
Bumble and bumble Honors Its Heritage While Inspiring the Next Generation
At its core, Bumble and bumble is about giving people the tools, the confidence, and the freedom to express themselves through hair.
One professional and one student will receive complimentary entry to the three-day event in Austin, Texas, on June 18-21.

Leading recruitment platform Canvas ME has joined forces with Sola Salons, the popular community of independent beauty professionals, to offer one student and one licensed professional each an all-expense paid trip to Sola Sessions, set to take place on June 18-21 in Austin, TX. This three-day educational event will feature many of the beauty industry's most dynamic and inspiring educators and change-makers. Application deadline is April 15, 2023.
While this event is open exclusively to Sola professionals, the opportunity that Canvas ME and Sola are offering will grant full access of this industry-leading proprietary event to the two winners. The trip includes airfare, hotel accommodations at Hotel VanZandt, business and technical education, and attendance at the speakers' presentations. The winners will be able to learn from top industry experts and network with other beauty professionals.
Matt+Jen Martinelli, co-founders of Canvas ME, state: "At Canvas ME, we are dedicated to helping industry professionals ‘find their people’—the people who inspire them, the people who encourage them, and the people who will support them in achieving their goals. Sola Salons shares similar values by providing their Sola professionals with the education and inspiration they need to have long-lasting and successful careers in the beauty salon space. We are honored to have the opportunity to partner with Sola and offer this opportunity to one student and one licensed pro to learn and grow alongside some of the industry’s best, at Sola Sessions 2023.”
This year's Sola Sessions theme is "Breaking Through," encouraging participants to break through with inspiration, education, and community. Remove boundaries and soar to the next level! To enter:
Complete and publish a FREE Student or Licensed Professional Canvas ME portfolio at canvasme.com
Apply to the Sola Sessions mentorship on canvasme.com
Post on CanvasME Instagram, and tag someone who has helped you “break through” to achieve your professional goals.
Visit Canvas ME to learn more and apply. Share the big news on Instagram posts and reels and tag @canvasme and @solasalons, and Canvas and Sola will repost and thank you for your support.

At its core, Bumble and bumble is about giving people the tools, the confidence, and the freedom to express themselves through hair.

Premiere Show Group has announced IN FOCUS, the creative campaign behind the Premiere 2027 Show Tour, developed in collaboration with award-winning Ashlee Norman Hair & Team.

Next stop, Portugal! These winners will represent North America at the Wella Destination Event in the Global TrendVision Awards.

Stylists Yene Damtew and Jamal Edmonds launch Coil Event, a textured hair event for working stylists with hands-on education, live demonstrations, industry conversation, and networking.

Powered by mya, the zero-commission matchmaking tool connects clients with suite owners, setting a new tech benchmark in the salon suite industry.

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Maya Smith, CEO, Founder and Creative Director of haircare brand The Doux, sits down with Nicole to chat about the brand's new Roblox game, My Salon Empire, inspired by salon entrepreneurship and celebrating all hair textures.

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.

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.