
Wella Announces the Finalists of Wella Trend Vision Awards
This year’s awards centered around the Monochromatic trend, which is rooted in minimalism and intentional by design.
Who We AreWith roots more than 115 years old, the products of Schwarzkopf Professional, a part of Henkel group, can be found in salons on every continent. The company currently holds 7,600 patents, each one a new milestone in haircare. With ...



Who We Are
With roots more than 115 years old, the products of Schwarzkopf Professional, a part of Henkel group, can be found in salons on every continent. The company currently holds 7,600 patents, each one a new milestone in haircare. With award-winning product lines Igora, Essensity, BlondMe, BC Bonacure, and Osis+, Schwarzkopf Professional keeps the hairdresser at the heart of everything they do, according to the company, as they spread their message: “Together. A Passion for Hair.”
First Person
Rossa Jurenas, Schwarzkopf Professional color director North America, discusses buzzworthy products.
Dark Powers
Igora Royal High Power Browns is the first ready-to-wear brown series from Igora Royal with high-lifting power for the most versatile brown results on dark levels.
FEATURES:
High-definition powerlift technology
Lifts and tones dark virgin hair up to four levels in one easy step
Long-lasting, fashionable brown tones
BENEFITS:
Specifically designed for dark, virgin hair
Up to 70-percent gray/white hair coverage
Fast lift and tone brown service for your clients
No need for pre-lightening
Cool to warm fashionable brown reflection assortment
PERFECT FOR:
Clients with dark, virgin hair
When you need visual lift in combination with warm or cool brown tones
Full-head application
Partial color applications (highlights, ombre, partial-color placements)
Celebrating Global Style
Our biannual trend collection, Essential Looks, takes inspiration from international fashion runways and condenses it into distinct trends, all incredibly diverse, each set to ignite creative hairdressers’ imaginations. Essential Looks celebrates hairdressers’ passion for hair, fashion, and the future, and encompasses it into a luxuriously glossy trend book, digital app, breathtaking catwalk show and a stage event featuring live cuts and colors.
Perfect Pearls and Pastels
Igora Royal Pearlescence is our new color line featuring fresh, fashion-forward pastel and pearl tones. It is also featured in our Essential Looks 01/2015 Trend Collection. The Igora Royal Pearlescence shades are on-trend pastel pearl colors that are perfect to create fashion’s latest, iridescent pearl effects, from subtle to bold, for the perfect summer hair update and a new twist on blonde. They are completely customizable, fashion-forward colors that every woman can wear. Multi-tonal color gives stylists the versatility to create bold, standout looks that trend-led younger clients will love, plus subtle pastel shades for every age—all the way from light blonde to light brown.
“Color has always been at the heart of what we do. Igora Royal has given life to our partners’ creativity for more than 50 years. We are always a step ahead with innovations; we set new standards in the market.” —ROSSA JURENAS
Formulation for Success
The Schwarzkopf Professional color system is based on a combination of up to three numbers.
The number in front of the dash indicates the color level of the shade and the ideal base to use the shade on in order to achieve true-to-swatch results.
The first number after the dash shows the primary color tone direction.
The second number after the dash shows the secondary color tone direction.
Two identical numbers after the dash indicate an intense color.
Brand Basics
Professional hotline: 800.234.4672
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Advanced academy: Toronto ASK Academy, Toronto, Ontario
Color educators:
Rossa Jurenas, Schwarzkopf Professional Color Director North America; Kim Vo, BLONDME Global Ambassador; Roxanne Aubrey, Essential Looks Team Lead Schwarzkopf Professional USA; Christopher Fiffe, Artistic Team Lead Schwarzkopf Professional USA; Karyn Barrus, National Trainer Schwarzkopf Professional USA; Jorge Buccio, member of Schwarzkopf Professsional Artistic Team

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.

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.

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