Black Hair Reimagined: The New Era of Beauty

Timed to kick off New York Fashion Week, the intimate, artist-led event focuses on technique, storytelling, and the creative process.

UV Hair Protection from JVN Hair

JVN Hair's Summer Protection Duo is clinically proven to provide UV protection and deliver conditioning and texture to keep hair looking great all season long.

Pro Beauty Pulse: A Monthly View of Industry Confidence

The Professional Beauty Association and Pivot Point team up to develop an ongoing study that measures the confidence of salon owners, stylists, school owners, and students.

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.

In Dubai, Clients Visit the Salon Every Week. Here’s What That Market Can Teach You

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.

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Take the Plunge with HairToSay Does the Bay

In October, volunteers plan to walk and take the plunge during at the annual event, HairToStay Does the Bay. Find out how you can participate and support the organization that grants subsidies to cancer patients so they can receive cold cap treatments to save their hair during chemotherapy.

Stop Losing Clients to Hair Thinning

At Premiere Orlando 2026, SALON TODAY catches up with Easihair Pro's Angela Gilmore, who talks about why stylists lose clients who are suffering from thinning hair and hair loss, and how their new Hairlosophy line can help.

New Torah-Inspired Card Deck Introduces a Color-Based Approach for Reflection and Decision-Making

Illuminated Paths is a boxed set of 52 cards, a guidebook, and an Oracolor Wheel, a visual framework that helps readers reconnect with the qualities they want to bring into everyday life.

The Invisible Work of a Rebrand

In this rare essay, the president of a haircare brand takes us behind-the-scenes into a world we never see when we pick up a product off the shelves--the arduous, thought-probing, second-guessing journey of rebranding a legacy product line. Not only is her reflection fascinating, but it is also incredibly useful for any salon owner or manufacturer contemplating their own brand.

Minerva Beauty Celebrates its 20th Anniversary with a Service Tray Giveaway

Twenty lucky winners will be selected July 30th, and each will be able to choose from three different service tray models.

Three Blokes, One Mountain, One Cause

Motivated by loved ones who have battled cancer, Phorest's Barry Quinn and two friends will embark on a three-day trek to the summit of the highest peak in North Africa in September, raising money for HairToStay. Find out how you can help them.

Harper Ellis Hair Co. Shows Up for Beauty Professionals with Their Biggest Investment Yet

The company's Back to Business Sweepstakes is a direct investment in the stylists and salon owners who are building something that lasts.

The Calendar Illusion: Why Your Salon's May Revenue Isn't What It Seems

Owners start to worry when a month's sales come up short compared to the same period last year, but that may have more to do with the days in the month than with an actual decline. The KIM Report's Alain Audet points to May 2026 as a prime example.

ExperienceMINT Launches ELEVATE, Bringing Intelligent Experiences to Retail that Increases Conversion and Reduces Returns

ELEVATE delivers the complete, immersive retail experience, combining interactive touchscreens, AI-powered product guidance, sales support, and immersive visualization into a single retail solution.

Alfaparf Group Expands U.S. Footprint with New Rhode Island Manufacturing Facility

The strategic investment strengthens the company's North American presence and accelerates private label innovation in professional beauty.

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Announce Parntership with Amika to Enhance Student Education and Salon Experience

The new partnership brings Amika products into Tricoci University and student salons across its 15 campuses, reflecting Tricoci's continued commitment to providing students with hands-on experience using modern, in-demand products that align with today's beauty industry needs.

KEVIN.MURPHY Strengthens New England Presence Through New Partnership with Sullivan Beauty

Bringing global haircare authority closer to the chair, the partnership marks a renewed investment in New England's salons and stylists.