
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.
Developed with essential oils such as eucalyptus, aloe and avocado oil, the Scalp Care line relieves flaky, dry scalp and discomfort caused by braids or extensions.

Mizani presents Scalp Care, a professional and retail range scalp treatment service that calms and moisturizes sensitive scalps. The four-step system allows stylists to assess, exfoliate, condition with a custom combination, and maintain clients’ scalp health. Developed with essential oils such as eucalyptus, aloe and avocado oil, the Scalp Care line relieves flaky, dry scalp and discomfort caused by braids or extensions.
Invite your clients to take Mizani's #ScalpTalk Survey. Five winners will receive Scalp Care Shampoo, Conditioner and Calming Scalp Lotion along with two of Essie polishes. Three grand prize winners plus a friend will receive Scalp Care products, essie polishes AND meet Beauty Influencer Taren Guy. Visit mizani.com/scalptalk-survey.
Plus, watch out for Mizani's Facebook Live with Evie Johnson on January 31. She will give us a walk-through of the new Scalp Care line, plus engage in a Q&A. Winners of the #ScalpTalk Survey will be announced here!
The Mizani Scalp Care Service consists of seven products:
Mizani Scalp Care Exfoliating Pre-Treatment: Step 1 of the in-salon professional treatment preps the scalp for recovery. This treatment gently removes dead skin cells, excess oils, and bacteria from the scalp. It is infused with moisturizing peppermint oil and cooling cucumber extract to provide a cooling effect.
Mizani Scalp Care Shampoo: Step 2 of the in-salon professional treatment thoroughly cleanses the scalp and hair by removing excess bacteria caused by flaking and scaling. This creamy treatment is rich with peppermint oil and cucumber extract that works as a tingling agent.
Mizani Scalp Care Conditioner: A luxurious rich conditioner that focuses on restoring balance to the scalp and hair. Pyrithione zinc is an active ingredient that deliveries dandruff-fighting agents to protect the scalp.
Mizani Scalp Care Soothing Serum: Step 3 of the in-salon professional two-part treatment penetrates the scalp with moisture. Infused with avocado oil, sweet almond oil and safflower seed oil to instantly calm hair and scalp. The Scalp Care Soothing Serum helps to prevent dry, flaky scalp from reoccurring.
Mizani Scalp Care Cooling Serum: Step 3 of the in-salon professional two-part treatment provides an instant cooling effect on the scalp, leaving hair feeling smooth and soft after application. Menthol, avocado oil and peppermint oil are key ingredients that provide nutrients to the hair.
Mizani Scalp Care Deep Conditioner: Step 4 of the in-salon professional treatment focuses on conditioning the roots and length. Hair is restored with vitamins and minerals and left softer than before.
Mizani Scalp Care Calming Lotion: A soothing product that relieves irritated scalp while on the go. Ideal for those who wear protective styles such as braids and extensions. Infused with menthol, eucalyptus, aloe vera and avocado oil to moisturize scalp and sooth discomfort.
For more information, visit mizani.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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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.

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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.