
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.
The brand was created by Paul DiGrigoli, owner of DiGrigoli Salon (a member of Intercoiffure America/Canada,) DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology and DiGrigoli Seminars in West Springfield. The launch took place in June at Premiere Orlando.

The hair care industry has welcome a new addition to its family: Paul Joseph Professional. The brand was created by Paul DiGrigoli, owner of DiGrigoli Salon (a member of Intercoiffure America/Canada,) DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology and DiGrigoli Seminars in West Springfield.
DiGrigoli has spent the past 10 years researching, developing, testing, and refining each product. The current line-up consists of seven products: three shampoos, two conditioners, one leave-in treatment, and one quick blow-dry spray. In addition to ensuring peak performance, DiGrigoli incorporated cutting-edge, natural extracts and oils such as quinoa, sunflower seeds, and brown seaweed.
Stacked Volumizing Shampoo: This shampoo uses hydrolyzed vegetable protein to deliver optimal anti-breakage benefits. Due to its chemical composition, this protein is able to penetrate the hair cortex to build strength and provide film-forming effects to increase volume and protect the hair.
Stacked Volumizing Conditioner: This conditioner contains brown seaweed extract to rehydrate, restore and revitalize damaged hair.
Lock it in Color-Protecting Shampoo: Featuring a patented liquid technology designed to enrich hair color by increasing shine, vibrancy and softness, this shampoo also includes a UV absorber to protect hair from UVA and UVB rays.
Lock it in Color-Protecting Conditioner: Hydrolyzed vegtable protein and keratin work together in this conditioner to increase hair health by acting on tensile properties, bending modulus and cuticle abrasion. By rebuilding the cuticle from within, the result is flexible and hydrated strands.
Real Clear Clarifying Shampoo: To be used by clients once a week or prior to a chemical service, this shampoo is formulated to remove buildup without over-drying the hair. It contains LustreX, an ingredient designed to reduce the effects of humidity and provide manageability over frizz.
Upgrade Quick Blow Dry Spray: Reduce drying time by 30% with this spray. It contains a blend of sugar cane, lemon zest extract and a mix of alpha hydroxy acids.
Intensity Leave-In Treatment: By utilizing sunflower seed extract, this leave-in treatment offers 11 benefits, including: seal in color, smooth frizz, repair damage, prevent split ends, moisturize dry hair, strengthen fragile hair, help prevent flat iron damage, help prevent UVA/UVB and chlorine damage, add shine/softness/silkiness, protect hair during blow drying and improve texture/manageability.

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.

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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.