
Wella Announces the Finalists of Wella Trend Vision Awards
This year’s awards centered around the Monochromatic trend, which is rooted in minimalism and intentional by design.
For the 2020 BET Awards, Celebrity Hairstylist Nicole Newland used Afro Sheen’s newest products along with Oyin Handmade’s must haves and Celebrity Makeup Artist Renée Sanganoo used Oyin Handmade body care line for glow.

Natural hair care line Afro Sheen relaunched in January 2020 with all new formulations and nine new styling products for men and women. Crafted with high quality ingredients like keratin, coconut oil and castor oil and topped with the irresistible scent of Sultry Oud, Afro Sheen is the go-to line for today’s creative styles.
Glow Up Shine Spray– a lightweight mist powered by air, not aerosol, to give hair unbeatable shine. Ingredients include grapeseed oil, coconut oils and sweet almond oil.
Lush Fro Butter– Flax Seed Oil, Shea Butter and Cocoa Butter work to condition hair while adding shine to coils, kinks and waves.
Afro Sheen Curl Defining Cream– defines and hydrates curls without a heavy, greasy feel using grapeseed oil, shea butter and safflower oil.
Founded in 2001, Oyin Handmade hair and skin products are a collection of completely handmade cosmetics and body care products designed to meet today’s health, beauty, and style needs while also improving personal health and wellness with natural and organic ingredients. The body care line includes:
No Ash At All – a super-rich, cocoa butter lotion that hydrates dry skin and leaves it feeling moisturized and silky.
After Bath– a luxurious body oil that is rich in antioxidants uses coconut oil, avocado oil, mango seed oil, almond oil and black cumin seed oil to nourish skin. Available in Unscented, Cocoa Mango, Rich Amber and Black Cedar Fig.
Honey Water– a lightweight, oil free body mist that hydrates the skin using honey and aloe vera juice

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.

As technology evolves at an accelerated rate, you want to make sure you have the best in your business toolkit to help you grow sales, motivate your team, communicate with your current and future clientele, and streamline your managerial tasks. The 2026 SALON TODAY Technology Solutions Guide is designed to help you navigate today's growing landscape of salon and spa technology. In this guide, you'll find a curated look at more than 50 of the latest software platforms, digital solutions, and innovative features to help you compare options and identify the best fit for your business.

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.

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.
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