
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.
The new luxury hair care brand by hair extension expert Mckenzie Turley, Goldie Locks launches this year.

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Hair extension expert Mckenzie Turley has just launched a new luxury hair care brand called Goldie Locks. Goldie Locks products focus on moisture, which helps retain hair length by creating more elastic hair that is less prone to breakage or tangles. All products are free of parabens, sulfates, and phthalates, so they are safe for color-treated, keratin-treated, chemically-processed, and extension filled hair.

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Ultra Hydrating Signature Shampoo $42: White truffle and marula oil replenish hydration while gently removing build-up and impurities, rose water and ginseng calm stressed out scalps, and biotin and vanilla bean help to encourage hair growth over time.
Ultra Hydrating Signature Conditioner $42: Bring hair back to life from root to tip, detangle, reduce frizz, and protect color with a creamy blend of ingredients.
Ultra Hydrating Leave-In Conditioner $38: Protects hair from harsh aging elements like heat, sun, and pollution. Seals split ends and reduces breakage.
Signature Serum $56: A lightweight and fast absorbing serum for shine and humidity resistance, with coconut, jojoba, and Sclerocarya Birrea seed oil.
Ultra Hydrating Hair Mask $52: A five-minute hair mask rich in proteins, vitamins, fatty acids, and antioxidants to repair and restore dry damaged hair.
Hair Mood Energy Dietary Supplement $90: Designed to promote longer, stronger, healthier hair while reducing stress and improving energy and immune levels. Includes a high dose of biotin alongside vitamins A, C, D, E, and zinc, a signature collagen complex (fish, bovine, chicken, and eggshell) and adaptogens including ashwagandha, rhodiola, and ginkgo biloba.
Hair Mood Energy Dietary Supplement Enhanced Formula $100: Contains 25mg broad spectrum CBD per serving, along with all the same ingredients as the above formula.

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.

Aura Salonware is proud to announce its 2026 scholarship recipients. This first-time scholarship in partnership with the Professional Beauty Association awarded three different scholarships to support beauty professionals at every point in their professional journey.

SalonCentric has announced its expansion into Alaska, marking the distributor’s presence across all 50 states and bringing additional access to professional beauty products, education and business support to licensed salon professionals in the region.