
Bumble and bumble Honors Its Heritage While Inspiring the Next Generation
At its core, Bumble and bumble is about giving people the tools, the confidence, and the freedom to express themselves through hair.
The renowned stylist fills a new position at the company.

Globally renowned hairstylist Ludovic Beckers joins the L’ANZA Healing Color & Care award-winning Education Team as the International Artistic Director, a newly created position within the L’ANZA Healing Artist network. Beckers brings more than 20 years of styling and education experience to his new role, which will focus on precision cutting and inspirational hair design education.
From the early days at his mother’s salon to international platform artist, educator, and award-winning hairstylist, Beckers has been a creative force throughout Europe. Hailing from Belgium's "Lowlands," Ludovic quickly developed a steadfast reputation for technical, interactive shows that would inspire the crowd. He has led teams in a broad range of vibrant cities, including Bangkok, Berlin, Rome, Copenhagen, New York, Las Vegas, and Buenos Aires.
Since his first entry and win in 1995, Beckers has participated in hundreds of hair competitions, earning more than 100 industry awards in Europe and taking trophies in Haircutting, Salon Team, Avant-Garde and Hair Color. In 2010 Beckers applied his passion for cutting to product development to launch Curve-O, a brand of ergonomic tools currently used by more than 250,000 stylists around the world. Beckers says he's ready for this next step in his career.
“Finding L’ANZA was a wonderful discovery,” he says. “I am looking forward to exploring new creative places while sharing my knowledge and passion for design.”
CEO David Berglass says he's thrilled about Beckers joining Team L’ANZA. “I am grateful and honored to have Ludovic join and help lead our network of international L’ANZA Healing Artists," Berglass notes. "His talent and passion will be immediately felt. We are excited to support his new B.I.G. journey and look forward to the inspiration and growth that will follow.”

At its core, Bumble and bumble is about giving people the tools, the confidence, and the freedom to express themselves through hair.

Premiere Show Group has announced IN FOCUS, the creative campaign behind the Premiere 2027 Show Tour, developed in collaboration with award-winning Ashlee Norman Hair & Team.

Next stop, Portugal! These winners will represent North America at the Wella Destination Event in the Global TrendVision Awards.

Stylists Yene Damtew and Jamal Edmonds launch Coil Event, a textured hair event for working stylists with hands-on education, live demonstrations, industry conversation, and networking.

Powered by mya, the zero-commission matchmaking tool connects clients with suite owners, setting a new tech benchmark in the salon suite industry.

A reimagined Press Conference and Official Show Launch will feature the artistry and creative direction of the Chrystofer Benson Artist Team, an exclusive first look at America’s Beauty Show 2027, and an invitation to EXPERIENCE the PULSE - The Heartbeat of the Professional Beauty Industry.
Maya Smith, CEO, Founder and Creative Director of haircare brand The Doux, sits down with Nicole to chat about the brand's new Roblox game, My Salon Empire, inspired by salon entrepreneurship and celebrating all hair textures.

This global competition celebrates the artistry, energy, and creative PULSE of the professional beauty community.

Sofia Vergara, Lucy Hale, Alison Brie, John Salley, Brian Austin Green and more honored the best achievements in Science Behind Beauty, Health & Wellness at this glittering event.

Stress was the factor respondents blamed most often when their skin worsened, cited by 54%, followed by diet at 37% and hormones at 35%.

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.

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