
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.
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 year’s awards centered around the Monochromatic trend, which is rooted in minimalism and intentional by design.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Davines Edit reflects the brand’s passion for people and planet.

RÜTE Wash introduces a shower cap designed specifically for crown washing, helping clients with hair extensions cleanse the scalp while protecting the lengths from water.

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.

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.
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