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SEARCHAndrew Dale, CEO and Founder of Unite Hair, has been named one of the "Most Admired CEOs" by the San Diego Business Journal. A former Sassoon educator, successful salon owner and enthusiastic entrepreneur, Dale was recognized for ...
Andrew Dale, CEO and Founder of UNITE Hair
Andrew Dale, CEO and Founder of Unite Hair, has been named one of the "Most Admired CEOs" by the San Diego Business Journal. A former Sassoon educator, successful salon owner and enthusiastic entrepreneur, Dale was recognized for offering his employees extra perks like in-house yoga classes and for contributing thousands to local charities. The name of his company defines his philosophy: bringing hairdressers together to celebrate their mutual passion for hair and beauty and to provide them with the tools they needed to thrive.
Man’s Best Friend: My wife and I have rescued three pit bulls, and they rule the house. Pitt bulls have this reputation as scary, dangerous dogs, but they are absolutely the most loving of dogs. In fact, years ago, they were called the nanny dog because they were—and are—so good around children. One of them, Hippo, came to our recent Paramount Beauty class and went from table to table, meeting everyone.
Designer: Tom Ford
Look: A cross between California casual and London chic
Personal Passion: Clay Shooting. It takes my mind away from the business a bit so I focus on it twice as clearly. It provides balance.
If not a hairdresser: In the fashion industry
Makeover: Every local news anchor, male or female!
Personal Icon: David Bowie. He’s so creative and he is also one of the world’s wealthiest individual musicians. Years ago, in an interview he said you want to make sure that you manage your own business; hire a great attorney but a manager won’t run things the way you want. He said, take control of your company and take control of your brand and that is what I have done.
Favorite Beauty Era: 1940’s
Where do you find inspiration: The ever-changing world.
Every beauty professional should: Have discipline. We creative hairdressers tend to run our lives creatively but we need to add a little bit of discipline. When I first started doing hair, I wish I had committed to doing yoga three times a week because all that standing up takes a toll. We need to pay attention to the discipline of scheduling, of being at work on time, the discipline of training and doing what needs to be done.
Best vacation: Everywhere I go with my wife, Brenda
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.
A live education series explores the ideas, collaboration, creative decisions and processes behind the winning work.
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.
The Professional Beauty Association and Pivot Point team up to develop an ongoing study that measures the confidence of salon owners, stylists, school owners, and students.
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.
Sponsored by BeautyWorld Dubai
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.
