
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.
System Professional, a hair care brand combining science and hairdressing mastery, was formally introduced to the Los Angeles salon community on March 12, 2017. Learn more about its history.








System Professional, a hair care brand combining science and hairdressing mastery, was formally introduced to the Los Angeles salon community on March 12, 2017 on the 30th floor of a downtown Los Angeles skyscraper. This sleek, futuristic venue was a fitting backdrop for the LA launch of an innovative care system which proposes that each person’s hair has a unique energy profile that determines its elasticity and fiber health. Stylists, by using a proprietary Systems Professional App, can walk their clients through a series of questions which then map out an "EnergyCode" of their hair. This comprehensive consultation customizes a product prescription which is the care equivalent of a color formulation. The stylists can decode--and recommend with confidence-- what a client should be using at every stage of their hair care routine.
"We found that your client is spending three time more in skincare than in hair care," Becky Godlove, director of marketing for System Professional, said. "We found, too, that her regimen is more complicated. It is a truly luxurious and personalized experience for her; she is using five products, two times a day. With System Professional, we provide that same expert consultation, that truly specific result and the instant transformation she wants, in the salon."
Sandra Arthur, director of trademarking for System Professional, explained that the interior composition of the hair varies from head to head. "The lipid profile of hair is as unique as your fingerprints. Lipids are that flexible glue that hold together the keratin building blocks in hair and keeps it balanced and responsive. "
System Professional features a proprietary ingredient blend, EnergyCode™ Complex, with ingredients that look after both scalp and hair. Different sub-lines within the System Professional range have different EnergyCode Complex.
“It’s not just the launch of another prestige brand for us,” says George Kalpogiannis, vice president marketing & regional design NA Professional Beauty at Coty Inc. “This is a very exclusive proposition and we are committed to making it available only to salons where it will elevate the experience of the consumer and celebrate the role of the stylist."
Learn more at: www.systemprofessional.com

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.

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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.
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