
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.
Biotop Professional's 911 Quinoa Hair Mask and 007 Keratin Hair Mask replenish moisture, proteins and shine, leaving hair healthy, hydrated, shiny and more manageable.

Did you know the superfoods you eat for a healthy body can also be used to create effective hair and scalp care? Biotop Professional tapped into some of these superfoods to creat active-rich formulas that provide instant, long-lasting results in it's two new hair masks: 911 Quinoa Hair Mask and 007 Keratin Hair Mask.

Biotop Professional's 911 Quinoa Hair Mask features10 percent pure quinoa extracts plus sunflower seed oil in a pH-balancing base of purified water. This rich, luxurious, cruelty-free formula provides hair with an intense boost of nourishment, moisture and vital proteins, leaving it feeling softer and looking healthier, smoother and more vibrant.
The 911 formula is also color-safe to maintain a healthy, sealed cuticle to lock in haircolor and prevent future breakage.
Why quinoa? This plant-based superfood contains all nine essential amino acids naturally found within our own hair, and is the one plant protein that most closely resembles our own hair’s natural protein makeup. Because quinoa proteins penetrate each strand and are more easily able to bond to each hair cuticle, healthy hair results, and can be visible after shampooing, making quinoa a true treatment.
The 911 Quinoa Treatment Series also features 911 Quinoa Shampoo, 911 Quinoa Conditioner, 911 Quinoa Hair Serum, 911 Quinoa Serum Spray, 911 Quinoa Hair Repair Rinseable Oil Treatment, 911 Quinoa Hair Repair Ampoules and 911 Quinoa All In One.

Formulated for coarse, damaged, frizzy or chemically processed hair, Biotop Professional's 007 Keratin Hair Mask replenishes depleted keratin to repair and strengthen the hair follicle and protect against breakage. Also enriched with vitamin E in a pH-balancing base of purified water, this cruelty-free formula naturally smooths the hair follicle and seals the cuticle, helping to reduce frizz and soften hair, leaving it more manageable.
This color-safe formula helps maintain a healthy and sealed cuticle to lock-in haircolor and prevent future breakage.
The 007 Keratin Series also includes 007 Keratin Shampoo, 007 Keratin Conditioner, 007 Keratin Hair Mask, 007 Keratin Hair Repair Oil, 007 Keratin Serum, and 007 Keratin Silky Touch.
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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.
Sponsored by BeautyWorld Dubai