
Looking Inward: With Community at Its Heart, Davines Reinvents Its Pro Channel for North America
The Davines Edit reflects the brand’s passion for people and planet.
For the world, she may have gotten her ride to fame from Meg Ryan’s celebrated shag, but the inside story is that working for a California celebrity salon (Arthur Johns) established the relationships that allowed her talent to go nuclear. Photo sessions with Herb Ritts; trendset styling for Michelle Pfeiffer, Jon Bon Jovi and John Mayer; film set consulting and top magazine covers all culminated in her bi-coastal salons in New York and Los Angeles.

Her Work:
For the world, she may
have gotten her ride to fame from Meg Ryan's celebrated shag, but the
inside story is that working for a California celebrity salon (Arthur
Johns) established the relationships that allowed her talent to go
nuclear. Photo sessions with Herb Ritts; trendset styling for Michelle
Pfeiffer, Jon Bon Jovi and John Mayer; film set consulting and top
magazine covers all culminated in her bi-coastal salons in New York and
Los Angeles.
Why She's Influential: Her clients include
Roger Federer, Donna Karan, Tom Cruise, Kate Capshaw, Steven Spielberg,
Natasha Richardson, Sandra Bullock, Winona Ryder, Hillary Clinton, Neve
Campbell, Courtney Love, Heather Graham, Faith Hill, Julia Roberts,
Cindy Crawford, Gretchen Mol, Calista Flockhart, Jane Fonda and Kate
Moss.
Who Influences Her: "I draw my inspiration from art,
architecture and photography. Some artists who move me include Helmut
Newton, Anne Leibovitz, Rankin and Warhol."

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.

A live education series explores the ideas, collaboration, creative decisions and processes behind the winning work.

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.
Sponsored by BeautyWorld Dubai

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.