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SEARCHI RECENTLY ATTENDED the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) Convention in Phoenix. For those of you who haven’t attended this event before, you’d probably be more than a bit surprised.
I RECENTLY ATTENDED the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) Convention in Phoenix. For those of you who haven’t attended this event before, you’d probably be more than a bit surprised.
Given that schools are the lifeblood of our industry—training our next generation of stylists, owners and entrepreneurs—it amazes me how uninvolved with the school market so many members of the industry are. But for anyone attending the conference, it was clear that AACS is doing their part to ensure their member schools are well prepared to provide future talent.
• The trade show featured education and products from many of the industry’s key players.
• The conference included dozens of presentations from government regulations to technology best practices to “what students are really thinking” (presented by our own First Chair editor and recent beauty school graduate Alison Shipley).
• And the highlight of the weekend was the Beauty Changes Lives presentation, featuring cutting-edge style and top industry talent such as P&G Salon Professional’s Fabio Sementelli, celebrity stylist and Mitch spokesperson Diana Schmidtke and royal hairdresser Richard Dalton.
Beauty Changes Lives is an advocacy program launched by AACS with the goal of transforming how our industry is perceived—both by ourselves and by others. And recognizing the impact our industry has not only on our lives, but on the lives of those we touch.
As quickly as our world is changing transformation seems to be less an option than a requirement. With many of us thinking about our New Year’s resolutions, it’s very appropriate to consider what form our own transformations take. What is my road to being a better person, a better friend, or a better business partner?
In the digital/social media era, where our public face and our private face overlap more and more, it’s apparent that doing the right thing is good both personally and professionally.
Beauty Changes Lives seeks to transform the perception of who we are. And every new day is a chance to transform the reality.
Premiere San Antonio Presented by SalonCentric returns for its fourth edition August 30-31 at the Henry B. González Convention Center, delivering its biggest and boldest event to date.
One-Day Personal and Professional Development Education Event for Beauty Professionals Set for October 25, 2026, at the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue.
A live education series explores the ideas, collaboration, creative decisions and processes behind the winning work.
According to the report, people are moving away from copy-paste trends and toward community, using real experiences to develop a sense of taste and beauty that reflects who they are.
Hairstylists and barbers can showcase their creative and technical vision in two global categories with cash prizes and a chance to represent in Portugal.
The BBR Beauty Show featured a prominent speaker lineup including Lacy Redway, Karrueche Tran, Danessa Myricks, Chelley B., Sabrina Elba, Jessica Harris-Dupart, and more.
The Professional Beauty Association and Pivot Point team up to develop an ongoing study that measures the confidence of salon owners, stylists, school owners, and students.
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.
Sponsored by BeautyWorld Dubai
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.
