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SEARCHTHE EVENT: The Professional Beauty Association’s annual Beauty Week held at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, held in conjunction with Cosmoprof North America. THE DETAILS: Thousands of industry manufacturers, distributors and salon professionals walked Cosmoprof North America’s show floor, checked out new product launches and brands, attended business-building seminars, and got inspiration and education.
THE EVENT:
The Professional Beauty Association's annual Beauty Week
held at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, held in conjunction
with Cosmoprof North America.
THE DETAILS: Thousands of industry manufacturers, distributors and
salon professionals walked Cosmoprof North America's show floor, checked
out new product launches and brands, attended business-building seminars,
and got inspiration and education.
SYMPOSIUM: In addition to the General Session, breakout tracks offered
intimate learning environments designed around leadership, growing transactions
and social networking. Susan Scott, author of Fierce Conversations
and Fierce Leadership was the keynote speaker, and presenters included
Bart Foreman on "Bye-Bye Boomers, Hello Gen Y;" "Are You in the Zone"
with Lisa Louison, and Tabatha Coffey offered insight on how to grow, manage
and succeed in life and in business.
NAHA: The North American Hairstyling Awards-the photo competition cofounded
by MODERN SALON-celebrated the artistry and skill of the professional
salon industry. For more NAHA coverage and images, click here.
BEACON: Beacon allowed students to network and interact directly with industry
leaders and learn how to jump-start their career, market their services
and operate a business successfully. See more Beacon details on page 68.
BEST PRACTICE CLUB: The BPC forum allowed high-grossing salon owners
to meet and discuss consumer trends, employment issues and the best
overall practices that help a business thrive.
CITY OF HOPE: The industry gathered in support of the City of Hope Hospital
and Research Center and its mission to fight cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS
and other life-threatening diseases. Eva Graham, founder of Nioxin, was honored
with the Spirit of Life Award. Announced at the event was next year's
recipient, Sara Jones, Joico's Senior Vice President and General Manager.
NEXT YEAR: For additional information on the events that comprise PBA
Beauty Week: Las Vegas, visit probeauty.org/beautyweek.
The North American Hairstyling
Awards drew in thousands of people
to celebrate the industry's finest.
Senior Editor Alison Shipley interviews Joico's Sara Jones at the City of Hope event.
Cosmoprof North America's showfloor was packed with new product launches and educational offerings.
PBA's Steve Sleeper gives MODERN SALON TV an exclusive interview.
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.
The 2026 Faces of Sola Visionaries encompass industry leaders driving innovation and meaningful change on their own terms.
Though their Astronaut of Hope collection of brushes and clips, ERGO Styling Tools raises $33,000 to support HairToStay, the first and only national nonprofit dedicated to making scalp cooling treatments affordable for cancer patients.
A new professional smoothing collection designed to help stylists control frizz and humidity while maintaining natural-looking results.
At the America’s Beauty Show press conference—hosted in collaboration with Cosmetologists Chicago—these standout professionals were recognized for their contributions to the industry.
A full day of education for hairstylists and salon pros focused on pricing, personal branding, client experience, social media, and long-term career growth.
