
Black Beauty Roster Hosts Beauty Expo Presented by SalonCentric in NYC
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.
Behind every great curl is a great product. From waves and ringlets to coils and kinks, these texture stylers will keep your clients’ hair looking its best.
Behind every great curl is a great product. From waves and ringlets to coils and kinks, these texture stylers will keep your clients’ hair looking its best.


DEVAFUSER from DevaCurl. Constructed using a durable, lightweight combination of plastic and fiberglass, this defuser uses the air velocity from a hair dryer to quickly dry hair without disturbing the curls’ natural texture similar to scrunching hair with hands. mydevacurl.com ON THE REBOUND CURL CREAM from TIGI. Provides excellent curl hold, definition and redefines unruly curls into ringlets for a soft and silky style. tigiprofessional.com


VOLUMINIZING DRY SHAMPOO from Macadamia Natural Oil. Packed with macadamia seed oil, fruit extracts and conditioning agents to protect and strengthen hair while removing odor and excess oils. macadamiahair.com CURL RECHARGE from Mizani. Lightweight crème-gel combines the moisture of a styling crème and control of a gel to reenergize natural spirals without buildup. mizani.com


POTION 9 from Sebastian Professional. Infused with nine botanical extracts to help restore moisture, and rejuvenate hair. Perfect for styling multiple looks with flexible hold. sebastianprofessional.com OPTI.EFFECTS KIT from Matrix. Permanent waving system produces curls or modern, soft waves with a minimal ammonia formula. mymatrixfamily.com

SUPER LONG CURLFORMERS from Hair Flair. Heat-free styling tool for curling hair up to 29" long, using a hook-and-eye method. curlformers.com

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.

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.

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.