
ASCP, ISPA and PBA Receive 2026 Power of Associations Award for Esthetics Licensure Compact
This shared recognition celebrates the strength of industry collaboration in advancing professional mobility.
Now, more than ever could be your chance to get your BIG BREAK in beauty, and Bio Ionic is here to help. Your first step is submit an image of your work using Bio Ionic tools on Instagram, then tag #bioionicstyleawards. Four lucky hairstylists will be chosen and flown to Hollywood, where a grand prize winner will be declared. Are you the next star of Bio Ionic's Style Awards? You could be!


Bio Ionic is on a nationwide hunt to give one hairstylist the biggest break of their career!
In the second annual Bio Ionic Style Awards, four lucky hairstylists will be flown out to Hollywood, California, where the winner will be declared amongst 700+ guests, including some of the nation’s leading creative artists, stylists and beauty industry elites.
“It is so important to us to collaborate with stylists and show them our appreciation of the community," says founder of Bio Ionic, Fernando Romero. "We’re thrilled to provide one of our strongest supporting groups the chance to showcase their passion and potentially win the chance of a lifetime.”
To enter, submit an image of your art using Bio Ionic tools on Instagram. The Bio Ionic team will select finalists based about your ability to share an innovate style using Bio Ionic tools. Simply post, then tag #bioionicstyleawards to enter! The contest runs from Jan. 16 to March 3.
The Style Awards will be held on April 23 at Club Avalon. Each of the four finalists will have 20 minutes to present their innovative hair styles using Bio Ionic tools, and try to win over the judges. After every presentation, each judge will provide feedback and scores. The judges will then have time to deliberate and select the grand prize winner.
In the interim, guests will witness history with a runway show displaying the work of award winning hair styles created by the celebrity panel of judges. To conclude, the grand prize stylist will be awarded and all guests will be invited to join the celebration after party celebration.
For more information about the Style Awards, visit bioionic.com.

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.

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.