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SEARCHLast night's Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City, or the only Monday we look forward to the entire year, set the scene for gowns and garbs following (more or less) this year's theme ...
“We chose Essie’s new gel couture polish in "fairy tailor", a lovely nude pink, to pair with Kate’s stunning Dolce & Gabbana gown. A very classy color for the classiest lady,” said Celebrity Manicurist, Katherine St. Paul Hill.
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Last night's Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City, or the only Monday we look forward to the entire year, set the scene for gowns and garbs following (more or less) this year's theme “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology," in accordance to the museum's new exhibit of the same name.
Known as "the party of the year" among those in the fashion industry and beyond, Essie seized the opportunity to debut its new line of Gel Couture polish. The brand has always sought inspiration from fashion, so where better to introduce the no-lamp-gel line?
First off, the bottle itself was designed to look like a twirling dress, matching many of the gowns' movement last night. The bottle also benefits the nail professional by fitting perfectly in one's hand. A patent-pending swirl stem brush with a tapered cut ensures even color application that is designed for a slower polish drip. The brush itself differs from typical Essie polish brushes by being wider and flatter.
The new bottle shape holds a new shade, "Model Citizen".
With 42 new shades, the line is categorized into four fashion-inspired color groupings: "atelier", which includes 12 soft neutrals; "first look", with six pretty pastels; "fashion show", 12 bright, eye-catching shades; and "after party", 12 decadent deep hues.
Gel-like shine and longevity (up to 14 days) is achieved through a 2-step system: step 1 is two coats of any of the colors, and step 2 is a high-gloss top coat that is universal for the collection.
At the Met Ball, Kate Bosworth, Elle Fanning and Katie Homes wore new Gel Couture shades to compliment their gowns on the red carpet. Click through the slideshow to see what they wore and the nail polish look they paired with it.
The Gel Couture Polish line will be available to salon professionals in July.
Haircare brand The Doux has launched “My Salon Empire,” a free-to-play salon management game on Roblox, helping the next generation celebrate the diversity of textured hair and explore salon entrepreneurship.
The show reported 30% attendance growth. It felt that way. This event for the southwest professional beauty community had heart, spice, and something for everyone.
Wella artists presented the Monochromatic trend movement, introduced new Pure Perfection color and Sebastian styling innovations, while the Wella team created interactive fun throughout Wella Studio in Los Angeles.
Dominique LyVar, an influential educator and artist, is remembered by those who loved him for his significant impact on the industry and contributions to the community.
Known for his buttery blondes and a technique for highlighting hair with more precision that he called chunking, Brad Johns died on August 27. His friend and fellow colorist, David Stanko, shares thoughts on his talented colleague and close friend.
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The Davines Edit reflects the brand’s passion for people and planet.
RÜTE Wash introduces a shower cap designed specifically for crown washing, helping clients with hair extensions cleanse the scalp while protecting the lengths from water.
Premiere San Antonio Presented by SalonCentric returns for its fourth edition August 30-31 at the Henry B. González Convention Center, delivering its biggest and boldest event to date.
One-Day Personal and Professional Development Education Event for Beauty Professionals Set for October 25, 2026, at the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue.
According to the report, people are moving away from copy-paste trends and toward community, using real experiences to develop a sense of taste and beauty that reflects who they are.
Hairstylists and barbers can showcase their creative and technical vision in two global categories with cash prizes and a chance to represent in Portugal.
The BBR Beauty Show featured a prominent speaker lineup including Lacy Redway, Karrueche Tran, Danessa Myricks, Chelley B., Sabrina Elba, Jessica Harris-Dupart, and more.
The Professional Beauty Association and Pivot Point team up to develop an ongoing study that measures the confidence of salon owners, stylists, school owners, and students.
This shared recognition celebrates the strength of industry collaboration in advancing professional mobility.
In Dubai, a salon visit isn’t an appointment. It’s a weekly routine, and clients can spend $800 to $1,400 a month on it, according to Gaurav Tripathi of MADI International. On October 6-8, 2026, the market behind those numbers opens its doors as Beautyworld Dubai marks its 30th edition at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together distributors, brands, stylists and salon owners from all over the world.
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