Attendees called the 103rd edition of ABS “the Coachella of the Beauty Industry” as 20,000+ Beauty Professionals gathered for education, connection, and inspiration.
HUSH Pro USA addresses an overlooked Issue: the stress of loud clippers and trimmers. Inspired by the need for more accessible and comfortable grooming experiences, the company develops clippers and trimmers engineered for control, precision, and reduced noise.
Ashley Leoncini believes success in beauty is built through genuine connection, resourcefulness and the willingness to evolve. A bridal specialist with 17 years in the industry, Leoncini has created a career by making clients feel valued, investing in hands-on education and redefining success to include a healthier work-life balance.
This marks the program’s largest applicant pool and class size in more than six years, reflecting growing national engagement in professional beauty education.
milk_shake everlasting bonds, the new professional bond repair system, is formulated to rebuild the hair’s structure while delivering softness, shine and effortless manageability.
Four leaders in hair design who are also winning the social media game will gather together this weekend to stage a revolution--a Color Revolution, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional US. The site of this explosion of creativity and color will be the Kut Haus Salon in Claremont, CA, on November 6 and 7.
Beauty professionals should evaluate each service based on its popularity, profitability, and alignment with current trends. Conducting client surveys and analyzing booking data can provide insights into which services are in demand and which might be phased out.
Keratin Complex has announced a new distribution agreement with Beauty Systems Group, parent of Cosmo Prof, expanding access to profitable smoothing services for every hair fabric.
The 51st Redken Symposium returned to Las Vegas in June 2026, bringing specialized education and community to hair professionals who want to "Learn Better, Earn Better, Live Best."