
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.
Check out the big changes Snooki, Ashley Benson and Kourtney Kardashian made to their styles this month.
Spring is coming! Spring is coming! If this isn't evident to you from your local weather forecast (still wearing your winter hats?), it should be evident from many of the recently cropped and lightened up hairstyles we've seen on several starlets in the past few weeks.
As we prepare to welcome a new season of styles with the start of April next week, we decided to take a quick look back at a few of the biggest celeb style changes of note from the past few weeks of March. Which new look are you most inspired by--if any at all?

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Kourtney Kardashian Gets Bangs
Earlier this month, the eldest Kardashian sister shared a photo on Instagram of a fresh new ''do, complete with lighter, "dark honey beige blonde" ends and brand new, wispy fringe. Some fans shared their criticisms of Kourtney's new look, and longtime Kardashian stylist Peter Savic recently shared with US Weekly that the new fringe was actually his idea: ""I've been suggesting bangs to her for a long time and also to lighten her hair. The picture on Instagram isn't that accurate! It looks much nicer in person. Kourtney looks great with bangs."

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Ashley Benson Goes Back to Blonde
Ashley entered the spotlight in her breakout role as the blonde Hanna on ABC's teen drama Pretty Little Liars, but she's risen to even higher fame recently for her role in the just-released (and slightly controversial) Spring Breakers movie with James Franco. The 23-year-old star took a walk on the darker side at the beginning of March by going brunette, telling People.com she was just "bored" with her look: ""I feel more myself brunette to be honest. I love dark hair, dark clothing." But just three weeks later, Ashley was back to her former honey blonde, as evidenced by this Keek video she shared with fans on Twitter.
Snooki Ditches Her Ruby Red Locks...Kind Of
MODERN has featured Snooki's shock-red, ruby extensions before, when the MTV reality star first launched her nail line last year. Nicole Polizzi told MODERN editor Alison Shipley that she was rocking Great Lengths Extensions, applied by Bradley Moreland at Gemini 14 Salon in New York City, and that she loved the fullness the extensions added to her already-lengthy hair. But just last week, Snooki went back to Moreland in New York City seeking a lower-maintenance look that would let her keep just a little bit of her "fireball" red extensions. "It's hard with a baby to maintain your color every few weeks," Moreland told US Weekly. "I brought her color back to a rich shiny black and added Great Lengths ombre extensions, giving a ruby red finish to the ends. I finished the look off with some flirty bangs."

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.