

Cosmo Prof World of Texture Education Summit
The World of Texture Education Summit will take place virtually on Feb. 22, and will help stylists learn about the technical nature of textured hair, business building, and the proper mindset to facilitate the best journey for their clients.

Andis How-To: 5 Cuts for Textured Hair
Andis Company has released FLUID Volume 2 featuring five looks, along with instructions on how to cut and style.

PBA to Host Virtual California Compliance Symposium for 2021
Beauty experts will take an in-depth look at salon labor and wage laws in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wahl Professional Announces New Education Teams
The Wahl Professional Education Teams will touch on different creative aspects of the barber and cosmetologist educational needs, ensuring that customers at all levels of skill and creativity are reached.

Minerva Beauty Announces 2020 Scholarship Recipients
Each year, Minerva Beauty partners with the Professional Beauty Association to award scholarships to three students. Ahead are the 2020 winners.

Bio Ionic & Ouidad Launch Affiliate Program for Stylist Community During COVID-19 Crisis
These beauty brands are instituting additional income opportunities for professionals outside of the salon.

Valentine's Day Survey: The Most Romantic Yet Affordable Cities for Celebrating
To determine the best places for celebrating the Day of Hearts, WalletHub compared 100 of the largest U.S. cities across 14 key metrics, ranging from florists per capita to COVID-19 cases to high-quality takeout food.

Paul Mitchell Announces Winnie Harlow as Global Ambassador
Harlow is known for breaking the beauty mold, with a tie to hair since childhood. “Partnering with an iconic brand like Paul Mitchell is close to my heart, as my mom was a hairdresser growing up,” she says.

Olaplex Launches Pro App for Hairstylists
The Pro App closes the gap between online and offline at the salon.

R+Co Adds 12 Stylists to Its Ever-Growing Collective
R+Co welcomes a dozen new hairdressers and stylists to its core Collective with the recent launch of R+Co BLEU – a couture-caliber sister collection from R+Co.

L'ANZA Joins the Fight to End Human Trafficking
“Our industry touches people both physically and emotionally,” says Brandie Huether, Vice President of Sales. “The salon environment often makes hairstylists the first to recognize abuse. Getting more education could help us save lives.”

Inside the New ORLY Spring Collection: Day Trippin'
Meet Day Trippin', a collection of groovy, '70s inspired saffron, terracotta and turquoise cremes that take us on a day trip filled with Polaroid adventures.

John Paul Mitchell Systems Introduces New Technical Director of Hair Color for Paul Mitchell Professional
David Stanko has joined JPMS in the newly created role of Technical Director of Hair Color for Paul Mitchell® Professional’s robust color portfolio.

PBA Enters New Era with Change in Leadership & Strategic Three-Year Plan
Nina Daily has been named PBA’s Executive Director as Steve Sleeper retires.

BREAKING NEWS: CA Governor Cancels "Stay-at-Home" Order
Most counties will be classified under the “widespread” risk tier, which permits hair and nail salons to offer limited services indoors.

PBA Survey Shows No Correlation Between Salons & COVID-19 Spread
The survey asked 2,532 salons to share their safety protocols, representing 19,392 licensed beauty professionals and services for over 2 million+ clients since reopening. The bottom line? Salons are safe for beauty professionals and clients.

The Oscars of Hair: 2021 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) Finalists Announced
In a year like no other, we need NAHA, more than ever. Today, the Professional Beauty Association announces 68 talented finalists across 14 categories of excellence.




