
Pro Beauty Pulse: A Monthly View of Industry Confidence
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.
WEtv has a new hair-related reality show coming soon. Cutting It in the ATL spotlights the life of five upcoming hairstylists as they pursue their career goals in Atlanta, Georgia. “Cutting It in the ATL” will premier in May 2015 on ...

WEtv
WEtv has a new hair-related reality show coming soon. Cutting It in the ATL spotlights the life of five upcoming hairstylists as they pursue their career goals in Atlanta, Georgia. “Cutting It in the ATL” will premier in May 2015 on WEtv. Let’s meet the cast members:
Dedra Allen— Owner of J’Doah Salon and LaKenya Morris— Stylist at J’Doah Salon
Dedra Allen is a professional hairstylist and owner of J’Doah Salon. The North Carolina native moved to Atlanta in 2008 with no intentions of opening a salon, but in 2010 J’Doah came into fruition. The name J’Doah is the combination of Jhyree and Noah, her sons’ names and Dedra. Allen has been creating trendy looks and maintaining healthy hair for affluent men and women for the past 20 years. In the coming years, Allen plans to expand her talent by opening J’Doah Academy, a school of beauty.
Mushiya Tshikuka— Owner of The Damn Salon
Owner and stylist of The Damn Salon, Mushiya Tshikuka, takes pride in providing clients with an endless number of natural hair styling options. “DAMN! It’s not an acronym. It’s just what you'll say when we’re done,” she says. Tshikuka has opened two Damn Salon locations in Atlanta and Charlotte, a line of natural hair care products, an online boutique and “A Taste of Damn” touring division, which travels the country providing signature styles to clients who have been waitlisted for months. Living out her next goal, Tshikuka launched her own 100 percent Ethiopian-textured line of extensions known as Runway Curls. Runway Curls features a six-texture, high-quality collection conceptualized to blend natural hair with the versatility of hair enhancements.
Maja Sly— Owner of Walk-In Weaves
Maja Sly began styling at an early stage and immediately developed her own techniques. She always had dreams of becoming an entrepreneur and opening up her own salon. When she realized the need for an express weaving salon in the marketplace, Walk-In-Weaves was soon established with a goal to offer customers full-service extensions services at an affordable price point. Sly has two Walk-In Weaves locations in Atlanta and other locations in: Decatur, Lithia Springs, Dunwoody, Charlotte NC, and Columbus, Georgia.
Beautii Joseph— Owner of Spoiled Opulence
Beautii Joseph is a celebrity hairstylist and owner of Spoiled Opulence Salon, Beautii University and the Spoiled Beauty Sweet hair care line. Joseph is known by many to create flawless, yet versatile extensions and creative haircuts for the everyday woman that loves being glamorous. This Miami native has shown her growth in the beauty and fashion industry over the years as a celebrity stylist to songstress diva Regina Bell, reality star Cynthia Bailey of Real Housewives of Atlanta and many 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.

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.