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SEARCHOn the radio one morning, I heard a 65-year-old man being interviewed about his small service business. It had been a challenging past few years due to the soft economy. When asked if he was planning to retire soon, he just laughed.
On the radio one morning, I heard a 65-year-old man being interviewed about his small service business. It had been a challenging past few years due to the soft economy. When asked if he was planning to retire soon, he just laughed. For him, it was business as usual. He was doing what he loved, so what would be the point of retiring? After all, isn’t doing what you love what retirement is supposed to be all about? I never really understood the concept of retirement. How does someone slow down so quickly, so abruptly and so permanently? If you retire to do what you want, does that mean you weren’t doing what you wanted the bulk of your life? I’m not sure where the quote originated, but “do what you like and like what you do” comes to mind, especially as more of us are working harder than ever. It’s pretty clear that doing something you don’t love—i.e. you don’t really have a choice—is going to wear you down a lot faster than doing something you do love.
THE GREATEST THING ABOUT THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY is there are so many career options and opportunities to do what you love: working as a stylist, owning a salon, being a platform artist, working in fashion, educating students, working for a manufacturer. All take advantage of special experience. Most beauty professionals and associates didn’t get into this business because our guidance counselors told us it was a good career choice. In fact, most probably got into this business in spite of our guidance counselor. Most beauty industry people got into this business to pursue something we love: being around people, connecting with and helping people, expressing an inner creativity. A difficult economy is a speed bump, but it’s not a stop sign. As we all head into a new year, it’s a good time to take stock and make sure you are bringing your passion to work. If you’re not, consider and pursue some of the other options the beauty industry offers—they may be right in front of you. That way, like our 65-year-old small-business owner, you’ll never have to worry about retirement.
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.
