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Manicurist Kimmy Kyees made rock star Rihanna's nails sparkle for her Diamonds World Tour.

With her “Diamonds World Tour” just getting started, international pop-star Rihanna made sure that one (very important) aspect will be on point for the rest of the shows: her nails! Kyees, who is Rihanna’s long-time manicurist says that “Rihanna will often fly me out, even for a quick touch up, just to make sure her nails are on point.” Kyees turned to Artistic Nail Design Colour Gloss™ to ensure that every manicure, at every stop, would be perfect.

After her performance at the Hartford XL Center on March 15, and while en route to the Montreal Bell Center for the next stop, Kyees applied acrylic extensions on the moving bus. As a professional, Kyees is used to applying acrylics in awkward situations. “I’ve applied nails in stranger places, so this was a breeze,” says Kyees. She completed the look with Artistic Nail Design Colour Gloss™ in Charming, a new mint crème colour from the What Kind Of Woman Are You? Spring 2013 Collection.
Rihanna loved the colour so much that she even posted a photo of her manicure on her personal Instagram account. “Artistic Colour Gloss #Charming get into it!” she stated. So far, her post on Instagram has garnered a whopping 189,990 “likes”.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.