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SEARCHThe Western Buying Conference, hosted by the Western Rep Association held its 27th annual buying event in Las Vegas/
The Western Beauty Rep Association was established in the mid 1980s and celebrated its 27th year with its annual buying event, The Western Buying Conference. Each year the WBC kicks off the show season with its gathering, which was held January 21-22, 2013 at Bally’s Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
According to Harlan Kirschner, president of The Kirschner Group, this year’s event was attended by approximately 400 companies, including manufacturers, distributors, reps and beauty stores. Attendance reached 800, almost double last year’s attendance. The Kirschner Group was represented by more than 30 of its sales executives. The Kirschner Group is a sponsor and exhibitor at the event where it represented its manufacturer partners in the hair, skin care and nail industries.
Vinnie Curcio, a member of The Kirschner Group’s sales team in the Northeast, was named the company’s Sales Executive of the Year for 2012, receiving the “A World of Difference Award.”
“Vinnie’s top-notch customer service skills, his professionalism and his dedication to his accounts are among the many reasons Vinnie was chosen for this award,” said Jane Caris, vice president of sales and marketing. Visit kirschnergroup.com and westernbuyingconference.com.
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.
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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.
A full day of education for hairstylists and salon pros focused on pricing, personal branding, client experience, social media, and long-term career growth.
