This growing, must-attend industry event honors leaders across hair, nails and
wellness while creating opportunities for the next generation.
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.
This marks Ulta Beauty’s first scholarship partnership with Beauty Changes Lives, building on years of enthusiastic support for the organization and its mission.
Jan Arnold, Marti Morenings, and Sam Villa to be celebrated at the Beauty Changes Lives Gala on May 30, 2026, in Orlando, FL
Beauty Changes Lives, a nonprofit dedicated to making beauty and wellness a first-choice career, is excited to announce the evolution of its annual grassroots fundraiser. The “One Day. One Ticket.” campaign will transition to “ONE Giving Tuesday,” aligning with the international day of giving on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
This year, the Legacy Award expands to recognize three trailblazers who have profoundly shaped the beauty industry and its future through innovation, mentorship, and philanthropy.
Beauty Changes Lives announced over $133,000 raised in campaign efforts of its “One Day. One Ticket.” campaign at a gala in Chicago.
CND and OPI set aside competition in support of Beauty Changes Lives and “One Day. One Ticket.” showing unity in an often fragmented industry.
Angus Mitchell, son of John Paul Mitchell Systems co-founder, the late Paul Mitchell, followed his father’s heart as well as his footsteps.
amika is launching two major initiatives with Beauty Changes Lives and the SoGal Foundation as part of its refocused DEI and Giving Back strategy.
One Ticket One Day unites the Intercoiffure Community and empowers the Next Gen raising $100K to support the Beauty Changes Lives campaign.
It’s a 10 CEO and founder, Carolyn Aronson, has been honored with the Legacy Award at the first ever Change-Maker’s Gala on April 16th, at America’s Beauty Show.
The Know Beauty Secrets campaign, revealing the tremendous benefits of careers in Beauty and Wellness, was officially announced at the Beauty Changes Lives Gala, the national non-profit’s annual event.
A new three-day event at America's Beauty Show unveils a new pro beauty identity and recruitment campaign.
Beauty Changes Lives and L’Oréal Professionnel announce the Spring 2022 "Inspiration Through Education" Cosmetology School Scholarship Recipients.
Jonathan Herrera opens Leela Skin with the support of celebrity hairstylist Ted Gibson and colorist Jason Backe’s grant in collaboration with non‐profit Beauty Changes Lives.
The beauty industry non‐profit Beauty Changes Lives has changed over 800 lives and raised $7.5M for impactful programs and scholarships since its founding.