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SEARCHThe Spring/Summer 2011 collections are featuring some of the most interesting hair I have ever seen in a season. At this point I have attended more than 30 shows and presentations and there IS a hair trend: MESSY HAIR.
The Spring/Summer 2011 collections are featuring some of the most interesting hair I have ever seen in a season. At this point I have attended more than 30 shows and presentations and there IS a hair trend: MESSY HAIR.
I got to the Juan Carolos Obando show super early because once hair lead and super star Didier Malige (for Number 4 High Performance Hair Care) starts working on his models, he won't speak to press. Or anyone. He granted Modern Salon an exclusive interview (you'll see it on MODERNSALONTV) and explained what goes in to creating the messy finish. Bottom line, the hair is foamed and sprayed, then twisted and pulled. It takes A LOT of work to create something so UNDONE!
At Costello Tagliapietra, Nelson Vercher for the Rita Hazan Salon used assorted Phyto products to create asymmetrical swirls along the side of the head. Once perfected, Nelson went over the look to pull out pieces to soften the finish.
Nelson Vercher of the Rita Hazan Salon used Phyto Products to create these swirly messy buns placed asymmetrically along the rounds of the head for the Costello Tagliapetra Show.
For Jen Kao, Joseph DiMaggio for L'Oreal Professionnel scrunched, twisted lengths. It took a lot of roughing up to create this fab finish.
Long messy hair at Jen Kao
RACHEL COMEY, Ramona Eschbach for Oribe created low, messy buns. Strands were pulled from the top and front for added softness.
Artists from the Oribe hair team created this messy bun for Rachel Comey (photo by Nicole Delmonico)
Over at Timo Weiland, Leonardo Manetti of ION Studio used Davines products to create long, loose, messed up waves cascading from a side part. While it may seem straight forward, Manetti and team worked hard to create this look!
Leonardo Manetti, co-owner of ION Studio used Davines products to create these messy waves for Timo Weiland.
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.
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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.
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