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BREAKING: The 2025 North American Hairstyling Awards Finalists Announced
Finalists for "the Oscars of beauty" were announced live, onstage, at Premiere Anaheim. The Professional Beauty Association's Leslie Perry revealed the finalists for this prestigious award.
by Anne Moratto
The Professional Beauty Association Provides Supply Kits to Beauty Pros Impacted by the California Wildfires
With support from its partners and members, PBA donates tools and supplies worth more than $100K to create Beauty Relief Kits containing essential that help licensed professionals get back to serving their clients.
How Pro Beauty Is Responding to the Latest Talk of Tariffs
The professional beauty industry is no stranger to global economic shifts. With the latest round of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, we asked several pro beauty manufacturers to talk about how they will navigate.
Beauty Changes Lives Announces Reuben Carranza as a 2025 Legacy Award Honoree
This year, the Legacy Award expands to recognize three trailblazers who have profoundly shaped the beauty industry and its future through innovation, mentorship, and philanthropy.
Gen Z Weighs Opportunity vs. Affordability in Latest Migration Trends
California & New York are out. Which U.S. states are Zoomers and Millennials migrating to?
PBA Launches Beauty Relief Kits for Licensed Pros Affected by California Wildfires
With support of its partners and members, the Professional Beauty Federation distributes kits to help beauty professionals get back on their feet.
A Peach of a School: Ogle Cosmetology School Opens Atlanta Location
Ogle Cosmetology School, the renowned cosmetology and esthetics school with nine campuses across Texas, recently opened its first-ever Atlanta campus on Monday, January 13th.
Celeb Hairstylists Ted Gibson and Jason Backe Launch NEW Lifestyle Beauty Brand
Ted Gibson and Jason Backe announce the launch of the new beauty line Ted Gibson Beauty Wellness Science, featuring clinically-studied essentials for hair, skin, body and mind.
KAO USA Names Andrea DeLeon General Manager of US Salon Business
DeLeon brings extensive leadership, management, and sector experience to this role, both within and outside the salon industry.
Professional Beauty Association Names New Executive Director
PBA and its Board of Directors announce the appointment of Leslie Perry as its new Executive Director, effective January 31.
R+COLOR Champions a Sustainable Alternative for Coloring in Paper Not Foils
This co-branded collaboration between R+COLOR and Paper Not Foil offers an eco-friendly option for salons and colorists seeking sustainable alternatives to waste while also raising awareness for consumers when requesting color services.
by Anne Moratto
Olivia Garden Founder Jean Rennette Passes, Leaving Legacy of Innovation and Inspiration
Olivia Garden announces the passing of its founder, Jean Rennette, who passed away on January 3, 2025 at the age of 82
MODERN SALON at 101: A Roadmap to Supporting Beauty Professionals in 2025 and Beyond
After spending 2024 commemorating 100 years of MODERN SALON, we head into 2025. Here are some of the important topics we’ll focus on in the coming year.
by Anne Moratto
Step into the World of Beauty Made in Italy: Italian Pavilion Showcases Excellence at Cosmoprof North America 2025
The Italian Trade Agency (ITA), in collaboration with Cosmetica Italia, will proudly represent Italian excellence at Cosmoprof North America in Miami, from January 21-23, 2025.
Be the Helpers: How to Support Those Impacted by the Los Angeles County Fires
In our salon community, always a giving group, stylists are offering free services to those most affected. If you are wondering how you can help, here are some fact-checked ways to be of service and offer your support.
by Anne Moratto
2024 Beauty Product Drops You Might Have Missed
Consider this your curated rundown of can’t-miss products that closed out the year in style.
MODERN SALON Top 10 Articles of 2024
They cover your favorite reads related to your salon career, your favorite trending hair cuts, some of your favorite color formulas, and more!