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In The News
Vidal Sassoon: His Legacy Lives On
This week, our Ratner family, all our Stylists, and the entire beauty industry felt the loss when industry giant Vidal Sassoon died at age 84. Vidal singlehandedly revolutionized the beauty industry, and the changes he made inspired us and opened the door for our success with our own BUBBLES business concept.
Vidal forever changed the industry by replacing the shampoo-and-set business with unisex, precision hair-cutting. He was an icon in the 70s styling celebrities like Mia Farrow, and became a household name when he launched his own successful line of products. He remained a powerful force in the industry through the end of his life, and his memory will forever be in the hearts and minds of Stylists everywhere.
We owe this great man a personal debt of gratitude. His incredible vision and accomplishments motivated us to capture the value market and become the unique, caring company of salon brands we are today. Vidal shared our vision and rallied the industry to benefit the people throughout his life.
A humanitarian after our own hearts, Vidal spearheaded the Hairdressers Unlocking Hope campaign in 2007. We joined forces with him to rebuild houses following the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, and are proud that together we provided more than just homes – we provided renewed hope to people affected by the tragedy.
Vidal, your legacy will never die and you live on in our hearts. Thank you, and rest in peace.
- Ann and the entire Ratner family
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Fairfax Corner BUBBLES is voted "Best Salon" in Virginia Living's 2012 Best of Virginia survey.
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ONE THOUSAND RATNER COMPANIES’ SALONS TEAM UP TO RAISE FUNDS TO HELP IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER Ratner Family Foundation will match contributions with a $10,000 donation to Passionately Pink for the Cure, a program of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Vienna, VA – September 29, 2011 - Ratner Companies, the largest family owned and operated chain of salons in the country, the parent company of Hair Cuttery, BUBBLES, Salon Cielo, Salon Plaza and Cibu, recognizes the devastating impact Breast Cancer has on women, men and families, and the importance of joining the effort to fight this widespread disease.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month all Ratner Companies’ salons will accept contributions from clients and associates and will match funds collected with a $10,000 donation to Passionately Pink for the Cure, a program of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Redken, Sebastian. Matrix, Paul Mitchell, Matrix, TiGi, It’s a Ten and OPI have also joined the cause by making donations to Passionately Pink for the Cure, The American Cancer Society, City of Hope and the Christina Applegate Foundation, in support of their ongoing efforts to raise awareness of and find a cure for breast cancer. In addition, select salons will be selling pink feathers-the newest hair trend-and will donate a portion of the proceeds to Passionately Pink for the Cure.
“We at Ratner Companies are continuing our support of Susan G. Komen for the Cure in its efforts to eradicate breast cancer,” said Dennis Ratner, Founder and CEO of Ratner Companies. “Our caring stylists and clients are committed to making a difference in their communities,” said Ratner. “Many of our Stylists have been touched by breast cancer in some way, so we all have overwhelmingly embraced this cause.” Along with the company’s donation, the funds collected in salons will benefit Passionately Pink for the Cure, a program of SGK. They will fund critical breast cancer research, as well as local education, screening and treatment programs that impact people in their community.”
For more information on Ratner Companies’ Breast Cancer Awareness Month’s program go to: www.ratnerco.com
For more information about passionately Pink for the Cure go to: www.passionatelypink.org
Ratner Companies is the largest family-owned and operated chain of hair salons in the country, operating salons under the names Hair Cuttery, BUBBLES, Salon Cielo, Salon Plaza and exclusive product line Cibu, each designed to meet the varied needs and personalities of an ever increasing client base. Co-founded in 1974 by Dennis Ratner, a licensed stylist who grew up working in his father’s Washington, DC salon, and fellow stylist Ann Ratner, the company has more than 12,000 stylists in nearly 1,000 salons across 16 states. www.ratnerco.com
Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is the global leader of the breast cancer movement, having invested nearly $1.5 billion since inception in 1982. As the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, we’re working together to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®, and generous contributions from our partners, sponsors and fellow supporters, we have become the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.
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Ratner Companies signs on as presenting sponsors for Pink Jams! and Christian Siriano fashion event October 21 live-music fashion event supporting breast cancer awareness announced July 6, 2011 (Washington, DC) —PINK JAMS!, a Washington, D.C. area breast cancer awareness charity, announces that Bubbles and Cibu, brands of Ratner Companies, will serve as the 2011 presenting sponsors for the organization’s 2011 Pink Rocks the Runway™ charity fashion event.
The fashion show, Pink Rocks the Runway™ will include signature pink couture designs from some of Washington, D.C.’s talented local designers, created for this event modeled by young breast cancer survivors. Christian Siriano, working in collaboration with Pink Jams! will feature his entire Spring 2012 collection on the runway. The event will take place at the International Trade Center in Washington, D.C on Friday, October 21.
“Bubbles and Cibu are proud to support Pink Jams! as the 2011 presenting sponsors for Pink Rocks the Runway," said Ann Ratner, Co-Founder and President of Upscale Brands for Ratner Companies, parent company of Bubbles and Cibu, "Our company has a strong commitment to supporting issues that affect women, and breast cancer awareness is one of the most important causes we promote each year. Many of our Stylists have been touched by breast cancer in some way, so we all have overwhelmingly embraced Pink Jams! and its mission to raise awareness among young men and women in our community.”
International designer Siriano, originally from Annapolis, said, “I am proud to collaborate with Pink Jams! to raise breast cancer awareness for young women in the DC area. Pink Rocks the Runway will be fun and fantastic. I am excited to come home and bring the New York fashion scene with me.”
Ratner Companies is the largest family-owned and operated chain of hair salons in the country, operating nearly 800 salons in 16 states, and employing more than 12,000 Stylists. Its diverse brands include Hair Cuttery, BUBBLES, Salon Cielo and Spa, ColorWorks, and Salon Plaza.
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For more information on Pink Rocks the Runway™, go to www.pinkrockstherunway.com
Pink Jams!, founded after the loss of a 35-year old friend, works to support breast cancer education and awareness. For more information on PINK JAMS!, go to www.PinkJams.org
For more information on Ratner Companies, go to http://www.ratnerco.com/home.html
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