
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.
Getaway-worthy beauty picks—from tomato-infused sprays to city-inspired scents—that keep hair and skin glowing in heat and humidity.

These recent launches are all ready to give your client --or you-- vacation-ready hair and skin. With innovative delivery systems (meet a dry hair mask and dry oil hairspray) and unique ingredients (the humble tomato, the hydrating hyaluronic acid) these hair care products offer frizz control, humidity protection, and hydration.

KMS Hair has updated its much-loved HairStay finishing range with new formulas enriched with upcycled tomato, a powerful antioxidant that shields hair from UV rays and environmental stress. Alongside these updates, the brand is launching the HairStay Dry Oil Hairspray — a lightweight, flexible-hold finishing spray that delivers touchable control, lasting frizz protection, and a healthy dose of shine.
Designed to work on any hair type or style, the new Dry Oil Hairspray combines a soft, hydrated finish with up to 72 hours of humidity resistance. It’s completely versatile — the kind of product you can mist on for sleek, polished looks or use to give loose waves a smooth, frizz-free edge.
What's Different
The Dry Oil Hairspray offers light, flexible hold that’s easy to brush through, restyle, and refresh. It seals in moisture to help reduce split ends, adds up to twice the shine, and hydrates weightlessly so hair stays supple instead of crunchy.
Protection is another strong suit — the formula controls frizz and shields against humidity for up to three days, while also guarding against environmental damage.
The Power of Upcycled Tomato
Every product in the updated HairStay range now benefits from KMS Hair’s newest ingredient innovation: upcycled tomato extract. Sourced from leftover tomato skins from Italian sauce production, the peels are broken down to release micronutrients and antioxidants that form a protective shield around the hair. This ingredient helps keep styles intact while reducing waste and supporting a more sustainable beauty industry.

The HairStay Lineup
The refreshed range includes:
NEW HairStay Dry Oil Hairspray – flexible hold, hydration, shine
HairStay Firm Finishing Hairspray – strong, lasting hold
HairStay Working Hairspray – buildable control for styling and setting
HairStay Anti-Humidity Seal – maximum frizz and moisture barrier
All deliver up to 72 hours of hold and humidity protection without flaking, in fast-drying formulas that work for all hair types.
Sustainability & Style
With packaging reduced by up to 15%, vegan and PETA-approved formulas, and CO₂-compensated production, the updated HairStay range balances performance with planet-friendly practices. The products also feature a crisp lime, mint, and fruit fragrance that leaves styles smelling as fresh as they look.

From IGK Hair, this innovative dry hair mask works while you sleep—no washing or rinsing required. The overnight treatment is powered by bond-building technology to help repair and strengthen hair from the inside out, plus vegan silk proteins to smooth and soften. Perfect for summer-exposed strands, it absorbs quickly without residue, so you can apply it before bed (or any time) and wake up to healthier-looking, shinier hair.
Key Benefits: Repairs, softens, and strengthens while you sleep; no need to rinse; smooth finish without buildup.
Perfect For: Damage repair without downtime, busy schedules, and post-sun hair revival.
Available at igkhair.com and professional salons.
SHAMPOOHOTEL invites you to check in to a beauty experience inspired by the world’s most iconic destinations. This new brand combines professional-grade formulas with fragrances crafted to transport you straight to your dream getaway—all at an accessible $15 per product.
Each of the four debut collections—Miami, Marrakesh, Rio, and Paris—offers a corresponding shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and body lotion, with select collections also featuring specialty hair care. The brand’s mission is to make everyday routines feel like a luxury escape, delivering high-performance results with scent-driven self-care.

Miami Collection
Fragrance: Zesty lemon peel, earthy patchouli, and sea salt for a fresh, beachside vibe.
Hair Care: Hyaluronic acid deeply hydrates, replenishing moisture for soft, frizz-free hair.
Results: 24-hour hydration, 1.3x hydration boost, frizz reduced up to 86%, 2.2x smoother hair in high humidity.
Specialty: Leave-In Conditioner proven to reduce frizz up to 85% and smooth hair by 5.2x in high humidity.
Body Care: Sulfate-free body wash with moringa seed oil and aloe; body lotion with hyaluronic acid, coconut and olive oils, and shea butter. Clinically proven to restore over 80% of skin’s moisture.
Marrakesh Collection
Fragrance: Sweet orange, cardamom, and jasmine—warmth under desert stars.
Hair Care: Argan oil and rhassoul clay strengthen and restore damaged strands.
Results: Strands up to 1.4x stronger and visibly healthier.
Body Care: Same hydrating, nourishing body formulas as above, designed for 24-hour skin hydration.

Rio Collection
Fragrance: Vanilla orchid, coconut, and sandalwood for bold, beachy energy.
Hair Care: Bamboo extract and biotin boost body and fullness.
Results: Up to 1.2x fuller volume.
Body Care: Gentle sulfate-free wash and rich lotion for lasting hydration.

Paris Collection
Fragrance: Pink grapefruit, blackcurrant, and crushed clove—a sophisticated citrus-meets-spice.
Hair Care: Grapeseed oil smooths and enhances shine.
Results: Up to 2x shine.*
Body Care: Same hydrating and nourishing formulas with proven 24-hour results.
Availability: All four collections are available now at ulta.com and shampoohotel.com.
Soak up the sun with the latest collab from R+Co x Ashley Streicher, Celebrity Hairstylist and R+Co Collective Member – NEWSUN CATCHER Power C Nourish + Refresh Styling Spray, a multitasking leave-in conditioner and style refresher designed to hydrate, detangle, and protect hair from environmental stressors.
This lightweight mist combines Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, and Plant Collagen to deliver antioxidant protection, long-lasting moisture, and improved hair health — making it ideal for both prepping damp hair before styling and refreshing dry hair throughout the day. Its formula works across all hair types and textures, leaving strands softer, shinier, and more manageable.
Key Benefits:
Hydration & Softness: Locks in moisture without weighing hair down.
Frizz Control: Smooths the cuticle for a sleeker finish.
UV & Heat Protection: Shields against environmental aggressors and styling tools.
Refreshes Styles: Revives next-day hair with a healthy shine.
Hero Ingredients:
Vitamin C: Antioxidant protection from free radical damage.
Hyaluronic Acid: Deep hydration for improved elasticity.
Plant Collagen: Helps strengthen and smooth the hair shaft.
The spray features R+Co’s signature Stars Align fragrance — a blend of bergamot, wild fig, cyclamen, lotus flower, cedarwood, and tonka bean — making it as sensorial as it is functional. Like all R+Co products, it is vegan, cruelty-free, and formulated without parabens, sulfates (SLS or SLES), mineral oil, and petrolatum.
How to Use:
Mist evenly onto damp or dry hair. Comb through and style as desired, or use as a refresher throughout the day to smooth frizz and add shine.

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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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.

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

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