
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.
MODERN SALON has a long, rich history of bringing beauty professionals what they need to be successful. For more than 90 years, we’ve brought you the latest information on trends, new styles, color innovations, texturizing techniques and much, much more. And now, you can watch MODERN SALON TV. Every two weeks, we’ll come to you with a new cast at modernsalon.tv.
MODERN SALON has a long, rich history of bringing beauty professionals what they need to be successful.
For more than 90 years, we've brought you the latest information on trends, new styles, color innovations, texturizing techniques and much, much more.

February 2010 MODERN SALON
We continue to be the only magazine that, every month, provides a how-to, complete with photos, steps and product information so you can implement the style on your own clients.
But it's not just about the quality information MODERN provides. It's about how we deliver it.
In the past few years, we've spent a lot of time thinking about and analyzing how you, the salon professional, want to receive your information. In a magazine? On the web? On your phone?
Style Watch Daily E-Newsletters offer the latest on trends and news.
What we've come up with is this: You want it all. And we don't blame you-that's how we want our information, too.
So in addition to reading the magazine every month, we started providing options.

The mobile edition of MODERN allows you to access modernsalon.com on your phone.
You can go to modernsalon.com and get instant, searchable information. You can download the mobile version of the site and access it on your phone. Need a daily trend update? You can sign up for MODERN's Style Watch daily e-newsletter. You can even virtually flip through the pages of MODERN on our digital version of the magazine.
And now, you can watch MODERN SALON TV. Every two weeks, we'll come to you with a new cast at modernsalon.tv. We'll bring you interviews with industry icons, coverage from major shows, behind the scenes looks at cover shoots, an insider's look from beauty school, and much more.

It's here! Tune in now at modernsalon.tv.
MODERN SALON TV allows us to give you information in a high-energy, exciting format we've never done before. We're breaking new ground and so excited to have the professional beauty community along for the ride.
Enjoy the first episode and let me know what you think! E-mail me at lnelson@vancepublishing.com or comment here on the blog!

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.