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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.
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.
A live education series explores the ideas, collaboration, creative decisions and processes behind the winning work.
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
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.
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.
