In The Know
War Paint for Men Opens Men's Makeup Store in London
Visit the War Paint store and you’ll find more than makeup: A fresh trim from the mental health non-profit Lions Barber Collective, bespoke products made for your skin while you wait, an interactive virtual makeup conversation with Founder Danny Gray and much more.
Manage the Summer Salon Rush with These Time and Technology Tips
Stay ahead of your summer schedule; learn more with Square.
Sport Clips Haircuts to hold National Signing Days July 26 and 27
All 1,850 locations of Sport Clips will host National Signing Days with guaranteed interviews, and instant job offers for qualified stylist and barber candidates.
Dominic Pratt Named President of KAO Salon Division
KAO VP R&D Dominic Pratt will succeed Cory Couts to lead Goldwell, KMS, Oribe and VARIS brands worldwide beginning September 2021.
Top 10 Beauty Brands in the US Right Now
According to research by Cosmetify, ColourPop is the number one beauty brand in the US. See the other brands that made the list.
Why Are Burned-Out Employees Leaving in Droves?
A burnout epidemic is rising—and it’s fueling a mass exodus of employees. The findings of a psychiatrist and a workplace trauma expert have application to every industry. And they say the timing of these walkouts shouldn’t surprise us.
Announcing the Winners of the Texture Style Awards
The top four hairstylists from among 350 submissions were honored Monday night, July 5, during the awards celebrating diversity and inclusion in the beauty industry
The Robot Manicure: Gimmick or GameChanger?
A San Francisco salon is the testing ground for a new manicure machine from Clockwork that paints in ten minutes. Notice we say 'paints' and not 'polishes'...
Aveda Congress Returns with Live + Digital Experience Offering Around the Globe Access
Plant Beauty in the World with Aveda this September at this always inspiring event for industry professionals.
Are Mask Guidelines Changing Again? Yes and No
Here's some of the latest discussion--and your response to it--around new virus variants and prevention measures.
First-Ever Texture Style Awards Announces Finalists, To Host Virtual Ceremony July 5
The inaugural competition celebrating the diversity and beauty of all hair textures names their finalists. The 16 top hairstylists were selected from more than 350 submissions in one of the four hair texture categories: straight, wavy, curly, and coily/kinky.
Wahl Welcomes a New Global Director of Education
Stephanie Polansky brings 27 years of industry experience, beginning as a stylist to most recently serving as Global Director of Education and Shows for Sexy Hair.
Everything You Need to Know About DevaCurl's New Look and Formulas
Fresh look, new formulas, who’s this? As clients’ needs evolve, so do products. Welcome to DevaCurl 3.0!
Announcing the First-Ever Olaplex Pro Artists Awards
Olaplex, the brand that created the bond-building hair category, is launching its first-ever Olaplex Pro Artists Awards, celebrating the hair professionals who dedicate their careers to creating beautiful, healthy hair.
Beachwaver's Love Collection Is Here
Fall in love with The Beachwaver Co.'s latest collection supporting the It Gets Better Project.
Register Now: The Role of Barbershops and Salons in Promoting Community Health, June 28
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is partnering with Barbicide to gather industry leaders and experts for discussions on how the pandemic has affected the industry, the disproportionate impact on communities of color, plans for business and economic recovery, and the various roles of these barbers and hair stylists in supporting business health and community wellbeing.
Save the Dates: Beauty Industry Influencers and Artists Educating & Inspiring at AAPI Beauty Marathon, June 21-23
Beauty nonprofit brings the industry’s top AAPI hair and makeup artists together to offer back-to-back education in a fundraiser to raise funds for an AAPI artist grant.