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SEARCHCosmo Prof's Color The World is happening on Sunday, October 22nd! Don't miss this valuable day of virtual education from all your favorite brands and educators.
Cosmo Prof, the leading distributor of professional beauty products and education, reaffirms its commitment to the professional community by bringing their third annual Color the World Event to life virtually on October 22, 2023. With a strong focus on color trends, this event is designed to answer stylists' demands by providing them with the knowledge and inspiration they need to excel in their artistry.
Cosmo Prof brings together industry-leading brands and artists at this year's Color the World to support the professional community with best-in-class education.
Since its inaugural year in 2021, Cosmo Prof has seen upwards of 10,000 attendees eagerly join Color the World to learn and grow. The demand for more resounding support continues to rise, driving education as a core pillar of Cosmo Prof's business. The distributor's allyship goes beyond quality product offerings with a mission to support stylists by arming them with the latest techniques and category innovation to express their creativity through color.
"We are fresh off the heels of Iconic Blonde, where we saw registration grow by over 75%, making it our largest event to date and confirming the need for continued education. We are thrilled to continue the momentum and support of the professional community with the latest developments in color," said April Holt, Group Vice President of Stores at Beauty Systems Group.
Cosmo Prof’s first-ever Iconic Blonde virtual educational program took place in July of this year. The show focused on all things blonding and bonding, which have become very inclusive categories over the recent decades. MODERN got a chance to go behind the scenes of production and watch the live taping of Iconic Blonde, as well as chat with the hosts of the show.
The lovely tropical-themed set of Cosmo Prof's Iconic Blonde 2023.
“When I first started coloring, I was not confident, especially when it came to blonding,” said Cosmo Prof Artistic Team Member and co-host of the show, Jon Carlos de la Cruz, during the Iconic Blonde filming. “I didn’t start to feel confident until I was pushing myself to play with it more and more, and actually continuing my education. Everything is always updating. I feel like now that we have opportunities available for artists to get that continuing education easily, that’s what I’m most excited about."
De la Cruz will return to co-host Color the World along with fellow Artistic Team Member Presley Poe.
Iconic Blonde special guest host Briana Cisneros and co-hosts Jon Carlos de la Cruz and Presley Poe chat about navigating social media.
Partnering with industry-leading experts to bring best-in-class education to attendees, Cosmo Prof is excited to have world-renowned Celebrity Hair Artist and Creative Director of Color Wow, Chris Appleton, as Color the World's special guest for the second year.
"I'm honored to be a part of the Color the World event for the second year in a row with Cosmo Prof. My career has been a journey of incredible partnerships and learnings. I'm looking forward to sharing some of my insights and experiences garnered over the years with the next generation of stylists, encouraging them to defy boundaries and push beyond the conventional," shared Appleton.
Color the World attendees can expect an elevated virtual experience with new classes based on color and styling trends from top brands like Paul Mitchell, Wella, Schwarzkopf, Joico, Matrix, Morrocanoil, Sexy Hair, Ouidad, OLAPLEX, and more. Highlights for the 2023 program include:
Experts and industry leaders from top brands will share valuable insights on new and innovative techniques so stylists can master trending colors from purples and silvers to coppers and reds. Attendees will witness live demonstrations, engage in interactive chats, and gain inspiration from the industry's finest educators while earning CE hours in select classes.
Master the latest trends while learning how to create powerful and eclectic high-contrast looks with a "Color Blocking" class hosted by Wella. Color the World will also cover important topics beyond hair color so professionals can learn best-in-class business practices, social media tips, celebrity styling, and more. Chris Appleton is back behind the chair to teach an hour-long masterclass on runway-ready looks by sharing his most iconic A-list hairstyles, and Joico's "Salon Social Playbook" class will cover social strategies to attract new clients, tips for creating viral salon content, and more.
For the third year, Cosmo Prof is bringing the professional community together to share what colors their world with the opportunity to compete for a live feature during the event and a chance to win $1,500 in prizes. With nearly 1,400 submissions, stylists, barbers, and nail techs were asked to showcase their talent on social media. Attendees can vote live during Color the World to select a winner for each category.
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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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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