Impressions from International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE)
Long Beach, CA, January 28-30, 2012 The vibe at ISSE was decidedly sex, candy, and rock-and-roll. At least half of the exhibitors boasted a hot pink and black palette. Sugar-inspired concoctions were everywhere—as were bare-chested men, hair and feather extensions, and bling. The floor teemed with stylists that donned apparel, accessories, and hair reminiscent of