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Farouk Systems, Inc., the makers of CHI and BioSilk, recently appointed Ivan Rodriguez as the BioSilk Hairstyling Ambassador. In this position, Rodriguez will create trends and photo collections, assist with public relations and represent the brand for various events.

Farouk Systems, Inc. recently announced their support of the Professional Beauty Association’s (PBA) Beacon program by becoming a Beacon Program Top Sponsor. As a sponsor, Farouk will help to support the industry’s rising stars by welcoming students across the country to compete for national recognition.

WHERE STUDENTS BECOME PROS: Farouk Systems Announces PBA Beacon Program Top Sponsorship. The 2018 Educational Event will be held in Las Vegas, July 28th-30th during PBA Beauty Week. Beacon is an industry-leading program run by the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) and is designed to encourage and inspire beauty…

CHI Touch 2 Hair Dryer. After a week of bouncy blown-out curls (and lots of compliments on how great my hair looked), I set out in search of a real diffuser and emerged victoriously with the CHI Touch 2 Touch Screen Hair Dryer.

Here are three looks—a faux bob, a sleek-but-textured style and a pretty half-up braided ‘do—that CHI Artist Tammy Mixon created while at Miss Universe 2017, and now you can try them on any client with any length or texture.

Maggie O’daniel – Farouk Systems –  Mane Mentors: “Rocky Vitelli is someone I consider to be not only an amazing hairdresser, but also a friends. I call him anytime for advice and he’ll always give mean honest answer. Richards Jordan is always on the cutting edge of new trends. Danielle Regazzi is my stage partner, and one of my besties. She’s always pushing me to better myself.

CHI Air Classic Tourmaline Ceramic 1″ Hairstyling Iron utilizes the latest innovative technology combining Tourmaline Ceramic with even heat distribution, producing an exceptionally high amount of negative ions and Far Infrared which reduce static electricity for that perfect style. Hair is left smooth and silky with an unparalleled shine. This collection comes in this stunning gold finish—a perfect match for the holiday decor.

CHI Fire Red Tourmaline Ceramic Flat Iron – Have you ever straightened your hair in the dead of winter and still been left with a halo of frizz? This flatiron combines tourmaline ceramic and even heat distribution to help reduce static and frizziness, leaving your hair shiny and silky no matter how blustery it is outside.

The company’s #Hairdressers4Hairdressers campaign tapped hairdressers, salons and schools across the country to participate in a cut-a-thon…

For 2017, launches include: BioSilk Silk Therapy with Organic Coconut Oil, product additions to the Royal Treatment Line, CHI Luxury Black Seed Oil, an improved Power Plus line, the CHI Lava Styling Iron and CHI Shine Shades Violet with Additives. For 2018, Farouk Systems will launch a new skin-care line created in conjunction with LG.

Biosilk Silk Therapy Original – Therapy A paraben-free replenishing serum to help prevent split-ends and give you that slow-motion-shampoo-commercial shine.

Celebrity Hairstylists loves BioSilk! – Biosilk Haircare – Haircare Provider. Celebrity Hairstylist Jennifer Jane loves BioSilk.

Patrick Kalle is featured as well as the Shade Collection in Russia’s HAIR Magazine. Farouk Systems Inc. – CHI Haircare – Professional Hair Care Provider.

I typically start with a good blowout with a leave-in protector, using tension to create a smooth foundation. CHI 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protecting Spray.

Celebrity stylist Tarryn Feldman tagged CHI for a cover look she created with country star Kelsea Ballerini. We gave her tools awhile ago before the changes: https://www.instagram.com/p/BaU-3CHF5wH/ – Screen shot attached.

I used BioSilk Silk Therapy serum with the BioSilk Titanium Professional Hair Dryer to give her hair massive volume. After it was dry, I used Kevin Murphy Doo Over at her roots. I took the BioSilk Titanium Spring Curling Iron to give her texture in the front.

The maker of BioSilk announces the launch of their latest beauty line for both hair and skin called Silk 21 (link is external). Featuring four new products, Silk 21 with 21 amino acids, replenishes dry or damaged hair with essential moisturizing botanical extracts and herbs.

For Lance Bass, Christina Milian and Mario Lopez, Gina uses the BioSilk Titanium 1” Styling Iron along with BioSilk Glazing Gel. The BioSilk Glazing Gel provides a light long-lasing hold great for curls or loose waves.

For Joey Fatone’s look, Gina selected the BioSilk Dry Clean Shampoo for body and texture. To finish, she sprayed the BioSilk Silk Therapy Finishing Spray Firm Hold.

Biosilk Silk Therapy Original is back and is a great lightweight serum for before styling. I feel like this newer formula is a tad less greasy and less sticky compared to the old one and very nice to control the small flyways.

When it comes to care, Heaps says you’ll want to invest in a purple shampoo to keep the brassy tones at bay—she suggests BioSilk’s Color Therapy Cool Blonde Shampoo.

I like to blow dry the hair smooth using Biosilk Smoothing Balm before tonging all over to put a bend in the hair to assist in the upstyle. I also love PPS flat iron spray for heat protection, and my favorite hairspray for all of my upstyling is Fudge Skyscraper. It smells divine! I never use a hairspray I can’t stand the smell ofthere are plenty out there!

Why we love it: This iron has a clamp that makes holding hair in place easy-peasy; loxabeauty.com BioSilk 1” Titanium Professional Curling Iron combines the power of ceramic and titanium elements for the smoothest styling glide.

Farouk Systems, Inc. is a Houston based company of hairdressers for hairdressers. They manufacture high quality professional haircare products, including industry-leading brands CHI® and BioSilk®.

Farouk Systems unveils its newly designed BioSilk website – biosilk.com The site is designed to cater to the BioSilk woman, who looks to trends to dictate her hairstyle changes and her fashion choices.

CHI Ellipse Teflon Tapered Styling Wand creates tight, textured curls with front end of the barrel and loose waves with the back end. @chihaircare.

We’re obsessed with all things BioSilk, and this dry shampoo is no different. The peppermint, lavender and flower extracts in the formula makes your hair smell heavenly.

Toronto-based Rocky Vitelli (@rockyvitelli) is no stranger to the limelight. With more than 25 years of experience, Vitelli has served as a trailblazer for innovation in the professional beauty industry and has toured the world over educating and giving stage presentations.

It has been a bittersweet summer to say the least! Farouk Systems hosted our largest and most successful conference to date from August 25th through the 28th. However, while our corporate team was in Cancun with our artists, educators and distributors from around the world, our home back in Houston, Texas and its surrounding communities faced devastation from Hurricane Harvey.

Houston-based beauty company Farouk Systems has been holding their Global Conference in Cancun over the weekend, watching anxiously as the storm pummels their area. Founder and CEO Dr. Farouk Shami has always been one of the first to put his hand out when disaster strikes.

Farouk Systems is committed to helping the people affected by these recent hurricanes and help our fellow hairdressers to reopen their salon doors,” Dr. Shami says. “We would like want to thank our CHI Partner Schools and salons for participating in our Cut-a-Thons to help raise money for the PBA’s Disaster Relief Fund as well as our distributor Armstrong McCall for helping to deliver our product and tool donations to stylists and salons devastated by Hurricane Harvey.

Farouk Systems, Inc., a company of hairdressers for hairdressers, is working to help our fellow hairdressers and salons impacted by Hurricane Harvey and Irma.

LSC-Kingwood hosted a news conference on Friday, Sept. 8. Six of the campus’ buildings received first-floor flooding, including Classroom Buildings A and B, the Library, Health Science Building, Fitness and Training Center and the Performing Arts Center. The campus’ Administration Building, Student Conference Center and Music Instructional Building did not receive flood damage.

Farouk Systems has made numerous stops throughout the Houston area to give away free supplies and products. Their donations have undoubtedly been a lifesaver for many.

The Kindred Rehabilitation Center in Humble, First Presbyterian Church of Kingwood, Kingwood Music School, Atascocita United Methodist Church, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and Farouk Systems will act as makeshift classrooms.

Micro-edges create instant volume and texture as plates heat up to 425F. CHI Onyx Euroshine 1″ Crimping Iron. The Miss USA Competition has changed quite a bit over the last 15 years, save one major constant: Farouk Systems. The Company currently serves as the official hair care sponsor for the trifecta of pageants including Miss Universe, Miss USA, AND Miss Teen USA.

Biosilk Rediscover Silk Therapy Original for hair and skin. This Farouk Systems’ iconic product conditions, hydrates, adds volume and body, control and defines curls, reconstruct, repairs dryness and damage, and strengthens hair.

CHI’s cult-fave dry finishing oil is perfect for color-treated babes who want to protect their hair from fading while adding shine and keeping frizz at bay. It boasts UV protection and a mixture of beneficial ingredients, including rose hip oil to nourish and promote shine, silk to strengthen, and vitamin C to rejuvenate. It applies in a super fine, delicate mist and smells like a high-end salon product.

Under $100 – Biosilk Titanium Professional Hair Dryer. $80 from LoxaBeauty.com This blow dryer is designed with a powerful 1875-watt ceramic motor with an ion generator to produce incredible shine while sealing the hair cuticle and locking humidity. The powerful airflow dries hair faster to create smooth and sleek blow outs in less time.

Sophisticates Black Hairstyle Guide – Sept 2017 – features the CHI Deep Brilliance Blow Dryer. Create brilliant shine with this dynamic hair dryer boasting an AC motor that generates 1875 watts of powerful airflow and heat, making drying time quick and quiet. The ergonomic handle design with grip detail provides comfort and balance during styling.

The Colorist features CHI Blondest Blonde on page 22. CHI Blondest Blonde Ionic Powder Lightener is a revolutionary dust free powder containing silk proteins that lightens exceptionally fast and contains silk proteins, making it gentler on the hair.

It brings me great joy to introduce to anyone whom has yet to hear of BioSilk! I have been using this brand for over a decade now. Each product plays a special role in my solid consistent hair routine. This is the one and only brand that has never let me down weightlessly, yet heavily effective in humid weather. See below to read my review regarding the six products I have been gifted

The CHI Rose Hip Oil Color Nurture Protecting Conditioner is featured in the Summer issue of NewBeauty Magazine. Ulta is credited.

BioSilk Hair Care Therapy. Achieve your healthiest hair with BioSilk! Featured is the Silk Therapy collection, including the Shampoo, Conditioner, Conditioning Balm, Mousse, and Original leave-in treatment, for unparalleled strength and shine! All products are infused with concentrated, natural silk proteins (with strength equal to that of steel!) and botanical extracts to repair, smooth and protect all hair types.

With CHI as the official haircare sponsor for the 2017 Miss USA Pageant, Farouk Systems Global Artist Albert Luiz was responsible for creating Kára McCullough‘s crowning look. Highlighting and amplifying her natural hair texture, Albert shares his step by step tips and the key CHI products used to achieve Kára’s winning look.

Farouk Systems Inc. launches its newly upgraded formulation for CHI Blondest Blonde Ionic Powder and Cream Lightener. Each product provides improved lifting power to help achieve higher levels of lifting without sacrificing the integrity of the hair through its key ingredient, Silk Protein.

This is a Readers’ Choice winner for a reason: Just a few dabs make hair look smooth, shiny, and healthy—not greasy (so long as you don’t OD on the stuff). It’s superconvenient, too, because it can be used on wet or dry hair.

Biosilk Silk Therapy Oil, $13.99. This oil is perfect for medium to thick hair. It tames frizz, strengthens hair with vitamin B, E, and proteins, and leaves hair soft, silky, and smelling absolutely wonderful.   

CHI 44 Iron Guard. Credit: usmagazine.com This is a must-have when heat styling your mane. Sprayed on before styling, an anti-breakage formula seals the cuticle to prevent future damage. The best part? No added build up.

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Everyone waits for the warm weather to roll around each year! However, it’s no secret that girls with bangs hate the humidity and dread the long, hot summer days. Don’t worry! TigerBeat has created a list of five easy ways you can keep your hair bangs perfect in the summer heat.

Carry around a mini hair flat iron-CHI.com: https://www.instagram.com/p/9JH6HcPvam/

Learn this bouncy, va-va-voom blowout from Anna Cantu, Farouk Systems Executive Creative Artist, using the new BioSilk Volumizing Therapy line of products that leave hair as smooth as silk.

Farouk Systems, Inc., the maker of BioSilk, CHI and Kardashian Beauty and Hearst Magazines, the publisher of Esquire, have announced the launch of The Esquire Ultimate Grooming Collection in professional salons nationwide in October 2016 through an exclusive partnership with Beauty Systems Group (BSG).

Give your client the ultimate curly ‘do with this voluminous look from Farouk Systems. Golden, bouncy curls are brought to life with volume and shine—giving your client the perfect glam, red carpet look. The DURA CHI Collection showcases runway-inspired looks and the salon-worthy interpretations with styles ranging from smooth rippling curls to untamed tousled tendrils.

Men’s barbering is making a comeback in a major way, so why wait to start mastering your grooming skills and building your clientele? We scoured the Premiere Orlando show floor for all of the tips, tricks and techniques you need to bring ALL the boys to your chair! From blending basics to hair tattoos, we have what you need to succeed in men’s grooming.

CHI Global Board Artist and lead stylist for MISS UNIVERSE Tammy Mixon, shares this elegant up-do just in time for spring. Start with clean, dry hair and apply CHI Silk Infusion from mid-shaft to ends. Part the hair down the center and separate ear to ear.

Re-create this “preppy” men’s hair style by Esquire Grooming. Create a horseshoe parting at the crown area. Take a parting from the highest point of the head to the highest point of the ear and determine your length by positioning your finger horizontally.

Esquire Grooming. Since 1933, Esquire Grooming has been a leader in men’s grooming and styling tools. Known for their high-performance Thickening Creams, Firm Gels, and Pomades, Esquire understands life is hectic and complicated enough for our dads, and that his grooming and styling regimen shouldn’t be.

This look is great for guys who want that slightly longer style, but don’t want anything too extreme or high maintenance. This loose, wavy cut and styling how-to will show you exactly how to control his subtle chaos. And once the look is complete, we recommend suggesting a cleaner-looking shave to keep the attention on his hair.

For the past 15 years, Farouk Systems has been the official haircare sponsor for Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss Teen. They provide their team of hairstylists to help the contestants with their preliminary competitions, dress rehearsals and the live broadcast. In addition, Farouk Systems provided each girl with full service haircare and products from their CHI Haircare Line.

How Albert got the look: To complete her competition look, I used the CHI Ellipse Tapered styling wand and CHI Magnified Volume Finishing Spray to enhance her texture.

Esquire Men’s Grooming Thickening Cream – A lightweight, fragrance-free volumizing cream that builds up thinning hair.

Kára McCullough looked stunning as she was crowned Miss USA 2017 back in mid-May. We were fortunate enough to speak with the man responsible for creating McCullough’s winning look, Farouk Systems Global Artist Albert Luiz.

CHI, “I keep a bottle of CHI Silk Infusion for Hair and Skin on me for those flyaways. I also put it on my hands, every now and again.” Travel Size Silk Infusion Silk Reconstructing Complex.

For the past 15 years, Farouk Systems has been the official hair care sponsor for Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss Teen, providing its team of stylists to help the contestants with their preliminary competitions, dress rehearsals and the live broadcast. This year’s Miss USA competition took place May 14, 2017 in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, hosted by Julianne Hough and Terrance J, along with Ashley Graham who captured the behind the scenes.

Miss USA contestants get makeup done by The Perfect Face Cosmetics artists and hair done by a CHI Haircare stylists backstage during The MISS USA® Competition at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on Sunday, May 14. When your fine-haired client needs a little help in the volume and texture department, help her out with the CHI Onyx Ceramic 1-inch Crimping Iron.

Farouk Systems is a longtime sponsor of the event and our CHI and BioSilk products – utilized by the amazing CHI Global Artists and esteemed styling team – were there to make each contestant look and feel her absolute best! Miss USA 2015 Olivia Jordan was there to host in the CHI Lounge and received a team effort for her flawless, camera-ready styling from Anna Cantu, Judi Yount and Tammy Mixon!

She triumphed as the 66th Miss USA 2017. The event was held at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada hosted by Julianne Hough, Terrance J along with Ashley Graham who captured the behind the scenes. As the official haircare sponsor of Miss USA, Dr. Farouk Shami was on hand along with his team of stylists and staff to ensure all contestants were provided the best haircare and services to achieve the winning look.

The faux bob is a great style when your client wants to rock shorter locks without the long-term commitment of chopping it all off. Master this look with the help of Farouk Systems, Inc. Global Artist Anna Cantu. We broadcasted her LIVE on Facebook creating this textured illusion bob during Miss USA 2017 in Las Vegas. Check it out!

When Kára walked onto the stage with her fellow contestants, it quickly became clear that she alone had chosen to wear her natural curls. And as she explained to Refinery29, the choice was a deliberate one. Hairstylist Albert Luiz styled her curls using the CHI Deep Brilliance Olive & Monoi Oil Optimum Moisture Line.

Beating out 50 other women, Miss District of Columbia Kára McCullough was crowned Miss USA 2017 on Sunday night. The 25-year-old, who works as a government employee, wowed the judges with her beauty, bikini, talents and intelligence at the annual beauty pageant broadcast live from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Tears streamed down her cheeks as the beauty took her victory lap in her evening look. But, of course, that left us wanting more info on the newly crowned gal, so we’ve got five things you’ve just gotta know about the new Miss USA…

Not only did Farouk stylists’ prep and style the 50 contestants, they were also responsible for making sure the talent of the red carpet was styled perfectly. Check out some red carpet pics below! At an event like Miss USA, the hair magic happens behind the scenes, and we got VIP backstage access! Twelve CHI stylists were equipped to style 50 beauty queens, so you know there was pandemonium as stylists worked quickly to ensure everyone was curled, set and finished on time.

BeautyLaunchPad Magazine features CHI Keratin Leave In Conditioner. A unique reconstructing treatment rebuilds the cuticle with keratin, improves elasticity and staves off future breakage.

Estetica Magazine features Farouk Systems Global Artist Rocky Vitelli. Rocky Vitelli: Issa Rae is sporting a fresh, clean, and trending hairstyle. The Architectural design combining braids and a crimped set of buns evokes spring-ready style.

For styling tools in the new CHI Ellipse collection combine Teflon and Titanium for a smooth, non-stick styling surface to give hair body and bounce. Effortless, undone curls are easily created with an oval-shaped barrel that combines Teflon and Titanium for the ultimate styling surface. The 1 ½” barrel is perfect for creating loose waves on medium to long hair.

Experience the 2nd generation of touch screen styling with the new design of the CHI Touch 2 Hair Dryer. Slimmer and superiority lightweight, it features a compact 2.4 inch touch screen control and a unique speedometer that allows the ease of customizing intelligent settings: controlling the speed, temperature and ionic output.

ShortStyle Magazine 2017. Short Styles, Summer 2017 – Finished Look by Patrick Kalle.

Beauty BEAT – Comb CHI Spray Wax (Loxabeauty.com) through strands for a slicked-back style. Pliable hold spray wax that creates a variety of textured looks.

LMCA – New York, NY (April 18, 2017) LMCA is pleased to announce that Milady has written its first exclusive global license to Farouk Systems, Inc. the maker of BioSilk, CHI and Esquire Ultimate Men’s Grooming. This exclusive global license will provide products and styling tools for cosmetology student kits from Farouk Systems.

I use a purple conditioner for the blonde as well. Once or twice a week, I do a deep conditioning treatment – lately I’ve been using this one from Schwarzkopf. The days I don’t do a deep conditioning treatment, I use aleave-in for blonde hair. When it’s not looking too shiny, I use a pinch of Farouk Pearl Complex on my ends.

The use of social media in the professional beauty industry is spiking and Premiere Orlando is dedicated to offering the education beauty professionals need to succeed.

“As we all know, during summer months the hair loses moisture,” says Lisa Marie Garcia, president of innovation for Farouk Systems. “Use the CHI Deep Brilliance Olive & Monoi Deep Protein Masque, a protein strengthening masque that not only reconstructs the hair, but also enriches the hair with immediate shine and moisture.

Dura CHI Handshot Hair Dryer. I’m a chronic air-dryer…mostly because I have wimpy arms. But with the handle-free DURA CHI (you grip the bulbous end of the dryer). I was able to rough dry my hair without contorting into any weird angles-or getting any biceps cramps.

First, we recommend prepping the hair before styling. Using products like CHI’s Silk Infusion, not only works to reconstruct hair damage, but also prevents future damage as well. This rich product protects against styling and environmental heats, making sure that you don’t sacrifice heat for healthy hair.

Biosilk Silk Therapy Lite is, as the name suggests, a lighter-weight version of Biosilk’s original formula. Although I am always on the hunt for new products to tame my ultra-thick, curly, and frizzy hair, I am always sure to keep a bottle of this on standby, which is really saying something, as most hair products don’t work for me.

Crimping is back – but it’s changed since first hitting it big in the 80’s. Today’s innovative technology helps cut down on heat damage. The CHI Onyx Crimper has 1-inch ceramic plates that can be heated to the right temperature for your hair type.

Create a multitude of looks with this ultra versatile Styler featuring 3 styling options in one convenient tool. Teflon and Titanium plates create smooth sleek styles on a non-stick surface. Creates various looks with 3 styling settings for curls, waves or smooth looks.