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Prepare for the most wonderful time of the year with these beauty favorites.

Ho-Ho-How will you be celebrating the holidays this year? At MODERN, we believe in the joy of giving – and beauty products specifically are the gifts that keep on giving. Whether you’re shopping for family, gifting to a few thoughtful clients, or restocking your retail section for the New Year, there’s no way to go wrong with festive sets. Kick off your holiday shopping spree with our 2020 gift guide below.

Deck the halls with one (or all) of Moroccanoil’s four holiday gift sets and All-Stars Stocking Stuffer. Each oil-infused beauty set is designed for different hair care needs, including hydration, volume, repair and smoothing. You’ll get four travel size products, along with a limited-edition reusable case to keep goodies in. And bonus: The All-Stars Stocking Stuffer features a Moroccanoil Signature Scented Candle that will create a warm, Mediterranean ambiance in your space.
In need of some holiday TLC? Same, and this Unwrapped Life plastic-free beauty set is a treat both you and your clients will enjoy. The “Spoil Me” bundel includes a travel set of product based on your hair goal (moisturizing, smoothing, thickening, repairing or clarifying), reusable bamboo rounds, a body bar and bar dish. It has everything you need to go into 2021 relaxed and refreshed!

RCMA’s holiday makeup box set gets your glow on. The lluminating Sticks in Champagne, Rose and Bourbon are multi-tasking, so they’re safe for use on the face, eyes and lips. Apply them anywhere you want for a radiant winter look with a rich dewiness.

After a long year of hand washing and slathering on sanitizer, everyone’s paws could use some nourishment and attention. This 54 Thrones African Beauty Butter Collection Deluxe Tin comes with five creams to hydrate dry, overworked hands. Formulated with two types of Shea Butter from East Africa and West Africa, these beauties are also safe for use on the body, face and hair. Keep the tin tucked at your station for whenever you need a moisturizing pick-me-up.

Saphira’s healing hair care is a must on your “nice” list. The gift set includes Saphira’s top three products for either hydrated, volumized, or curly hair, and comes with a beautiful glass water bottle with minerals as an additional surprise.

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.

The Good Patch is a leading wearable wellness patch brand, offering wellness and skincare patches that support everyday needs including energy, sleep, relaxation and more.

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Ulta Beauty has announced its partnership with Black Beauty Roster to launch the pilot of All Textures Certification (ATC). The new program is aimed at addressing gaps in education within the beauty industry and raising the level of skills and guest satisfaction for all.

Mireya Villarreal, founder of From Chair to Boss™, is bringing together beauty industry leaders for a new one-day educational event designed to help salon professionals strengthen the business side of their careers. From Chair to Boss Live! will take place September 28 at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center in Oak Brook, Illinois.

Salon owner, tech founder, and educator Universe Walker will bring her signature workshop, The Art of Dry Cutting, to Brooklyn on July 20, offering stylists a chance to deepen their understanding of shape, movement, texture, and dry cutting.

As part of our ongoing commitment to sharing resources that help beauty professionals stay informed, we thought it was worth introducing our audience to The Chatter and the unique perspective it brings to industry conversations.

Celebrating 60 years in haircare, Dippity-Do is honoring its styling heritage with its Girls with Curls collection, a reimagined Light Hold Gelée inspired by the brand's original 1965 styling gel.

Covet & Mane has expanded its Pro Color System with the launch of Color Boost Drops, completing what the company says is the first professional color system engineered specifically for hair extensions.

The 2026 Beauty Changes Lives Legacy Award has been awarded to Sam Villa for his trailblazing contribution, advocacy and mentorship that has profoundly transformed and elevated the professional beauty industry.

CND is relaunching its SHELLAC system with a new CND Visible Light Lamp, updated packaging, and an expanded shade offering.

Curl Cult founder Janine Jarman, a hairstylist, salon owner, educator, and product creator, is opening a community investment round that gives hairdressers and clients the opportunity to own a stake in the company they helped grow.

The night honored the artists and collections shaping the future of professional beauty during PBA NAHA 2026.

The ultra-lightweight, handle-free dryer is designed to reduce wrist strain while delivering powerful performance behind the chair.

Aura Salonware is proud to announce its 2026 scholarship recipients. This first-time scholarship in partnership with the Professional Beauty Association awarded three different scholarships to support beauty professionals at every point in their professional journey.

SalonCentric has announced its expansion into Alaska, marking the distributor’s presence across all 50 states and bringing additional access to professional beauty products, education and business support to licensed salon professionals in the region.