
Rodrick Samuels on The Silent Work, Modern Beauty Education and Why Empathy Wins
MODERN SALON sat down with Samuels to discuss the book, beauty education, mentorship and the habits that help beauty professionals thrive.
Show off your skills and make a name for yourself in one of Premiere Orlando’s many competitions, where you can win trophies, medals or cash prizes.This year, there are four competition categories you can enter:PBA Hair Competitions: Enter ...



Enter the Professional Beauty Association’s hairstyling competitions for students and professionals. Show off your skills!
Show off your skills and make a name for yourself in one of Premiere Orlando’s many competitions, where you can win trophies, medals or cash prizes.
This year, there are four competition categories you can enter:
PBA Hair Competitions: Enter the Professional Beauty Association’s hairstyling competitions for students and professionals. There are three categories in this competition – Contemporary Classic by the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA), Avant Garde by NAHA and "A Night at the Oscars." Registration deadline is May 26, 2016. Competition days will be held on Sunday, June 5 and Monday, June 6.
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PBA Barber Competitions: NEW THIS YEAR! Powered by Andis, the Premiere Orlando Barber Challenge is a freestyle men’s haircutting competition open to all students and licensed hair professionals, both barbers and cosmetologists. Registration deadline is May 26, 2016. Competition days will be held on Sunday, June 5 and Monday, June 6.
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NailPro Competitions: Face veteran or novice competitors from all over the world!
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Makeup Competitions: NEW THIS YEAR! This year’s theme will be Beauty and the Beast. Choose to compete in one or two categories! Trophies and cash prizes will be given to competition winners. $500 for First Place, $350 for Second Place and $250 for Third Place. Winners will receive a makeup kit from Crown Brush and Your Makeup Line.
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Competition is an unbeatable learning experience, offering the competitor an opportunity to stretch themselves by testing new ideas and acquiring new abilities. Here are 5 TOP REASONS presented by California Makeup Academy as to WHY you should enter a beauty competition:
#1: Confidence Builder: Competing develops confidence. Competition develops the ability to make decisions quickly and trust your instincts, traits that will strengthen you as a professional.
#2. Experience: The experience build through the participation in competition is priceless, making our future work even better, a definite learning experience!
#3. Exposure and Recognition: Competitions are a vehicle for exposure and recognition, a way to show what you have done and a great platform to build your reputation. Telling people that you are participating will help build your business and sets you apart from other professionals in your area. When you are doing something different, people take notice!
#4. Adventure: To compete is to do something different. Putting the right look together will mean research, an adventure from start to finish.
#5. Fun: Have a great time from start to finish! Competing is exhilarating and you may discover just how talented you are!

MODERN SALON sat down with Samuels to discuss the book, beauty education, mentorship and the habits that help beauty professionals thrive.

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Real-world advice on creativity, consultations, color, burnout, business, boundaries, inclusivity, client care, and career growth from educators and industry experts.

Today's clients are hearing more about longevity, biohacking, inflammation, and healthy aging than ever before. This article explores the science and language behind the skin longevity movement, and what it could mean for client consultations, treatment recommendations, and professional credibility.

Licensed to Thrive, Anna Manukyan's all-in-one beauty career and financial masterclass, is being gifted to professionals who enroll in L'Oreal LEVEL Rewards for a limited time.

From breaking free of external validation to creating joy-based goals, discover a more sustainable and fulfilling path to success.

A full day of education for hairstylists and salon pros focused on pricing, personal branding, client experience, social media, and long-term career growth.

From working backstage at multiple Paris Fashion Week shows to collaborating on four creative collections and expanding her international stage work, Michelle Bowden has had an incredible year of growth. Here, we break down her approach that drove her momentum, offering a framework for stylists looking to elevate their own careers.

This marks Ulta Beauty’s first scholarship partnership with Beauty Changes Lives, building on years of enthusiastic support for the organization and its mission.

Locally owned Great Clips salons offer a wide variety of career opportunities, competitive compensation, supportive salon teams and opportunities to grow your skills, both technically and professionally.
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Salon suite consultant Karen Kaminski explains why cheap salon suite rent can destabilize the salon suite business model and why value-based pricing may be a smarter strategy.

These stylists practice hairdresser magic, transforming clients into unicorns, mermaids, rainbows and living works of art.

Keratin Complex is taking education on the road in 2026 with the launch of KC on Tour, a live event series featuring industry icon and salon business coach Tabatha Coffey.

Modern professionalism is evolving beyond hard skills. Technical training is essential but about 85 percent of job success comes from soft skills. In a world where AI and automation are increasing, human connection becomes more valuable, not less.

In his new book "The Creative Mastermind," a writer and creative executive behind brands such as "Top Chef," "Fear Factor," and "Real Housewives," shares his insider knowledge for navigating today's chaotic content landscape.

Personalization is no longer just the cherry on top; it’s the whole sundae. If clients don’t feel like you designed and personalized the experience just for them, they’ll find a salon that does.

Ulta Beauty is always innovating to meet professionals where they are. Amazing transformations happened at The Salon at Ulta Beauty in 2025, and Ulta Beauty artistry and education will be everywhere you want to go in the year ahead. Come see all The Salon at Ulta Beauty has planned for you in 2026!
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