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Beauty Futures, a New Beauty Holding Company, Launches
Beauty Futures, LLC is a new beauty holding company that supports the professional salon industry through product innovation, leading chemistry solutions and salon services that deliver exceptional results for clients.
Patricia Nikole, @paintedhair, Joins Wella as Brand Ambassador
A skilled colorist and self-made entrepreneur who built a reputation for her signature ‘painted hair’ blends and natural looks, here's how she will be getting back to work and back to creating.
Dashing Diva Launches Pride Gloss Collection
All sales from this limited collection will be donated to the It Gets Better Project, a nonprofit organization with a mission to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth around the globe.
Stylist Designs Y.S. Park Professional Pride Edition Comb
Share the pride.
Neutral Territory: Pravana Launches ChromaSilk Blended Neutrals
Can we talk about that blend? New Pravana Blended Neutrals make creating the perfect blend, easy.
by Anne Moratto
OPI Hidden Prism Collection
Move into the light and experience the rainbow prismatic magic of OPI’s Hidden Prism Collection for Summer 2020.
Solutions to Evolving Your Salon Business with Technology
Now is the time to upgrade, advance, and evolve. Our business model has forever been changed and we are being forced to change the way we do business. Why not embrace technology?
Should You Raise Prices When Salons Reopen?
What you decide to do will depend on your area, how COVID-19 affected your business and your own comfort level. For some direction and advice, we looked to salon industry experts and their suggestions for reopening.
by Anne Moratto
America’s Beauty Show by Cosmetologists Chicago Announces The 2020 ABS Global Image Awards Winners
The 2020 ABS Global Image Awards recognizes hairdressing talent on an international level. It celebrates the passion and artistry of professional and emerging stylists in a photo competition that features seven professional categories and two student categories.
by Jamie Newman
Reopen Product Roundup: PPE, Partitions, and More
This PPE resource list for salons and stylists includes masks, capes, dividers, gloves, partitions, air purifiers, cleansers, and MORE. Visit the brand sites by clicking through to the brand names in this article to see more options to create a safe and healthy working environment during COVID-19.
Sexy Hair artistrypro: New Streamlined Portfolio Launches
How many products does it take to create truly beautiful hair? The answer isn’t in the number, it’s in the performance, the technology, and the ability for products to work together to meet a stylist’s needs. Meet new Sexy Hair artistrypro.
by Anne Moratto
At Work and Happy to Have Her Hands Back in Hair
Stylist Janel Latessa worried that her clients would be hesitant to return. The opposite has been true. Read about her successful reopening and get some tips for navigating your own return.
by Anne Moratto
Creating a Great Client Experience in a COVID-19 World
The client experience in a COVID-19 world will be very different. So will the stylist’s experience. How do we still create a warm, welcoming environment for everyone?
by Anne Moratto
Enamel Collection by Chrystofer Benson
An array of shapes, textures and styles are married by a cool, glossy color scheme.
by Jamie Newman
If You Like the High-Contrast Highlight Trend, Then You'll Love These Looks
Get inspired by colorists who have created drool-worthy takes on this '90s resurgence.
by Jamie Newman
How One Georgia Stylist Prepares for Salon Clients
Melissa Eppers created a New Salon & Stylist COVID-19 Protocol Video to let other stylists see how she creates a safe salon space.
by Anne Moratto
Men's Stylists Crush "The Look" Competition
The winner of this men's cutting and styling challenge is Jessika Gonzales of Tustin, CA. The good news was announced via a virtual event.
by Anne Moratto