
NYFW Hair Standouts: SHOWPONY by Evanie Frausto x PRAVANA
During New York Fashion Week in September, SHOWPONY by Evanie Frausto showcased their Spring/Summer 2027 runway show with hair designed using PRAVANA Vivids.
2018 marks the 7th annual LASHoff Awards, which will be held February 9 in Houston. The event and competition celebrates top Lash Stylists and Salons from around the world to further develop their business. The highlight? The winners of Lash Artist of the Year and Fan’s Choice of the Year will be announced.




Before and after by Whitney Lee
2018 marks the 7th annual LASHoff Awards, which will be held February 9 in Houston. The event and competition celebrates top Lash Stylists and Salons from around the world to further develop their business. The highlight? The winners of Lash Artist of the Year and Fan’s Choice of the Year will be announced.
Shortly after NovaLash’s class of 2018 Brand Ambassadors was revealed, so were the finalists for LASHoff. Each Brand Ambassadors themselves, the four finalists—two in the Volume lash category and two in the Classic lash category—were selected after submitting short videos about themselves featuring their work, as well as before-and-after pictures. They include: Josephine Blankstein, Pasadena, CA, Blankstein’s Beauty & Style; Alison Colletti, Dix Hills, NY, White Lies Extension Studio; Tonje Fjeldberg-Elshaug, Alfaz del Pi, Spain, Glimt Lashes & Brows; and Whitney Lee, Boise, ID, Rejuv Med Spa.
To select Lash Artist of the Year, a panel of judges—which includes MODERN SALON’s Senior Editor Jamie Newman—review the finalists’ submitted videos and still images. Public votes determine the Fan’s Choice recipient. Watch each finalist's video and vote now for your favorite.

During New York Fashion Week in September, SHOWPONY by Evanie Frausto showcased their Spring/Summer 2027 runway show with hair designed using PRAVANA Vivids.

Entries are now open for the industry's most prestigious creative competition, marking the return of Nail Professional of the Year while celebrating the artistry that defines professional beauty.

The 51st Redken Symposium returned to Las Vegas in June 2026, bringing specialized education and community to hair professionals who want to "Learn Better, Earn Better, Live Best."

This growing, must-attend industry event honors leaders across hair, nails and wellness while creating opportunities for the next generation.

Premiere Orlando 2026 welcomed more than 54,500 visits from beauty professionals and students.

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

Attendees called the 103rd edition of ABS “the Coachella of the Beauty Industry” as 20,000+ Beauty Professionals gathered for education, connection, and inspiration.

Jalia Pettis and 3Jay Productions introduce The Style Exhibition, a refined and forward-thinking educational experience designed for beauty professionals ready to move beyond fundamentals and into mastery, taking place in Phoenix, AZ on May 3, 2026.

AVEDA will return to America’s Beauty Show 2026, taking place April 18–20, 2026, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. AVEDA’s on-site experience will include a dedicated AVEDA Education Theater focused on technical skill building, artistry, and business education.

Wella Professionals and hairstylist Anthony Turner partnered with Victoria Beckham for her SS26 Paris Fashion Week show. See how they achieved this sleek runway pony.

Monaè Everett partnered with Mielle Organics to lead the hair direction for House of Aama’s Spring/Summer 2026 presentation. See how she achieved these stunning looks!

The official Press Conference and Show Launch of America's Beauty Show 2026 takes place Monday, October 6, 2025, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM CST at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL. Get details here!

Hairstylists, salon owners, and beauty professionals from around the world came together in Las Vegas for Paul Mitchell’s Desert Bloom event. See the energy, style, and standout moments in this exclusive photo gallery from MODERN SALON.

MODERN SALON was invited to Chicago to attend Ulta Beauty’s annual Celebrate U event, a gathering of Ulta’s highest earning service providers and the people who support them within the industry.
It was a minute ago, but we love reliving the energy, glam, and star power from the North American Hairstyling Awards 2025 red carpet with these videos capturing standout moments and beauty pros in the spotlight.

Ulta Beauty showed up to Premiere Orlando 2025 in a big way -- supporting attending service providers with top-tier education, as well as celebrating the artistic talents of their own network of stylists at this year’s NAHA.

We attended Ulta Beauty's Phoenix session of Design Team on Tour to see Justin Toves-Vincilione (@ahappyjustin) in educational action!