Archive for December, 2009

Sneak Preview of All New Kemon HD

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

 

December 7 will be yet another historic day for TNG. This is the day we sneak preview Kemon HD (high definition) hair color.

The significance of HD is similar to when Steve Jobs went on stage to launch the iPod which transformed the MP3 industry and then later went on stage to launch the iPhone which transformed the smart phone industry.

Both the iPod and iPhone were technological marvels that changed their industries. iTunes has downloaded millions and millions of songs to both pretty much making CD’s obsolete.

Most of us could no longer function without our music players and smart phones. But just a short few years ago, the Razr was the hottest thing going. And just a few years before that, the basic cell phone with camera was the hottest thing going.

The point is that technology happens and many us aren’t aware of it until it’s in our very own hands. The thing with hair color and hair products is that hairdressers have a tendency to think technology doesn’t apply to them. The same hairdressers using Clairol and Wella liquid color and most other brands of tube color most likely are using iPod’s and iPhone’s.

Kemon HD represents the latest technology breakthrough from Kemon’s in-house lab. When we compared it to Wella Koleston, the results were shocking. All I can say is that the shine, gray coverage, ease of use and how it makes the client feel are superior in every way.

We will have plenty of early adopters present at the Kemon Academy December 7. First quarter 2010 will be the official launch and all I can say is that 2010 is going to be quite a year for hair color.

Happy Wednesday!

 

 

Does Afghanistan Matter?

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

 

Detroit’s unemployment rate is over 30%. Michigan’s is over 15%. We have our own issues.

The stock market after taking a pause is soaring once again. Australia actually has raised its key interest rate three times in the past three months. Signs are pointing positively for a second half 2010 recovery.

Afghanistan remains in war state after 8 years with no end in sight.

Michigan, Australia  and Afghanistan. One state in disarray, one country recovering, and one country under siege. Yet somehow all three are connected.

Why? Globalization. Obama is going to speak tonight and convince America to add 35,000-40,000 troops to the effort in Afghanistan. He will point out that we cannot be defeated and in doing so, would be a victory for terrorism and Al-Queda.

Of course, this isn’t what Obama stated before becoming President. And most likely, Obama won’t tell us how we are going to pay for this. The printing presses are already running 24/7 and the dollar continues to plummet in value to other world currencies while gold and silver make new highs.

Therein lies the answer to Afghanistan. It’s about politics, stock markets, currency markets and commodities markets. For most of us, the entire thing is way over our head. Truthfully, it’s always been that way.

No doubt the American people want Afghanistan over with and want it over with quickly and successfully. But if we can’t get Detroit and Michigan on the road to recovery after 8 years, how fast will our efforts in Afghanistan be?

We have no choice but to move forward. But one day it would be nice if the Obama administration would think about job creation and getting people back to "normal". We can certainly use a bit of it in the Motor City.

Happy Tuesday!