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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The FutureIQ™ biomimetic hair longevity serum is a lightweight, fast-absorbing formula, powered by K18’s proprietary MultiVital™ technology, designed to simultaneously support hair retention, scalp vitality, and pigment longevity through biology-first intervention.
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A quick and easy service that can be applied by an esthetician or a stylist, Vomor's 10-Day Lashes are the perfect ticket booster for clients who have a special event or just want beautiful lashes without the time and financial commitment of lash extensions.
Celebrity barber and owner of Team Hairbenders, Darrl “Dee” Robert Jr. shares his passion for community building, celebrity hairdressing and his New Orleans salon.
Barber Pat Regan demonstrates the new BaByliss PRO SNAPFX, a cordless trimmer with a patent-pending dual battery system.
Marco Pelusi shares dimensional highlighting strategies.
Boosting your SEO so your salon lands on Page One of Google's search results can make a world of difference to the number of new clients you lure in. Imaginal Marketing's Lauren Bakos walks you through the basics.
BARBERING TODAY launches its monthly Instagram challenge with a dad makeovers, and the winning barber will feature in an upcoming profile.
Give your clients healthy, shiny hair AND gorgeous color this spring with Wella's Shinefinity.
American Express is helping salon owners get their businesses back on track with tips, tools, discounts and more.
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You play a crucial role in educating your clients with this topic and here's how you can help them.
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Leading Aveda professionals encourage stylists to overcome their fears and pursue their dreams at Dare to Dream 2018, while The Salon People encourage that pursuit by giving out the first Best New Aveda Artist Awards.
Engagement in their communities is an important core value to Excellence in Education honorees.Participating in service projects, cut-a-thons, fashion shows and other initiatives isn’t an option for students; it’s a requirement. But it’s one they love to fulfill as owners strive to offer a variety of opportunities every month for students to choose from.
Excellence in Education honorees are leading the way in utilizing technology to teach.Owners are embracing other high-tech trends in equipment, apps and software as well. Students have come to expect cutting-edge technology in the classroom, and schools are continually stepping up to incorporate new trends, including paperless classrooms.
Savvy school owners realize the importance of culture in schools and are spending just as much time nurturing this as they are on practical business matters.
Finding a job upon graduation from cosmetology school can be a frustrating experience—but not for the graduates of this year’s Excellence in Education honorees.These schools aren’t just focusing on getting their students employed, but also placing them in salons where they will succeed and thrive.
MODERN SALON was proud to add a new category to the Excellence in Education awards this year—Nails. Nails recognizes schools committed to offering their students an important career option while diversifying and building their own business.
