Take Action to Make #FICAFORSALONS a Reality
The 45B tax credit, which provides a dollar-for-dollar credit to salons on FICA taxes paid on customer-paid tips, would allow salons to keep money in their business and extend the benefits to their employees.
Sadiaa Black Beauty Guide Names Recipients of Inaugural Black Beauty Awards
The Black-owned beauty directory and news platform has announced the list of winners who were honored at its first-ever Black Beauty Room & Awards ceremony on August 27.
4th Daytime Beauty Awards Announce 2022 Honorees
The Daytime Beauty Awards will take place on Sunday, September 11. They recognize the science behind beauty and spotlight health and wellness professionals in the fields of medicine, health, fitness, aesthetics, skincare, color and styling, cannabis, beauty innovation, and more.
Boulevard Raises $70 Million in Series C Funding to Continue Revolutionizing the Client Experience at Self-Care Businesses
Funding round led by Point72 Private Investments enables Boulevard to accelerate platform development and drive expansion into new self-care verticals.
Professional Beauty Association, BolognaFiere Group, and Informa Markets Announce Partnership
BolognaFiere Group, Informa Markets, and the Professional Beauty Association announced a collaboration to accelerate growth in the U.S. beauty and personal care industry.
L’Oréal Professionnel Awards $15,000 to Current and Future Cosmetology Students
Beauty Changes Lives and L’Oréal Professionnel announce the Spring 2022 "Inspiration Through Education" Cosmetology School Scholarship Recipients.
7,500 Salons Join the Strands for Trans Movement
The Strands for Trans movement is designed to create positive change for the trans community by seeking progressive trans-supportive legislation. It's most recent campaign, Transphobe Takedowns, is putting out messaging to lawmakers.
Cosmoprof North America's 19th Edition Successfully Concluded
The three-day Cosmoprof North America event, held July 12-14, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center included the return of Cosmopack North America, dedicated to the beauty supply chain.
Hair Cuttery Announces New President and CEO
Salon industry veteran Eric Bakken has joined Hair Cuttery Family of Brands (HCFB) as CEO. Bakken joins the parent company of Hair Cuttery, Bubbles salons and cibu after overseeing finance, legal, operations, and real estate for Regis Corp.
Remembering Paul Brown: Stylist, Owner, Educator, Manufacturer
The owner of Paul Brown Salons and the founder of the haircare company Paul Brown Hawaii passes at 74. The industry shares their favorite Paul Brown memories.
by Stacey Soble
RefectoCil Launches First FDA Compliant Brow and Lash Tinting
RefectoCil® announces the launch of its newest patented product for brow and lash tinting, INTENSE BROW[N]S by RefectoCil® eyebrow and eyelash tinting system. This is the first color additive to be approved by the FDA in many years.
Barbering and Cosmetology Unite at Barbercon
In 2022, Barbercon will visit New York/New Jersey, Dallas, Los Angeles and Atlanta. The festival-like event includes hair education, product demonstrations, the Marketplace, the Barber Battle and the Barbercon Awards.
by Stacey Soble
Mindbody and ClassPass 2022 Mid-Year Wellness Trends Report
COVID-19 recovery, political instability, soaring inflation — the business landscape is changing at a rapid pace. So, what does the future hold?
Ashley Graham Announced as Keynote for BOLD 2022, The Mindbody Conference
Supermodel, body activist, and entrepreneur Ashley Graham is scheduled to headline annual wellness event for the fitness, wellness, and beauty industry.
Redken Takes a Stand Against Bullying
From a 2021 Redken Facebook survey, 100% of its stylists shared that they have faced some form of bullying, and for them it got better when they found a home in the hairdressing industry.
Canvas Me Appoints Stephanie Melvin VP of Business Development
Melvin will play a significant tole in accelerating Canvas ME's growth, industry engagement and education penetration across the North American school and salon/spa/barbershop markets.
Human Rights Attorney and Author Partners with Orly Color Labs to Benefit the Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project
“Controlling Women” author Julie F. Kay teams up with ORLY Color Labs to launch a new shade of red nail polish to raise awareness about the future of abortion rights.