
Wella Announces the Finalists of Wella Trend Vision Awards
This year’s awards centered around the Monochromatic trend, which is rooted in minimalism and intentional by design.
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 year’s awards centered around the Monochromatic trend, which is rooted in minimalism and intentional by design.
Haircare brand The Doux has launched “My Salon Empire,” a free-to-play salon management game on Roblox, helping the next generation celebrate the diversity of textured hair and explore salon entrepreneurship.

The show reported 30% attendance growth. It felt that way. This event for the southwest professional beauty community had heart, spice, and something for everyone.

Wella artists presented the Monochromatic trend movement, introduced new Pure Perfection color and Sebastian styling innovations, while the Wella team created interactive fun throughout Wella Studio in Los Angeles.

Dominique LyVar, an influential educator and artist, is remembered by those who loved him for his significant impact on the industry and contributions to the community.

Known for his buttery blondes and a technique for highlighting hair with more precision that he called chunking, Brad Johns died on August 27. His friend and fellow colorist, David Stanko, shares thoughts on his talented colleague and close friend.

As technology evolves at an accelerated rate, you want to make sure you have the best in your business toolkit to help you grow sales, motivate your team, communicate with your current and future clientele, and streamline your managerial tasks. The 2026 SALON TODAY Technology Solutions Guide is designed to help you navigate today's growing landscape of salon and spa technology. In this guide, you'll find a curated look at more than 50 of the latest software platforms, digital solutions, and innovative features to help you compare options and identify the best fit for your business.

The Davines Edit reflects the brand’s passion for people and planet.

RÜTE Wash introduces a shower cap designed specifically for crown washing, helping clients with hair extensions cleanse the scalp while protecting the lengths from water.

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.

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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