

Two New Salon Chairs Address Guests' Limited Mobility Issues
Minerva Beauty offers the chairs in four all-new colors.

Barber Combs Made of Black Carbon Offer an Alternative
Three Dark Stag combs provide a solution for every barbering need.

Why the First 2022 Venus+Mercury Retrograde Will Actually Be a Good Thing
Celeb Astrologer Lisa Stardust says Mercury Retrograde 2022 is going to impact everyone—and some signs more than others.

Denman Wants You to Enter Their Ambassador Search
The search is on! Denman Professional tools launch their first statewide Ambassador Search.

The Hollywood Beauty Awards Return: Celebrating The Architects of Beauty
Danielle Lauder, the great-granddaughter of Estee Lauder, has been tapped as the global Ambassador for this year's award ceremony.

Great Clips Tops Entrepreneur Magazine's Hair Care Category for Franchise 500s
This is the fifth straight year that Great Clips has ranked #1, and the company ranks 23rd for franchises overall.

Carlos Valenzuela named to “The 41 List” of Honorees
The 41 List recognizes 41 LGBTQ Latinx role models. Valenzuela, a stylist, educator, former salon and school owner and author, has been recognized for his leadership and for his award-winning novella, Letters to Young Carlos.

Beauty Industry Leader, Alex Irving, Passes Away Suddenly
A beloved industry leader and mentor, Alex Irving passed away on December 14, 2021, in San Marcos, CA.

Sport Clips Haircuts Ranks High for Best Company Culture
The group also is named among the top 100 companies for women.

Two Reasons for the Training Gap in Salons
Cosmetologists are not receiving the level of training they were getting even two years ago. Here's why and what salons can do about it.

PBA Announces New Dates for ISSE, NAHA, and Beacon
With consideration for higher COVID numbers, the January dates have been pushed back to spring and summer.

Consumer Spending on Beauty to Increase in 2022
After taking a much larger hit during the pandemic than overall consumer spending, personal care and beauty spending is expected to grow at an annual rate of 8.1 percent until 2025, says new research on the global wellness industry presented by Global Wellness Institute and Access Corporate Group.

Beauty Industry Leader, Karen Hodges, Passes Away Suddenly
Hodges was co‐founder and co‐author of the online learning programs on Nailcare Academy, Professional Education, and Salon Gurus, and co‐author with Marjory Grimm, well‐known educator, on Permanent Makeup Training.

Hairdresser Named 2021 CNN Hero
Shirley Raines is honored for bringing dignity through beauty and grooming to people living on the streets of LA.

Stephen Moody Launches Education Hub
The legendary educator sets up "@hairmoody" to offer a range of training from in-person to digital and made-to-order.

Kao Again Makes CDP's Climate Change A-List Across Three Categories
The company's 2021 honors cite its initiatives regarding climate change, forests, and water security.

How the Beauty Industry Can Get Inspired by Pantone’s 2022 Color of the Year Pick
The periwinkle hue—PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri—can make a bright statement in hair, makeup and nails.




