
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.
PRAVANA Care is a clean, salon-quality collection of twelve shampoos, conditioners, and treatments designed to nourish, strengthen, and extend the vibrancy of color-treated hair.

The new PRAVANA Care line.
courtesy of PRAVANA
Officially launched April 1, 2025, PRAVANA Care is a clean, salon-quality collection of twelve shampoos, conditioners, and treatments designed to nourish, strengthen, and extend the vibrancy of color-treated hair.
Knowing that clients seek maximum value from their hair color investment, this innovative range was developed by PRAVANA’s team of color experts to enhance the life of color services - protecting hair color for up to 30 washes while addressing key market demands like dryness, frizz, and damage repair.
At the heart of the line is PRAVANA’s new CHROMASILK Color SHINE COMPLEX™, which works by adjusting pH to seal the cuticle, providing luminous shine. All PRAVANA Care products are vegan, paraben-free, SLS and SLES-free, and PETA Certified.
The PRAVANA Care line includes six targeted collections:
The Perfect Blonde™ Collection - Tones down brassiness and leaves blonde hair feeling strong and healthy. Formulated with Soy Proteins, purple pigments, and the CHROMASILK Color SHINE COMPLEX™, with notes of Citrus, Jasmine, and Blueberry.
Moisture Marvel™Shampoo & Conditioner - Restores moisture to hair, leaving it nourished, hydrated, and 3x softer. Formulated with Hyaluronic Acid and the CHROMASILK Color SHINE COMPLEX™, with notes of Magnolia and Wild Nettle.
Repair Radiance™Shampoo & Conditioner - Fortifies strands and protects hair. Powered with Vitamin E and the CHROMASILK Color SHINE COMPLEX™ to reduce the appearance of split ends and provide humidity resistance for up to 72 hours, with notes of Heliotrope and Sandalwood.
Volume Vibrance™ Shampoo & Conditioner - Leaves hair looking thick and 3x more resistant to breakage. Formulated with Vitamin B6 and the CHROMASILK Color SHINE COMPLEX™, with notes of Yellow Ginger and Herbs.
Clear Cleanse™ Clarifying Shampoo - Clarifies and de-mineralizes color treated hair. Removes product buildup and particulate pollution, delivering shine after just one use. Formulated with lactic acid and the CHROMASILK Color SHINE COMPLEX™, with notes of Thai Lime and Basil.
Intense Therapy™ Leave-In - One of PRAVANA’s all-time bestsellers. This bi-phase, multi-benefit hydrating spray detangles and shields hair from thermal damage up to 450°F (232°C). Formulated with Hydrolyzed Amino Acids and Brazil Nut Fatty Acids, with notes of Vanilla Orchid and Nectarine.
Designed with luxurious textures and enhanced with natural fragrances, the PRAVANA Care line delivers professional results while honoring PRAVANA’s commitment to color-safe and ethical hair care. The new packaging features recyclable bottles and tactile markers for the visually impaired.

This year’s awards centered around the Monochromatic trend, which is rooted in minimalism and intentional by design.
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One-Day Personal and Professional Development Education Event for Beauty Professionals Set for October 25, 2026, at the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue.

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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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