
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.
Milady has launched the Milady Education Network, a full service website for salon professionals to network and access education.

Register today for free at www.miladyednet.com.
Milady, part of Cengage Learning and a provider of beauty and wellness learning solutions, has announced the launch of the Milady Education Network, a site devoted to providing educational resources and networking opportunities to salon professionals.
The Milady Education Network is a place where industry professionals can polish skills, keep up with current trends and learn profitable business strategies. Users can create a free profile to access the site's wealth of complimentary content such as articles, tips, webinars, or to purchase optional additional resources including step-by-step technical videos or online business courses. For example, users can read an article on increasing their referral business, watch a webinar about improving retail, watch a video depicting a coloring technique, or take an online course that teaches how to market their business; the possibilities are endless. One of the top features is the ability to chat with other professionals nationwide to network and share best practices. Additionally, there's an area for students that provides information to help with preparation for graduation and the start of their careers.
"The Milady Education Network is committed to helping salon professionals build their careers," says Dawn Gerrain, president, Milady. "I invite all industry professionals to make this network one of their favorite destinations and benefit greatly from everything it has to offer. One key to being successful in a career is to remember that learning never ends. This is why we created the Milady Education Network, to provide one place where professionals all across the country can interact with each other and receive quality educational resources from a name they trust."
Register today for free at www.miladyednet.com.

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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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.

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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.