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Investing in your knowledge is one of the best ways to invest in your career. These four books from respected beauty industry leaders offer practical advice and real-world inspiration on financial wellness, mindset, pricing, and professional growth. Add them to your TBR (to be read) list and keep investing in yourself.
Nina Tulio was named the NAHA Educator of the Year 2026
Success starts from the inside out. In Profit Is Personal, salon business coach Nina Tulio explores how leadership, culture and self-awareness shape profitability. Designed for salon owners, independent stylists and beauty professionals alike, this book shows that lasting profit comes from aligning your business with your values, not just your balance sheet.
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Professional, Cole's mission is not just to provide expert advice, but to help you truly understand why it matters and how the financial tools work.
Financial confidence is a skill every beauty professional can develop. This practical, pocket-sized guide walks readers through the essentials of financial planning, including health insurance, retirement savings and estate planning, helping beauty pros build a secure financial future from the ground up.
Carlos Valenzuela has taught, mentored, and managed--and his wisdom is timeless.
Carlos Valenzuela, an author and longtime contributor to MODERN SALON, takes readers on a thoughtful journey into the mindset behind successful hairstylists. Blending decades of salon experience with insights on creativity, discipline and personal growth, Magical Thinking in Hairdressing encourages beauty professionals to embrace both their artistic vision and business mindset to thrive in today's industry.
Rodrick Samuels is a respected educator, school owner, and barber.
Behind every successful beauty career is the work that few people ever see. In The Silent Work, educator and school owner Rodrick Samuels celebrates the dedication of educators, school leaders and industry professionals whose behind-the-scenes efforts keep barbering, cosmetology, nail technology and esthetics programs running while inspiring the next generation of beauty professionals.
Looking for your next professional development read? These four books offer valuable lessons in leadership, financial wellness, mindset and career growth—proving that the best investment you can make is in yourself.
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.
The 2026 Faces of Sola Visionaries encompass industry leaders driving innovation and meaningful change on their own terms.
Though their Astronaut of Hope collection of brushes and clips, ERGO Styling Tools raises $33,000 to support HairToStay, the first and only national nonprofit dedicated to making scalp cooling treatments affordable for cancer patients.
A new professional smoothing collection designed to help stylists control frizz and humidity while maintaining natural-looking results.
At the America’s Beauty Show press conference—hosted in collaboration with Cosmetologists Chicago—these standout professionals were recognized for their contributions to the industry.
