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Sought-after styles inspired by summer’s must-sees.
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Starring in movies like Inglorious Bastards, X-Men: First Class and 300, Michael Fassbender is returning to the big screen in the science fiction film Prometheus this month. Fassbender’s choppy, messy and undone style can be cut wet or dry, says Damien Carney, Joico International Artistic Director. “Cutting controlled shape. Cut it wet!”
TRY IT: Carney suggets fingerdrying hair while using a blowdryer and applying Design Collection Dry Spray
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In the off-Broadway “hair metal” musical Rock of Ages, Diego Boneta’s low maintenance and not-so-groomed look works great for medium to thick locks with natural movement,” says Sexy Hair Artistic Creative Director Rafe Hardy.
TRY IT: Hardy recommends applying Short and Sexy Rough and Ready when hair is damp and style as desired with a vent brush or hands. If you want more flexibility, after drying the hair naturally break up the solid feel with Short Sexy Control Maniac.
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Starring in both the science fiction film Prometheus and as the Evil Queen Ravenna in Snow White and the Huntsman, Charlize Theron’s style remains one of the most sought after in Hollywood.
TRY IT: According to Mark Kuzma, artistic director of Laboratory Hair Studio in Morristown, New Jersey, start by prepping the hair all over with Oribe Foundation Mist. Then, while hair is still damp, apply a volumizer from roots to ends. Begin blowdrying, using your hands to create a more natural look. Once the hair is mostly dry, go in with a round brush at the base for some lift and a little “kick” on extra shine and bounce. the hair dry will add texture and create a hair cut that looks undone, tatty and grown out. For a more TRY IT: Wax. Rub the wax into hair to rough it up.
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.
A live education series explores the ideas, collaboration, creative decisions and processes behind the winning work.
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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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.
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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.
