
ASCP, ISPA and PBA Receive 2026 Power of Associations Award for Esthetics Licensure Compact
This shared recognition celebrates the strength of industry collaboration in advancing professional mobility.
Who We AreConceived by Gail Federici, CEO of Federici Brands, and formulated by cosmetic chemist Dr. Joe Cincotta, Color Wow offers a complete range of technologies that resolve problems associated with color-treated hair. For the 75 percent of ...


Before and After Root Touch Up

Who We Are
Conceived by Gail Federici, CEO of Federici Brands, and formulated by cosmetic chemist Dr. Joe Cincotta, Color Wow offers a complete range of technologies that resolve problems associated with color-treated hair. For the 75 percent of women who color their hair via single process, highlights or a combination of both, according to Color Wow, their products address the issues of roots, brassiness, dullness and fading, helping clients to save themselves money, stress and time.
First Person
CEO Gail Federici shares how Color Wow’s hero product, Root Cover Up, answers a universal problem.
Revenue Opportunities
Our Root Cover Up offers a very new and major growth opportunity for salons. We recommend having the colorist match their client before they begin to color. This offers clients a way to keep their color looking perfect until they return to the salon. We also recommend that stylists offer to cover the roots of their clients for an extra $5 that can then be put toward the purchase of a Color Wow Root Cover Up. This is becoming very popular at the blowdry bars.
Buzzworthy Product
There is no question that our Color Wow Root Cover Up has generated the most buzz; it has received more than 30 industry awards. The problem of roots has been a bane for women for decades; there has never been a really good solution, as products were messy, unnatural, sticky or wet. Color Wow Root Cover Up is precise, easy, stays on until you shampoo, and can even cover dark roots without peroxide. It’s the answer to a pervasive problem and, as such, has been universally embraced with unprecedented enthusiasm.
Problem Solvers
We have a 25-year legacy of problem solving. We identify problems clients have with their hair and try to develop solutions. We are not ingredient-led, and we do not have a hero ingredient that we use throughout our line. Each product addresses a specific issue and is formulated with whatever ingredients it takes to solve that issue.

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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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.

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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.

The 2026 Beauty Changes Lives Legacy Award has been awarded to Sam Villa for his trailblazing contribution, advocacy and mentorship that has profoundly transformed and elevated the professional beauty industry.

CND is relaunching its SHELLAC system with a new CND Visible Light Lamp, updated packaging, and an expanded shade offering.

Curl Cult founder Janine Jarman, a hairstylist, salon owner, educator, and product creator, is opening a community investment round that gives hairdressers and clients the opportunity to own a stake in the company they helped grow.

The night honored the artists and collections shaping the future of professional beauty during PBA NAHA 2026.

The ultra-lightweight, handle-free dryer is designed to reduce wrist strain while delivering powerful performance behind the chair.

Aura Salonware is proud to announce its 2026 scholarship recipients. This first-time scholarship in partnership with the Professional Beauty Association awarded three different scholarships to support beauty professionals at every point in their professional journey.

SalonCentric has announced its expansion into Alaska, marking the distributor’s presence across all 50 states and bringing additional access to professional beauty products, education and business support to licensed salon professionals in the region.