beauty industry with over a decade of experience, she is also specialized in hair coloring and shaping. Coggins is trusted among her clients for the unique styling tips and tricks she gives, as well…