FEATURES
Quantum Leaps • 80
Leading lady Vivienne Mackinder shares her five greatest career epiphanies.
LEADS
Greetings • 20
Editor-in-Chief Jeryl E. Spear retells a true, death-defying story about seeking success.
Buzz • 22
ABS and ISSE play to enthusiastic crowds in Chicago; Matrix’s new sweepstakes is Costa Rica bound; more!
Threads • 26
Eccentric hair artist Charlie Le Mindu employs his imagination and Hairdreams extensions to create his latest runway show at London Fashion Week, fall 2011.
Salon Sensations • 36
Angus Mitchell updates HOT about his Beverly Hills baby…his salon!
Mastermind • 74
Faatemah may have burst onto the inteational beauty scene in 2009, but it’s what she’s doing today that thrills most.
Next • 88
HOT discovers pro-beauty’s newest rising star: Adrian Dime.
HUES
Paintbox • 42
Matrix introduces three breathtaking color designs for spring/summer; Aloxxi’s moxie shines through; Pureology talks service-boosting color care; more!
SHOP
Cosmetics • 38
HOT introduces an haute new section: Cosmetics for nails, makeup and skin.
Goods • 48
HOT off the press! Discover the latest care-and-styling products, smoothing therapies, hair additions, and oodles of new tools to sharpen your beauty arsenal.
GALLERY
Headliner • 28
Faatemah shares her vision of perfection-minded beauty with Futuristic Dolls, HOT’s May/June cover collection.
Art • 32
The votes have been tallied and Steve Elias is a NAHA finalist with Joan of Arc, a fantasy collection of surprisingly feminine warriors.
DIRECTIONS
How2 from Hair’s How
Broaden your styling repertoire with these step-by-steps.
Smarts • 76
Editorial stylist Sean James gives you the blow-by-blow on how to obtain agency representation.