
America's Beauty Show Opens Entries for the 2027 ABS Global Image Awards
This global competition celebrates the artistry, energy, and creative PULSE of the professional beauty community.
New Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA Expert Mousse is a modern mousse that helps stylists perfect their color. On Facebook, we challenged stylists to fill in the blank of this statement: “My clients say I am a color perfectionist because____________” and we loved the answers that came back.
It’s not your mother’s mousse. New Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA Expert Mousse is a modern mousse, a conditioning color mousse that allows stylists to cover gray, color correct and look like a color perfectionist to their clients.
On Facebook, we challenged stylists to fill in the blank of this statement: “My clients say I am a color perfectionist because____________.” and we loved the answers that came back:
Gracie Marie: My clients say I'm a color perfectionist because I mix magic.
Johnny Nickens: I never leave "a hair unturned"
Shannon Nearhoof: Because to me color is a palette of personality like painting. I dream my painting and paint my client’s dream.
Jojeezy Swain: My one client said "I'm the diamond of hair colorists" and that touched my heart.
Sarah McConal: My clients say I am a color perfectionist because I am able to find a color that coincides with their skin color; color is not just about hair.
Nici Marie Goff: My clients say I'm a color perfectionist because I know how to listen and create their vision of themselves.
Whitney O'Neil : My clients say I'm a color perfectionist because: I create a unique "to dye for" color formula for each individual client.
Alison Jeanes-Harlow: I am able to listen during our consultation and change their words into a color vision.
Teresa Livingston: My clients say I'm a color perfectionist because I know what they want even when they don't know how to ask for it.
Sindi Cartagena: My clients say I’m a color perfectionist because I can create magic with my hands!!

Olivia Yeosock: They want the best and I only do the best!
Alejandra Vera: My clients that look say I'm a color perfectionist because If they want a color that I know will ruin their hair I won't do it until I find the best way to achieve it. They notice how I care for their hair, the look and improvement of it.
Cassie Fauber Jones: My eyes have the look if a kid in a candy store as I apply the color, as I rinse it at the bowl, and even more so when I blow the hair out...
Lynne Boatsman: My clients say I'm a color perfectionist because of how many compliments they get on their hair and how beautiful their color is!!!!
Maria Godino: I take time to do a consultation before each customer, even regulars.
Dora J. Crow: My hair is always shiny & pretty, so they know theirs’ will also be beautiful.
Diana Zaheer: My clients say I'm a color perfectionist because they always leave with beautiful hair.
Rosalia Pizano: Because I'm honest and don't make fake promises. I'm realistic of how far I can take the hair w maintaining the integrity of the hair.
Emily Rogers: Because I'm never done. There is always something more we can do to make it pop!
Kelly Hdez: Give them what they’re looking for and more, make sure they leave with the right products To keep their hair looking gorgeous at home
Paulina Villalon: My clients say I'm a color perfectionist because no matter how long it takes or how many times they have to come back, I will mix up new creations until my client is more than satisfied, because satisfaction is just not enough.
Pat Theoret: My clients say I'm a color perfectionist because I'm meticulous in my application and do my best every time.
Yusimi Rodriguez: My clients say I'm a color perfectionist because I give the color the color that they picture in their mind .Which is my pleasure.
Seana Michelle Neihart: My colors never bleed.
Tammy Kay Mc Connaughey: I give good hair
DeeAnna Dempsey: I "read" their minds when they explain their color wants and needs and that I always make them feel wonderful about themselves.
Christine Leslie Withers: I listen to their needs wants and desires and create magic.
Karena Bloxham: I listen!
Melonie Snodgrass Menezes: IGORA EXPERT MOUSSE!
Mary Kremp Timmreck: I always give them what they want!
Heather Milliken: I give them the hair no one else can!
Shanda Murray: I am a magician!
June Brewster: My clients say I am a color perfectionist because I know what looks best with them.
Coy Macdonald: Because every time they come in for their Color service, the new one beats the service prior, and the Color just gets better and better.
Schwarzkopf Professional IGORA Expert Mousse adds shine and deposits color into hair. The color lasts up to eight washes and provides up to 20 percent white/gray coverage. The mousse offers a convenient application method (without a brush), is ideal for quick color corrections, and all shades are intermixable.

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.

As technology evolves at an accelerated rate, you want to make sure you have the best in your business toolkit to help you grow sales, motivate your team, communicate with your current and future clientele, and streamline your managerial tasks. The 2026 SALON TODAY Technology Solutions Guide is designed to help you navigate today's growing landscape of salon and spa technology. In this guide, you'll find a curated look at more than 50 of the latest software platforms, digital solutions, and innovative features to help you compare options and identify the best fit for your business.

The Davines Edit reflects the brand’s passion for people and planet.

RÜTE Wash introduces a shower cap designed specifically for crown washing, helping clients with hair extensions cleanse the scalp while protecting the lengths from water.

Premiere San Antonio Presented by SalonCentric returns for its fourth edition August 30-31 at the Henry B. González Convention Center, delivering its biggest and boldest event to date.

One-Day Personal and Professional Development Education Event for Beauty Professionals Set for October 25, 2026, at the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue.

According to the report, people are moving away from copy-paste trends and toward community, using real experiences to develop a sense of taste and beauty that reflects who they are.

Hairstylists and barbers can showcase their creative and technical vision in two global categories with cash prizes and a chance to represent in Portugal.

The BBR Beauty Show featured a prominent speaker lineup including Lacy Redway, Karrueche Tran, Danessa Myricks, Chelley B., Sabrina Elba, Jessica Harris-Dupart, and more.