
Bumble and bumble Honors Its Heritage While Inspiring the Next Generation
At its core, Bumble and bumble is about giving people the tools, the confidence, and the freedom to express themselves through hair.
Meggo-Garza joined the company back in 2011 as the Senior Vice President of the Store division.

SalonCentric has appointed Gina Meggo-Garza to the new role of Deputy President. Meggo-Garza will focus on providing a seamless omnichannel experience to SalonCentric customers, managing the SalonCentric Digital, Ecommerce, Street, Store, Education and Marketing teams. She will continue to report to Bertrand Fontaine, President of SalonCentric.
“Having worked closely with Gina over the last eight years, I couldn’t be happier to have such a great partner with whom I have full trust,” says Fontaine. “This restructure will enable Gina to focus on creating an unbeatable, seamless experience for our customers, which has been her passion since joining SalonCentric. The list of all we need to do is long but exciting. Now, we’re much better structured to take the steps that will lead us into an even brighter future.”
A seasoned retail executive with former experience at Gap, Inc. where she was in leadership roles for both Gap and Old Navy, Meggo-Garza joined SalonCentric in 2011 as Senior Vice President of the Store Division. She created a success spiral with the transformation of SalonCentric stores into community centers, and leads her teams with a focus on empathy, team engagement and diversity, equity and inclusion. She is respected both within SalonCentric and throughout the industry for her strategic leadership; her laser focus on details; her attention to execution; and her genuine care for people.
Fontaine will continue to manage large-scale innovation and technology initiatives for SalonCentric, in addition to SalonCentric’s supply chain network, the StateIRDA business, Partner Brands, Human Resources, Finance, IT and Corporate Communications.

At its core, Bumble and bumble is about giving people the tools, the confidence, and the freedom to express themselves through hair.

Premiere Show Group has announced IN FOCUS, the creative campaign behind the Premiere 2027 Show Tour, developed in collaboration with award-winning Ashlee Norman Hair & Team.

Next stop, Portugal! These winners will represent North America at the Wella Destination Event in the Global TrendVision Awards.

Stylists Yene Damtew and Jamal Edmonds launch Coil Event, a textured hair event for working stylists with hands-on education, live demonstrations, industry conversation, and networking.

Powered by mya, the zero-commission matchmaking tool connects clients with suite owners, setting a new tech benchmark in the salon suite industry.

A reimagined Press Conference and Official Show Launch will feature the artistry and creative direction of the Chrystofer Benson Artist Team, an exclusive first look at America’s Beauty Show 2027, and an invitation to EXPERIENCE the PULSE - The Heartbeat of the Professional Beauty Industry.
Maya Smith, CEO, Founder and Creative Director of haircare brand The Doux, sits down with Nicole to chat about the brand's new Roblox game, My Salon Empire, inspired by salon entrepreneurship and celebrating all hair textures.

This global competition celebrates the artistry, energy, and creative PULSE of the professional beauty community.

Sofia Vergara, Lucy Hale, Alison Brie, John Salley, Brian Austin Green and more honored the best achievements in Science Behind Beauty, Health & Wellness at this glittering event.

Stress was the factor respondents blamed most often when their skin worsened, cited by 54%, followed by diet at 37% and hormones at 35%.

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.