
Nicole Kidman and Anya Taylor-Joy at the LACMA Gala: High Art Meets a High Pony
Two of our favorite looks from the LACMA Gala were elegant, timeless takes worn by actresses Nicole Kidman and Anya Taylor-Joy.
Sam Villa, co-Founder of Sam Villa and Redken Global Artistic Ambassador, will be joining other top beauty influencers on May 5 in Omaha, Nebraska at Breaking Into Beauty.

Sam Villa joins Presley Poe and others at the inagural Breaking Into Beauty event this May.
Sam Villa, co-Founder of Sam Villa and Redken Global Artistic Ambassador, will be joining other top beauty influencers on May 5 in Omaha, Nebraska at Breaking Into Beauty.
Breaking Into Beauty is a day of inspiration and education with top industry talent. It’s a movement to promote comradery and mentor the new generation on #ArtistsSupportingArtists.
“Sharing is the greatest gift we can give one another, to help each other grow and prosper, we all need to pay it forward,” Villa says. “Let’s make change together!”
An opportunity to set a better example socially and digitally, and to share important behind-the-scenes details of what really happens in the beauty industry and social media world Breaking Into Beauty is a motion to keep the industry positive, inspiring and empowering.
“This event will bring change, soften hearts and open minds, and we’re so honored to have 2017 NAHA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Sam Villa, joining us," says Kristina Lee, founder/artistic director for Breaking Into Beauty. "He has a wealth of knowledge and will be sharing his story on his road to success. He’s one of the most humble artists we know, and truly wants stylists to shine and be the best versions of themselves."
For tickets to Breaking Into Beauty, visit https://beauty.ticketleap.com/breakingintobeauty/.

Two of our favorite looks from the LACMA Gala were elegant, timeless takes worn by actresses Nicole Kidman and Anya Taylor-Joy.

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.

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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.