

Friends of Beauty Changes Lives Award $250K in Relief Grants to Beauty Pros Impacted by the Pandemic
Led by the generosity of CND and the Horst M. Rechelbacher Foundation, a coalition of Beauty Changes Lives Experience sponsors reallocate sponsorship dollars to support beauty professionals affected by the pandemic.

Garren and R+Co to Launch Luxury, Sustainable Hair Care Line, R+Co Bleu
Set to launch in November, R+Co Bleu is a carefully edited, results-driven lineup of 21 formulations bringing sophistication, quality and ingredient innovation to hair care.

CA Salons Ordered to Close...Again
In a press conference on July 13, CA Governor Newsom ordered certain businesses, among them hair and nail salons, to close their doors due to a spike in coronavirus.

International Award-Winning Stylist, Angelo Seminara, Signs On as Global Ambassador for Goldwell
Goldwell introduces their new Global Ambassador, Angelo Seminara. As one of the most globally celebrated hairstylists, Seminara will create limited-edition collections and inspire innovation for Goldwell’s products and services. He will also represent the brand via social media and at press and industry events.

Planning Your Future: Is A 401K An Important Perk?
Getting employees to appreciate the importance of THE FUTURE with a 401K plan is the goal of Arik Efros, co-owner of the Eva Scrivo Salon. Efros outlines the importance of this perk and explains why many of the people in their NYC salon have already a nice bundle waiting for them upon retirement.

Fractured Not Broken: Wella Virtual Fundraiser Slated for July 12
The event will raise money for two organizations Wella supports: the Professional Beauty Association's COVID-19 Relief Fund to aid in salon industry recovery efforts and The Loveland Foundation, an organization committed to showing up for communities of color in unique and powerful ways, with a particular focus on Black women and girls.

According to New Report, Professional Nail Care May See Spike in Sales
Unlike other professional beauty segments, the professional nail care market may still see a spike in sales thanks to nail polishes and care categories.

L’Oréal USA Announces Executive Leadership Appointments Within Professional Products Division
L’Oréal USA Professional Products Division has announced a series of changes to their executive leadership.

National CROWN Day: July 3 Celebrates Anniversary of Act Against Race-Based Hair Discrimination
A day of solidarity for the human rights of Black men, women and children to wear their natural hair boldly and proudly, without the fear of being discriminated against in school or the workplace.

Aveda Activates 3.6 Acre Solar Array at Minnesota Headquarters
New solar array will provide 50% of manufacturing facility’s annual demand and will offset more than 1,100 metric tons of CO2 per year.

Become a Texpert: Mizani Launches Texpert Academy
The Mizani Texpert Academy is a one-stop professional education destination to accrue the building blocks, services, and Texture EQ needed to become an expert in all things textured hair.

Kim Kardashian West and Coty Announce Plans to Expand Beauty Brands Globally
Coty Inc. (NYSE: COTY) and Kim Kardashian West announced today that they have entered into a strategic transaction to further develop Kardashian West’s business globally.

Eufora International Announces Next Phase of its Planet-Friendly Practices
Acknowledging the global impact of landfill waste, Eufora builds upon a long-standing planet-friendly philosophy with introduction of a new "Refill. Reuse. Recycle." campaign.

Beauty Futures, a New Beauty Holding Company, Launches
Beauty Futures, LLC is a new beauty holding company that supports the professional salon industry through product innovation, leading chemistry solutions and salon services that deliver exceptional results for clients.

Eufora International Launches Eufora.University, an Online Learning Platform for Salon Professionals
From technical tutorials to leadership programs and sales training, professionals from all sectors of beauty can access video content specific to their needs.

Back to Business Support from z.one concept USA
The brand announces the launch of a new support program to ensure salons and stylists are prepared to successfully reopen their businesses.

The Queen of Curl Pens a Book About Her Experience
After experiencing prejudice about her own curls, Ouidad went on to open the first salon that catered to curls only in New York City. Today, her autobiographical book explains how her band of stylists conquered prejudice one curl at a time.




