Karen Gordon, President of Cosmetologists Chicago and America's Beauty Show, is the owner of J. Gordon Designs and Karen Gordon Hair Loss Solutions. She is celebrating 42 years in the salon industry. Along with being a salon owner and hair color specialist, she is a Certified Trichologist. Karen was recently named the Director of Cosmetology USA for the World Trichology Society. She also serves on the Board of Directors of Intercoiffure America-Canada and is on the Board of Directors of Hair to Stay, a non-profit organization that provides "cooling caps" so people can keep their hair while undergoing chemotherapy treatment. In this podcast, Karen and Melanie discuss the industry and the importance of viewing beauty as a career choice. Karen also shares exciting information about the upcoming America's Beauty Show in Chicago, Illinois.  For more information: www.americansbeautyshow.com  www.hairtostay.org www.jgordonhair.com www.karengordonhair.com www.worldtrichologysociety.org