Farouk Systems Inc. Launches Health + Care Division
Going beyond haircare, the company's new Health + Care category will showcase an array of CHI & BioSilk product innovations to help kill viruses, bacteria and germs.
by Staff
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Four Stories of Big Dreams Realized at Ulta Beauty
To borrow from Dr. Seuss, oh the place you’ll go when you choose beauty as a career. And having a career path—clear opportunities for advancement—help us all stay motivated and engaged in our work life. At Ulta Beauty, that career path is made by walking it; whatever your goal, there is a support system to develop your skills and move you closer to it.
Independence Days: A Back-to-Work Guide
After months of living in a COVID-19 world, the adaptations we’ve all made can’t be called the new normal, anymore… it’s the “now” normal. Learn how these independent salon owners, all Faces of Sola, were able to seamlessly get back to business in no time.
by Anne Moratto
Great Careers Ahead: Finding Something More in Your Next Salon
Living through the global crisis set off by COVID-19 has left some stylists in precarious positions. The challenges of conducting business while navigating so many unknowns has many beauty professionals looking for some security in their work life, moving forward. Here's where many are finding a great fit.
Promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Starts with Self-Reflection
As an industry, we’re examining the ways we can improve around diversity, inclusivity and representation. This educational equity consultant suggests we check ourselves, first.
by Anne Moratto
Helping Stylists Lose Their Fear of Texture
On a Facebook forum for hairdressers, Nia Brown offered this to her fellow beauty professionals: “There are a lot of people who don’t know much or anything about ethnic hair. This industry is super race divided and we all need to help each other to change that. What questions do you have about textured hair that I can answer?” Here's what she heard.
by Anne Moratto
New Highlights and Color for These Curls
Fresh highlights for a nice bronzed, low maintenance look. Get the formula and steps.
by Staff
Want to Be Better About Managing Your Money?
Money may not bring happiness, but a salon shutdown proved that no money is a bummer and totally stresses you out. We salon professionals excel at our skills, creativity, and ability to make money, but often lack the discipline to keep it. Yes, this is officially a tough love blog. Take a seat.
Become a Texpert: Mizani Launches Texpert Academy
The Mizani Texpert Academy is a one-stop professional education destination to accrue the building blocks, services, and Texture EQ needed to become an expert in all things textured hair.
by Staff
Stylist Finds Strength in Connection After Severe Car Accident
Two days before she planned to return to work, stylist Fiorella Castro was in a severe car accident. She is now recovering and plans to return to work thanks to the support of fellow stylists, family, friends and her own tenacity.
by Jamie Newman
How to Avoid Maskne
Wearing a face mask while working all day in the salon has some stylists experiencing “maskne”—breakouts and irritation. Here are suggestions for both skin and mask cleaning routines.
by Staff
History Teaches Us, Women Will Never Give Up on Glamour
Social upheavals have always contributed to styling innovation, says Vivienne Mackinder. She predicts women will crave glamour, now more than ever.
by Anne Moratto
Live Events at a Safe Distance: R+Co Drive-In Tour Kicks Off in Miami
Although live education and industry events have been canceled or postponed throughout 2020, R+Co has innovated education plans with the announcement of the R+Co Drive-In Tour.
by Staff
Ulta Beauty Goes Live and Gets Real
Ulta Pro Team Members are sharing their best tutorials and tips at home and get candid about life during the pandemic.
by Anne Moratto
Wella Education Announces #WellaPickMe Winners
The contest celebrates talented cosmetology students who shared their best color work on Instagram using the hashtag #WellaPickMe.
by Jamie Newman
Tips for Fitting in Returning Clients
The term ‘triage’ is being used to describe how stylists are assigning degrees of urgency to their client’s needs; some may be clamoring for more attention than you’re able to give, right away, so be strategic in how you work, says this colorist and salon owner.
by Staff
New Collection from Sexy Hair Celebrates Artistry, Boosts Business Recovery
The newest collection from Sexy Hair, artistrypro, is a slim portfolio that is sold to and through hairdressers.