Bumble and bumble Honors Its Heritage While Inspiring the Next Generation
At its core, Bumble and bumble is about giving people the tools, the confidence, and the freedom to express themselves through hair.
by Anne Moratto
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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.
by Michele Musgrove
March 29, 20122 min to read
The earth turns green and so does your earning potential. Clients are ready to refresh!
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.
More In The Know
Premiere Show Group Launches "IN FOCUS" Campaign with Award-Winning Ashlee Norman Hair & Team
Premiere Show Group has announced IN FOCUS, the creative campaign behind the Premiere 2027 Show Tour, developed in collaboration with award-winning Ashlee Norman Hair & Team.
by Staff
At House of Wella New York Event, Wella Names the TrendVision North American Winners
Next stop, Portugal! These winners will represent North America at the Wella Destination Event in the Global TrendVision Awards.
by Anne Moratto
Celebrity Stylists Yene Damtew and Jamal Edmonds Launch Coil Confidential Summit for Textured Hair Education
Stylists Yene Damtew and Jamal Edmonds launch Coil Event, a textured hair event for working stylists with hands-on education, live demonstrations, industry conversation, and networking.
by Stacey Soble
My Salon Suite Launches Client Connect Matchmaker to Drive Member Growth
Powered by mya, the zero-commission matchmaking tool connects clients with suite owners, setting a new tech benchmark in the salon suite industry.
by Staff
America’s Beauty Show 2027 to Launch with an Immersive PULSE Gallery Experience on October 13, 2026
A reimagined Press Conference and Official Show Launch will feature the artistry and creative direction of the Chrystofer Benson Artist Team, an exclusive first look at America’s Beauty Show 2027, and an invitation to EXPERIENCE the PULSE - The Heartbeat of the Professional Beauty Industry.
by Staff
The Doux CEO Maya Smith Talks Creating New Roblox Salon Game
Maya Smith, CEO, Founder and Creative Director of haircare brand The Doux, sits down with Nicole to chat about the brand's new Roblox game, My Salon Empire, inspired by salon entrepreneurship and celebrating all hair textures.
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.
by Staff
At the 8th Annual Daytime Beauty Awards, Matt Rez Receives Outstanding Achievement in Color & Styling
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.
by Staff
Where Americans Feel the Most Skin Stress
Stress was the factor respondents blamed most often when their skin worsened, cited by 54%, followed by diet at 37% and hormones at 35%.
by Anne Moratto
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.
by Anne Moratto
The Doux Launches Roblox Hair Salon Game Celebrating Textured Hair and Entrepreneurship
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.
Premiere San Antonio Presented by SalonCentric Achieves Record-Breaking Success in Historic Partnership Year
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.
by Anne Moratto
House of Wella Los Angeles Brings Fall/Winter 2026 Trends to the Stage and Innovation to the Salon
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.
by Anne Moratto
The Industry Remembers and Mourns Educator and Artist Dominique LyVar
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.
by Angela Reich
Brad Johns Dies at 70: A Friend Remembers the Celebrated Celebrity Colorist
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.
by Anne Moratto
Salon Today 2026 Technology Guide
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.