
Wella Announces the Finalists of Wella Trend Vision Awards
This year’s awards centered around the Monochromatic trend, which is rooted in minimalism and intentional by design.
Paula Malloy brings over 30 years of experience in both domestic and international sales and marketing in the Professional Beauty industry.

Earthly Body, the parent company to salon brands, Marrakesh, Emera CBD Hair Care, Hemp Seed Body Care, ColorPhlex and CBD Dailyhas appointed industry Veteran, Paula Malloy as VP of Sales and Marketing.
Malloy brings over 30 years of experience in both domestic and international sales and marketing in the Professional Beauty industry. Most recently she was the VP of Salon Support & Merchandising for Hair Cuttery Family of Brands based in McLean, Virginia. Hair Cuttery Family of Brands is the largest independently owned operator of hair salons in the U.S. with over 500 to date. Prior to that, Malloy was the Divisional Merchandising VP for JCPenney Salons based in Texas and worked for GHD as VP of Professional Beauty Sales.
“I am very excited to be joining the senior leadership team at Earthly Body,” said Malloy. “These brands not only help the environment, give back to the community but are also made with the best ingredients for the mind, body and soul.”
Malloy is a past president of ISBN (International Salon/Spa Business Network) as well as a philanthropist at heart. She will be overseeing all marketing and sales activity for all six beauty brands under the Earthly Body umbrella.
“We are thrilled to have such an accomplished and esteemed professional join our company,” said Kevin Wachs, CEO and Founder, Earthly Body. “We couldn’t think of anyone better to help drive the bus of our talented sales and marketing team.”
Earthly Body is a respected, family-owned company that has been creating high-quality, natural skin and hair care products since 1994. Earthly Body is one of the pre-eminent manufacturers of hemp-based natural body and skin care products. Earthly Body brands, such as Marrakesh, Emera CBD Hair Care, Hemp Seed Body Care, ColorPhlex and CBD Daily products can be found in beauty stores, salons, spas, and boutiques. These natural & cruelty-free products use natural ingredients – no mineral oil, dyes, sulfates, propylene glycol, phthalates or parabens. Earthly Body’s products are 100% Vegan, drug-free and cruelty-free.

This year’s awards centered around the Monochromatic trend, which is rooted in minimalism and intentional by design.
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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