
ASCP, ISPA and PBA Receive 2026 Power of Associations Award for Esthetics Licensure Compact
This shared recognition celebrates the strength of industry collaboration in advancing professional mobility.
Are you tuning in for North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA), the biggest star-studded event in the beauty industry on Sunday, July 13th? MODERN and Loreal Professionnel will be broadcasting the entire ceremony LIVE from the Red Carpet and the stage! Make sure you register to watch.

Support the Finalists:
These 60+ finalists have done what so many of us wish to achieve in this industry. It takes months, sometimes even a year to bring a NAHA collection to life, and to now have your work exposed and judged in front of the entire beauty industry is a little life changing. We, as a community of students, hairstylists, salon owners, educators and executives owe it to these finalists to show them we applaud and support their hard work and talented efforts.
Celebrate the Winners
After months of sleepless nights filled with anticipation, one finalist in each category will hold the NAHA trophy with great pride and relief by the end of the night. Streaming the live awards lets you live in the moment with the winners. Seeing the expression on each winner’s face when they hear their name called is exciting, and hearing their acceptance speeches are priceless. These are moments that can’t be recreated.
Become Inspired
Not everyone has the ability to hop on a plane and attend industry events like this—events that ignite the passion and fuel our inner creative fire. This is a great opportunity for you to rally your students, educators, salon teams and brand managers and host an evening filled with pure imagination.
Come Together
In order for this industry to stay empowered, we must be united as a community filled with support and adoration. Our goal is to make #NAHAlive a hashtag that speaks volume by the end of the night. Won’t you help us make that possible?
It’s Free
What more can we say. Streaming the awards won’t cost you a dime and you can even wear your pajamas. We promise not to tell anyone about your pink fuzzy slippers. And, if you do feel like getting all gussied up and hosting a NAHA LIVE Viewing Party, we ask that you tweet us @ModernSalon a pic of you dressed to the nines.
Register for NAHA LIVE at modernsalon.com/naha.

This shared recognition celebrates the strength of industry collaboration in advancing professional mobility.

In Dubai, a salon visit isn’t an appointment. It’s a weekly routine, and clients can spend $800 to $1,400 a month on it, according to Gaurav Tripathi of MADI International. On October 6-8, 2026, the market behind those numbers opens its doors as Beautyworld Dubai marks its 30th edition at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together distributors, brands, stylists and salon owners from all over the world.

The Good Patch is a leading wearable wellness patch brand, offering wellness and skincare patches that support everyday needs including energy, sleep, relaxation and more.

Four publications for beauty industry professionals to enhance their leadership skills, financial awareness, professional growth, and joy!

Ulta Beauty has announced its partnership with Black Beauty Roster to launch the pilot of All Textures Certification (ATC). The new program is aimed at addressing gaps in education within the beauty industry and raising the level of skills and guest satisfaction for all.

Mireya Villarreal, founder of From Chair to Boss™, is bringing together beauty industry leaders for a new one-day educational event designed to help salon professionals strengthen the business side of their careers. From Chair to Boss Live! will take place September 28 at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center in Oak Brook, Illinois.

Salon owner, tech founder, and educator Universe Walker will bring her signature workshop, The Art of Dry Cutting, to Brooklyn on July 20, offering stylists a chance to deepen their understanding of shape, movement, texture, and dry cutting.

As part of our ongoing commitment to sharing resources that help beauty professionals stay informed, we thought it was worth introducing our audience to The Chatter and the unique perspective it brings to industry conversations.

Celebrating 60 years in haircare, Dippity-Do is honoring its styling heritage with its Girls with Curls collection, a reimagined Light Hold Gelée inspired by the brand's original 1965 styling gel.

Covet & Mane has expanded its Pro Color System with the launch of Color Boost Drops, completing what the company says is the first professional color system engineered specifically for hair extensions.

The 2026 Beauty Changes Lives Legacy Award has been awarded to Sam Villa for his trailblazing contribution, advocacy and mentorship that has profoundly transformed and elevated the professional beauty industry.

CND is relaunching its SHELLAC system with a new CND Visible Light Lamp, updated packaging, and an expanded shade offering.

Curl Cult founder Janine Jarman, a hairstylist, salon owner, educator, and product creator, is opening a community investment round that gives hairdressers and clients the opportunity to own a stake in the company they helped grow.

The night honored the artists and collections shaping the future of professional beauty during PBA NAHA 2026.

The ultra-lightweight, handle-free dryer is designed to reduce wrist strain while delivering powerful performance behind the chair.

Aura Salonware is proud to announce its 2026 scholarship recipients. This first-time scholarship in partnership with the Professional Beauty Association awarded three different scholarships to support beauty professionals at every point in their professional journey.

SalonCentric has announced its expansion into Alaska, marking the distributor’s presence across all 50 states and bringing additional access to professional beauty products, education and business support to licensed salon professionals in the region.