
America's Beauty Show Opens Entries for the 2027 ABS Global Image Awards
This global competition celebrates the artistry, energy, and creative PULSE of the professional beauty community.
Peptides and nutrients strengthen the hair shaft, helping restore the appearance of youthful hair.


YHS Conditioner courtesy of YHS Haircare System.
The Make Me Lux Collection is part of the new YHS Haircare System created by hairdresser and educator, Alan Benfield Bush.
YHS Haircare offers multi-purpose professional hair color enhancers, conditioners, shine therapies, styling, and texturizing products. Perfect for retailing, YHS Haircare allows salon owners and hairstylists to elevate their homecare regimens for clients.
“With the Make Me Lux line, less is more,” Bush said. “You will use less of the product and do more with it. The entire product line is multi-purpose and is protective of hair color. The YHS line is not sold through any other platform but approved sellers for purchase by professional hairdressers. We always encourage the client to come back to the hairdresser.”
The Make Me Lux moisturizing shampoo and conditioner set add valuable moisture and shine to thirsty, color treated hair, helping to preserve and protect salon hair color.
Penetrating peptides and nutrients strengthen the hair shaft, replenishing the appearance of youthful hair. Vitamins and minerals smooth and seal the cuticle to lock in beautiful shine.
“Hairstylists will need to educate the clients and explain to them why you are using the products you chose,” Bush said. “Say ‘Let’s talk about the condition of your hair’ and analyze what you need to use, then escort the client to the backbar to prescribe their homecare.”
To preserve hair color, advise clients to go as long as possible between washing.

This global competition celebrates the artistry, energy, and creative PULSE of the professional beauty community.

Sofia Vergara, Lucy Hale, Alison Brie, John Salley, Brian Austin Green and more honored the best achievements in Science Behind Beauty, Health & Wellness at this glittering event.

Stress was the factor respondents blamed most often when their skin worsened, cited by 54%, followed by diet at 37% and hormones at 35%.

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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The Davines Edit reflects the brand’s passion for people and planet.

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.

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.