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SEARCHOnce upon, there was a girl with stick straight hair. The she turned 19, and it started kinking, waving and dare I say it - curling. Gah! What to do?
Must straighten, straighten, straighten. Flat irons, blow dryers, serums - all designed to beat the Chicago heat and humidity. Result: lengthy morning sessions in the bathroom and hair that was fried around the edges.
Ten years later, I've embraced my curly hair -- and with gusto. Ignore the picture above; most days I do in fact wear my hair curly. It certainly helps that I work for MODERN, where I'm surrounded by images of cool curl girls. There are also so many companies now that offer products to make natural texture look its best. I'm a huge curly fan and I'm fully on board with the idea of people loving the hair they have.
I'm also the recipient of most of the curly hair products that come into the office -- and of course, I'm always willing to try them out. Recently a new line crossed my desk: Mixed Chicks. Created by two women, Kim Etheredge and Wendi Levy, who couldn't find the right blend of products to control and style their curls, the line is simple (only six products), smells delicious and leaves hair bouncy. I'm particularly a fan of the conditioner, a leave-in that moisturizes well without weighing my hair down -- a problem I've had before with leave-ins. I also love Hair Silk, a non-greasy serum that I use when I wear my hair curly as well as when I occasionally straighten it (see above). For curly guys, the line features a shampoo and conditioner called HIS Mix.
You can check out the whole line at www.mixedchicks.net or e-mail mixedchicks@aol.com for more info.
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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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.
