
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.
Check out bhave, a salon-exclusive Australian haircare brand that has just made its way over to the US!

bhave's 360 Color line is speedy and leaves hair silky and shiny.
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Attention stylists and salons, bhave Australia is here to transform your salon services and retail offerings. The salon-exclusive professional haircare brand has just launched in the USA. Stand out with a multi-award-winning retail collection, combining advanced science with natural active ingredients. bhave Australia delivers stunning services and results that both stylists and clients love.

bhave 360 - 10 Minute Color
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What separates bhave Australia from the rest? The brand's in-salon services each have unique selling points that set them apart:
This is not just a temporary fix; it's a comprehensive rejuvenation journey featuring AGE-REVERSAL, INTENSIVE REPAIR and PROACTIVE CARE. Free from synthetic ingredients, bhave Rescue Therapy uses bioactive keratin nearly identical to human hair in both form and function. With just one bottle, you get five in-salon services that deliver unparalleled repair, protection and rejuvenation. bhave' Rescue Therapy doesn't just fill internal damaged bonds - it actively repairs them, restoring elasticity. Experience up to 80% repair in first treatment.

bhave 180 Lift & Load lifts up to 7 levels, and Rescue Therapy provides proactive care for a beautiful result.
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Choose from three formaldehyde-free options, including a vegan express treatment to achieve frizz-free, manageable hair. bhave keratin smoothing therapies have been top-requested since 2011 and stand out in the market for their consistent, formaldehyde-free formulations - never needing a reformulation even as regulations evolved.
bhave 360 - 10 Minute Color:
Experience vibrant, long-lasting hues with bhave's innovative hybrid, fast processing micro-pigmented color technology. Infused with Pyrophyte plant-based keratin, it offers full coverage in 10 minutes, resistant grey coverage in 20 minutes, and tones in 1-10 minutes. Add express color and blowout services to your salon menu for a complete transformation within an hour. Double your clients in a day or achieve a better work/life balance by saving 50-70% on processing times.
bhave 180Lift & Load:
This breakthrough one-step color and deposit technology lightens and colors hair in one efficient step, lifting up to 7 levels in up to 50 minutes. While protecting the hair with an enriched combination of mineral oils and natural keratin, this gentle, yet effective method significantly reduces hair damage compared to conventional bleaching, making it an excellent choice for those with scalp sensitivities.

bhave founders Sheryl & Michelle
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bhave Australia was founded in Melbourne by Sheryl & Michelle, two friends who faced their share of hair challenges. Turning their frustration with over-hyped hair products into a passion for creating truly effective solutions, they teamed up with Sheryl's husband Neil, a stylist with over 30 years of international experience. Their goal was to "end the endless search" for "just another solution" and offer a brand that truly works while delivering on promise, resonating with both salons and their clients.
The team at bhave Australia believes in empowering salons with products that enhance hair health and deliver consistent, outstanding results. With roots deeply embedded in hairdressing and design, bhave is committed to supporting the industry with salon-exclusive products and services that give you the edge. bhave prioritizes quality in every aspect of their work, from building strong relationships with their partners to offering luxurious, top-shelf products that deliver on promises. bhave's commitment extends to salon education, technical support, robust marketing assistance and eye-catching packaging. Your success and satisfaction are bhave's top priorities.

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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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.