
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.
Keratin Complex is taking education on the road in 2026 with the launch of KC on Tour, a live event series featuring industry icon and salon business coach Tabatha Coffey.

Tabatha Coffey is an internationally renowned hairstylist, salon owner, educator, author, and television personality who has become one of the most influential voices in the professional beauty industry.
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Keratin Complex is hitting the road in 2026 with the launch of KC ON TOUR, an immersive, high-impact education event series featuring industry icon and salon business coach Tabatha Coffey. Designed to help stylists build more profitable, sustainable businesses, the tour brings business strategy and keratin service innovation to the professional beauty community.
Created to bring the brand even closer to stylists, KC ON TOUR blends connection, innovation, and actionable business education. Each stop features live model transformations, service breakdowns, trend conversations, and access to brand leadership and education teams, culminating in a keynote and open Q&A with Coffey.
“This isn’t just a tour. It’s about helping stylists take control of their business,” says Tabatha Coffey. “We’re talking about how to maximize your service menu, increase revenue per guest, and create long-term sustainability behind the chair.”
EXPRESS COLOR & SMOOTHING SYSTEM
The perfect color service delivering permanent color and smoothing in less time than a traditional color service.

Keratin Complex's Perfect Color Service: Express Color & Smoothing System, a breakthrough 2-in-1 treatment that delivers vibrant, frizz-free color in less time—helping stylists boost efficiency, revenue, and client satisfaction.
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KCRIO® RESTORATIVE KERATIN SYSTEM
A revolutionary new keratin innovation engineered for stronger straightening and glass-like shine, all without formaldehyde.

Keratin Complex's new KCRIO system delivers stronger straightening, extraordinary shine, and faster services designed to help stylists thrive.
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Launching during a high-energy expansion phase for the brand, KC ON TOUR reinforces Keratin Complex’s commitment to showing up in person and equipping stylists with profitable services that not only deliver beautiful hair every day but also translate directly to growth.
Fort Lauderdale: March 23
Philadelphia: April 6
NYC: May 4
Dallas: June 15

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.