
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.
These printed, patterned and playful styling tools are just the pick-me-up you need
Pattern Play: These printed, patterned and playful styling tools are just the pick-me-up you need.

Hot Tools
Star Struck Flat Iron
Far-infrared heat in this star-spangled iron is gentler for hair and seals in the cuticle to cut back on frizz. The iron senses heat loss and begins restoring it immediately to keep the iron hot, and variable heat settings allow you to adjust up to 430°F.

Amika
Digital Titanium Glide Styler
This mod, flowery styler uses advanced technology to create straight hair, curls or waves. It’s developed with energy-efficient MCH ceramic heaters with an adjustable temperature up to 450°F, and the 1-inch titanium floating plates have instant heat recovery.

Paul Mitchell
Vintage Collection Express Ion Smooth
Glam and retro 1950s polka dots are current again with Paul Mitchell Pro Tools’ limited-edition irons. Pick from blush pink or mint green and get a free matching brush with purchase.

ISO Beauty
Turbo Tattoo Flat Iron
1-inch titanium floating plates and an 8-foot swivel cord just got a lot cooler with a wild tattoo print from ISO Beauty. This unconventional iron heats up to 450°F.

Cortex
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Waterprinted Iron
Cortex's waterprinting service digitally recreates a print you provide on a Cortex iron. Love the print on your couch? Have it printed on an iron! Maybe your salon wants to smack its logo on all the tools you use; you can do that, too. Service is available to brand tools for a salon, major retailers or custom projects.

ghd
Pastel Collection
Pastels are on-trend across the board, which means these limited-edition stylers are on top of things. The classic 1-inch styler from ghd is fashion-forward in periwinkle, jade and lavender shades and features floating plates, snag-free styling and a rounded body for curls and waves.

Theorie
Saga Touch
Theorie’s 1-inch flat irons come in more-bang-for-your-buck colors including purple, white and bronze. The pro line has solid titanium plates, programmable auto shut-off and an ergonomic, non-slip grip for comfort and control.

CHI
Classic Beauty Ceramic Iron
This makeover of the classic CHI iron is available in statement-making colors for a limited time and features flash-quick heating, swivel cord and 1-inch plates.

Rusk
W8less Ceramic & Tourmaline Str8 Iron
This lightweight, white iron from RUSK is designed to be particularly effective on thick, coarse hair that is a challenge to blow dry. The ceramic and tourmaline infusion is made with frizz reduction in mind.

Cricket
Ultra Smooth Styling Iron
Crisp champagne color and gold ceramic-coated plates infused with keratin protein and argan oil make Cricket’s Ultra Smooth Styling Iron classy and functional. The chic iron features a sleek digital control panel, 9-inch cord and automatic shut-off features.

FHI Heat
GO Tourmaline Ceramic Hair Styling Iron
The colorful GO 1-inch iron has cushioned beveled plates with round edges to craft flips, curls, ringlets and smooth styles as well as a dual voltage plug ideal for travel.

Sexy Hair
Ultimate Control Professional Flat Iron
Black ceramic titanium technology makes this fire-engine red iron high-tech as well as hot. A digital display aids temperature control, and the titanium plates seal in hair’s natural moisture.

HAI Elite
HAI Ceramic Styling Iron
Classic black irons get kicked up with a pop of racy red from HAI’s 1.25-inch ceramic iron. Nano-ceramic tourmaline fusion technology generate far-infrared rays for gentle heat penetration that seals in moisture, and ceramic technology provides a smooth glide with high resistance to product build-up.

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.

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.

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.