
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.
The three new texture products use zeolite, which can help build long-lasting volume.


Amika introduced three new products to its Texture Collection this month, including Got Grit Dry Texture Paste, Sexture Beach Look Shampoo and Bushwick Beach No-Salt Wave Spray.
These three products are designed to achieve the ultimate textured style using zeolite, a natural mineral that builds long-lasting volume and texture while also fighting frizz, along with ultra-nourishing sea buckthorn berry—amika’s signature ingredient.
The new products include:
amika Got Grit Dry Texture Paste
amika Got Grit Dry Texture Paste is a dry shampoo and styling paste hybrid that delivers gritty, dry texture while absorbing excess oils in the hair to create a piece-y, defined look. Its formula works to separate strands and leaves hair with a matte finish—allowing you to achieve the ultimate second-day texture.
amika Sexture Beach Look Shampoo
amika Sexture Beach Look Shampoo delivers the ultimate wash experience—cleansing hair while creating sexy, textured style. The perfect wash for air-dry styling, this power-packed shampoo has been formulated with hair-healthy ingredients that provide long-lasting grit and beachy texture with a matte finish. Sexture Beach Look Shampoo works best alone—no conditioner needed—for the perfect balance of texture and shine.
amika Bushwick Beach No-Salt Wave Spray
amika Bushwick Beach No-Salt Wave Spray is a buildable, multi-phase spray that delivers beach waves with body and grit. Each phase works in synergy to create perfectly piece-y, wind-swept waves with a touch of texture and hold. This lightweight spray is the closest you’ll get to replicating that effortless après beach look while summer-ing in the city.

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.
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