
America's Beauty Show Opens Entries for the 2027 ABS Global Image Awards
This global competition celebrates the artistry, energy, and creative PULSE of the professional beauty community.
Affinage’s bRED Color Highlighting Starter Kit can be used with other permanent red shades as a lifting booster that adds intensity as well as a refresher for in between services without additional lift. “bRed is the ultimate ...

Affinage’s bRED Color Highlighting Starter Kit can be used with other permanent red shades as a lifting booster that adds intensity as well as a refresher for in between services without additional lift.
“bRed is the ultimate color highlighting system because it allows hairdressers the freedom to go for extravagant highlights or subtle hues based on what the client wants,”says Catie Hansen, national artistic education manager for Affinage. “It provides intense color and superb lifting power on natural and colored hair. And it’s fast too. When you use bRed with medium heat, you see results within 15 mins.”
bRed is an off-the-scalp, intensive red highlighting system designed to give brilliant results in red, red copper, red violet, copper and magenta. Used with or without heat, its fast action means no prelightening. The formulation allows bRed colors to be used with lower volumes of developer, including 10 volume.
According to the company's press release, "bRed contains Affinage’s unique D.A.T.E.M.+PLUS technology that accelerates the coloring process by transporting oxygen deep into the cortex of the hair, making for faster penetration, remarkable gray coverage and more effective color deposit. Its gentle formulation ensures that the hair is left in great shape with visible shine and brilliance. Its smooth base crème provides lump-free mixing and easy application."
The bRed Color Highlighting Starter Kit includes 100 ml tubes of copper, red copper, red, red violet and magenta; one 250 ml 10 volume Affinage Crème Developer; one 250 ml 30 volume crème developer; a mini bRed swatch shade chart; and one Refresher Red all for the salon price of $41.45. Red, Red Violet, Red Copper and Copper are to be used on Level 6 and darker. Magenta is to be used on Level 6 and lighter.

This global competition celebrates the artistry, energy, and creative PULSE of the professional beauty community.

Sofia Vergara, Lucy Hale, Alison Brie, John Salley, Brian Austin Green and more honored the best achievements in Science Behind Beauty, Health & Wellness at this glittering event.

Stress was the factor respondents blamed most often when their skin worsened, cited by 54%, followed by diet at 37% and hormones at 35%.

This year’s awards centered around the Monochromatic trend, which is rooted in minimalism and intentional by design.
Haircare brand The Doux has launched “My Salon Empire,” a free-to-play salon management game on Roblox, helping the next generation celebrate the diversity of textured hair and explore salon entrepreneurship.

The show reported 30% attendance growth. It felt that way. This event for the southwest professional beauty community had heart, spice, and something for everyone.

Wella artists presented the Monochromatic trend movement, introduced new Pure Perfection color and Sebastian styling innovations, while the Wella team created interactive fun throughout Wella Studio in Los Angeles.

Dominique LyVar, an influential educator and artist, is remembered by those who loved him for his significant impact on the industry and contributions to the community.

Known for his buttery blondes and a technique for highlighting hair with more precision that he called chunking, Brad Johns died on August 27. His friend and fellow colorist, David Stanko, shares thoughts on his talented colleague and close friend.

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The Davines Edit reflects the brand’s passion for people and planet.

RÜTE Wash introduces a shower cap designed specifically for crown washing, helping clients with hair extensions cleanse the scalp while protecting the lengths from water.

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.

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.