ICA Podcast 9 Intercoiffure America Canada, co-hosted by Sheila Zaricor-Wilson and friends

Anthony Mascolo shares insights about the industry with Rodger Azadganian and ICA President, Sheila Wilson

ICA member, Inge Handing, and President, Sheila Zaricor-Wilson, discuss Education for Life and the opportunities it presents to the industry.



Bio:

Inge has been involved in salons since she was 15 years old, starting with an apprenticeship at Bundy and Bundy Salon in Austria. Wanting to see the world and learn English, Inge moved to the United States at 22 and founded Coiffeur Inga Salon (now Salon Inga) in 1988. Inge is motivated by providing superior customer service to her clients through continuous education for herself and her staff.

Her involvement in the industry includes being a member of Intercoiffure America/Canada for over 25 years where she also has served on the Board and as Secretary. Inge is also the US Ambassador for Education for Life for Intercoiffure Mondial. In addition, she was a Regional Education Director for Florida with TIGI for 16 years. And, she is a part of the National Cosmetology Association. She was instrumental in implementing the Associate Training Program, an extensive training program for incoming stylists or recent graduates.

Inge plans to become more involved in education, as she expands her business. In 2015, the Salon Inga’ brand expanded to include The Barbershop by Salon Inga, a new concept in men’s hair care.

Inspirations & Motivations: Ever changing trends, our Youth, Health & Fitness, Mentorship & Teamwork

Industry legend, Frederic Fekkai, is featured in this episode of ICA Podcast 9. Join us as he tells ICA President, Sheila Zaricor-Wilson, about his journey in the industry.



About Frederic Fekkai:

Provence born. Paris trained. NYC made. From his first entry into the hairstyling world, Frédéric has been a pioneer in all facets of the industry—first by introducing his signature French effortless-chic approach to cutting and styling, then by revolutionizing the Guest Salon Experience with his salon at Bergdorf Goodman and finally by moving into to product formulation. Frédéric was the first to introduce the ‘skinification’ of haircare, using skincare labs to transform hair care from an everyday commodity to luxurious, benefit-rich products scientifically formulated to address the needs of the hair. Many haircare brand founders/ leaders openly credit Frédéric for creating the luxury hair category. He continues his pioneering legacy with the launch of his newest brand, FEKKAI 3.0, combining his legendary expertise on everything hair with his relentless focus on creating innovative, high-performance products that are clean, vegan, and sustainable.

Join ICA President, Sheila Wilson, ICA Board Member, Sam Brocato, and Social Beauty Makers Founder, Gordon Miller as they go in depth about AI and its effects on the beauty industry.

It's all about the curl! ICA President, Sheila Wilson, is joined by Janine Jarman from Curl Cult as they discuss the product that is taking the beauty industry by storm!

What is a Cosmetology Compact? How does it benefit licensees, the state, and the industry as a whole? To learn more, join ICA Board Member, Sam Brocato, and Leslie Roste as they talk about this very relevant topic in this episode of ICA Podcast 9.

Leslie Roste's bio:
Leslie Roste, RN, BSN graduated from the University of Kansas, where she studied Nursing and Microbiology. After leaving nursing, she began working in the professional beauty industry as a subject matter expert on infection control and public safety.  She has written many articles and spoken to audiences large and small on infection control and chemical safety in the work environment and specializes in the salon and barber industry.  In 2020, she became the lead grant applicant on the Cosmetology Compact, working with the Department of Defense and Council of State Governments to insure true license mobility for cosmetologists.  Leslie currently works with the CSG on behalf of FBIC on industry forward legislation. Previously, Leslie worked with cosmetology boards in over 30 states on revision of infection control rules and required curriculums consistent with current science and occupational trends.  She has written science content for Milady and currently writes for Pivot Point textbooks. Throughout Covid, she assisted states in developing re-opening guidelines and offered education in all virtual formats to help states re-open.  She is a national exam item writer and participates in the Safe Nevada project as well as the Department of Labor Occupational Licensing Consortium.