
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.
Davis has been a senior executive in the professional and consumer beauty industry for over two decades.

Davis has been a senior executive in the professional and consumer beauty industry for over two decades.
Elizabeth K. Christie, executive chairman of the board and CEO of SureTint Technologies, has announced the appointment of beauty industry executive Vincent Davis to the company’s Management Board. SureTint Technologies is the creator of SureTint professional salon hair color software and technology solutions for salons and colorists.
Davis has been a senior executive in the professional and consumer beauty industry for over two decades. He is currently Chief Operating Officer for Xile Beauty, which owns brands including FAVE4, Jessie James Decker Hair Perfumes and Body-care, and OmniPotent. Davis also created and launched brand incubator, Beauty Hatchery, along with a private investment group, which is based in Plano, Texas.
Previously Davis was Chief Executive Office of Macadamia Beauty, LLC. and General Manager of TIGI Americas.
“I am delighted to welcome Vince Davis to our Management Board," Christie says. "His demonstrated strategic abilities, successful track record and in-depth knowledge of the professional industry will significantly contribute to the continued growth and success of our business. Vince’s appointment and significant industry background underscores our ongoing commitment and dedication to the professional salon community and I am confident he will help enhance the company’s long-term vision and strategy."
“SureTint Technologies has been an incredible technology innovator and disruptor in the hair color sector and professional market, providing never-before-available software business tools and insights for salons and colorists," Davis says. "I truly look forward to contributing to their ongoing success and future growth. Their current technology, as well as future initiatives, entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to the professional salon market greatly impresses me and am delighted to be part of the Management Board."
About SureTint Technologies:
SureTint Technologies is an intelligent software application developed for salons and independent colorists. The easy-to-use App:
Records and stores detailed client hair profiles
Captures and stores exact formulas (while the formula is being created!)
Computes the “math” automatically for precise amount of hair color, developers or other chemical services to dispense
Allows for accurate, repeatable color results every time, which also means less waste, more profits and a greener work environment!
Enables colorists to save “before and after” client photos and share their newly created looks on social media
In addition, the unique reporting portal provides real-time, dynamic dashboard reports that deliver complete insight and allows one to review all hair color and chemical services work done.
For more information on the SureTint visit www.SureTint.com

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.

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.

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.