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Hair color is a smart place to plant makeover seeds, with lighter tones, brighter shades, new trends and techniques. To help you grow business, we’ve dedicated this issue to cultivating color. From new product launches to favorite formulas to a professional-only color campaign that’s going viral (see the video at callahairdresser.com), we’ve gathered a healthy crop of compelling color content.
The MODERN SALON editorial and sales team join CC Board Members and Pivot Point leaders in honor of CC's 100th, Pivot Point’s 50th and VANCE's 75th anniversaries.
Our Colorful History
Hair color has always been part of MODERN SALON’s heritage and mission to provide quality education for beauty professionals. Over many decades, MODERN is proud to have collaborated with the greatest educators and artists in our industry, in color and other salon service disciplines. We are also proud to be part of a company that has continually invested in meaningful content for our audiences, allowing us to innovate and develop new platforms to share it with you.
This year, MODERN’s parent company VANCE Publishing Corp. celebrates 75 years as a leader in business media. Like many salons, VANCE is a privately held, family-led business. Herbert A. Vance founded the company; his son William C. Vance is our chairman today, as VANCE delivers more than 20 brands to audiences in four diverse markets.
The Vance family acquired what was then Modern Beauty Shop in 1957 from its founders, who started it in 1924. Chicago has always been MODERN’s base.
Last month, we had a special occasion to acknowledge VANCE’s 75th anniversary at a hometown celebration with two other industry leaders. At America’s Beauty Show, Cosmetologists Chicago marked a century of service, and Pivot Point International kicked off its 50th anniversary year at the CC100 Beauty Bash (see page 64).
To note our history together and our commitment to the future of beauty, VANCE donated more than $7,500 to CC’s Presidents Scholarship Fund for advanced education. We found it a fitting way for MODERN and VANCE to keep sowing growth in a market we are proud to serve. Enjoy the colors of spring, and keep blooming.
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.
The 2026 Faces of Sola Visionaries encompass industry leaders driving innovation and meaningful change on their own terms.
Though their Astronaut of Hope collection of brushes and clips, ERGO Styling Tools raises $33,000 to support HairToStay, the first and only national nonprofit dedicated to making scalp cooling treatments affordable for cancer patients.
A new professional smoothing collection designed to help stylists control frizz and humidity while maintaining natural-looking results.
At the America’s Beauty Show press conference—hosted in collaboration with Cosmetologists Chicago—these standout professionals were recognized for their contributions to the industry.
A full day of education for hairstylists and salon pros focused on pricing, personal branding, client experience, social media, and long-term career growth.
A new report criticizes the regulations' impact against students and entrepreneurs.
As rich red-violet tones continue trending, the brand introduces two new demi shades designed for depth, shine, and dimensional color.
amika's new Stylist Circle is a community-first model designed to reflect and support the full spectrum of today's working stylists. Find out how you can join.
