
California Nail Techs Regain Right to Work Independently
Manicurists in California will once again regain their right to work independently as booth renters. Advocacy from the Professional Beauty Federation helped reverse an earlier decision.

Manicurists in California will once again regain their right to work independently as booth renters. Advocacy from the Professional Beauty Federation helped reverse an earlier decision.

Held annually on the first Saturday in May (this year: May 3, 2025), this tongue-in-cheek (no pun intended) holiday encourages people around the globe to connect with nature on a deeper level—by ditching their clothes while tending to their gardens.

Designed to provide a space for hairstylists to recharge, learn, and connect, the event blended education, wellness, and business development to inspire and empower attendees.

HoneyDo founder, Stephanie Lewis, felt that there was a gap in the market for natural, effective, and safe hair care solutions.

Medical Spa Show 2025 featured the most impressive lineup of the show's eight-year history, including keynote speaker Kyle Scheele, along with a host of luminaries from around the industry.

Another ABS is in the books. Here are some of our our favorite moments, and favorite memories, from the show floor, in the classroom, and onstage.

PRAVANA Care is a clean, salon-quality collection of twelve shampoos, conditioners, and treatments designed to nourish, strengthen, and extend the vibrancy of color-treated hair.

Celebrity hairstylist Marc Mena and renowned Nine Zero One Salon Owners, Nikki Lee and Riawna Capri are announced as Pro Brand Ambassadors for extension brand Great Lengths.

This new initiative aims to amplify collaboration with top influencer hairdressers to create exclusive JPMS product content.

This industry veteran will lead the next era of innovation and customer-focused growth.

DermapenWorld, the #1 global leader in microneedling technology, proudly announces the appointment of Tracey Hughes as General Manager for its Global Haircare Division, leading the EXO-GROW™ Brand.

A proposed bill in Arkansas could mean that a salon professional who provides a haircut aligned with a minor’s gender identity, even at the request of the parent or guardian, could be exposed to civil liability.

New interactive tools help salon and spa owners visualize furnishing before purchasing.

Sonya Dove, one of the most-awarded hairdressers in professional beauty, and Wella Professional's Global Creative Ambassador for over 35 years, has influenced the careers of thousands of salon professionals, sharing her acquired knowledge of of color and style via a warm and generous teaching style.
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) announced the Beacon Class of 2025, the newest group of emerging talent poised to shape the future of the industry. Nearly 200 students from across the US were accepted. Students receive exclusive access to industry experts and education.

The Texture vs Race Summit (TVR), founded by industry changemaker Keya Neal, May 4-6, 2025 in Baltimore, is partnering with Myavana, a beauty technology company focused on hair analysis through artificial intelligence.

For a stylist, the right tools make all the difference. Whether you're creating sleek finishes or managing thick, frizzy textures, you need a dryer that works as hard as you do. Meet the all-new Solano® EVO Intelligent Dryer—engineered for performance, durability, and speed, so you can deliver flawless results, day after day.