Gina Bianca and Olivia Smalley are Spreading the Joi
Read about why Joico has tapped these two stylists to share their love of all-things hair.
by Anne Moratto
Bosley Announces Major Shifts in Leadership
Industry veterans including Ian Murphy are joining the team during an exciting time for the company.
Cosmetology Scholarship Winners Share How Beauty Is Both Passion and Purpose
"That first set of nails I did in the salon sucked but that client still comes back to me, three years later, because of the connection we made that day." Hear from the winners of these scholarships on how beauty helps them change lives and how it has changed their own.
by Anne Moratto
Moroccanoil Tackles Sustainability With Packaging Competition
Moroccanoil held a competition to tap into the creative minds of the next generation of students at the Parsons School of Design, tasking them to help make some changes in their packaging with the environment as the main concern. The winners and their designs, all with sustainability front and center, were announced this past month.
Are You In? An Open Letter to the Beauty Industry
Beauty Changes Lives prepares to launch Make Your Mark, a recruitment campaign designed to target Gen Z.
Beauty In Her Blood: An Industry Icon Reflects on a Beautiful Career
Joni Rae Russell has launched countless products and bolstered hundreds of brands. As she prepares to close her business and enjoy some well-deserved relaxation, we asked her to share her thoughts on a life in beauty.
Nick Stenson Promoted to Ulta Beauty SVP Salon Services and Trend
Nick Stenson has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Salon Services and Trend at Ulta Beauty.
Kid Stuff: Pigtails & Crewcuts Kids Salons Expanding
The national children’s hair salon franchise, with 64 locations in 22 states, has announced plans to continue to expand its national footprint.
by Anne Moratto
Hollywood Beauty Awards Announce 2020 Honorees & Nominees
The annual Hollywood Beauty Awards (HBAs), founded by Michele Elyzabeth, will celebrate their 6th year honoring the architects of beauty on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at the Taglyan, recognizing talent in hair, makeup, photography and styling for Film, TV, Music, the red carpet and editorial, as well as special honorees.
by Anne Moratto
Helen of Troy to Acquire Drybar Prestige Hair Care Products
As part of the transaction, Helen of Troy will grant a worldwide license to Drybar Holdings LLC, the owner and long-time operator of Drybar blowout salons, to use the Drybar trademark in their continued operation of Drybar salons.
Bomane and Hairdreams Collaborate for F*ck Cancer Benefit
Most cancer is curable if caught in the first stage. Bomane Salon and Hairdreams joined forces to help catch that f*cker.
by Anne Moratto
Block Party: Oribe Holiday Collection Celebrated in Los Angeles
Oribe's 2019 holiday collection, designed in collaboration with Block Shop Textiles, was introduced in Los Angeles via an interactive workshop and a lovely holiday lunch.
by Anne Moratto
At-Risk Youth Graduate from Wahl Professional Barbering Program
These students were selected to receive job readiness training, a mentorship program with a professional barber and full tuition to attend barber school.
by Anne Moratto
A Colorful Collaboration: Paul Mitchell Color Outside the Lines Winners Photo Shoot
The grand prize winners of this annual color competition had the once-in-a lifetime opportunity to work with Paul Mitchell artists to create some beautiful, stop-and-stare hair during a photo shoot.
by Anne Moratto
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: The Inside Scoop on America's Beauty Show 2020
If you're going to America's Beauty Show--see you there! And if you're not, here's why you should.
by Anne Moratto
She Wanted to Make Women Look Beautiful But She Had to Leave Her Country to Do It
This expat knows she made the right move. “Helping my clients look and feel good makes me happy as my work empowers women.”
by Anne Moratto
Feeling Defeated After Salon Setbacks, She Staged a Beautiful Comeback
“I knew I couldn’t fail more than I already had, so I really had nothing left to lose.” Find out how this talented stylist reinvented herself and her career.
by Anne Moratto