
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.
Hot Tools has raised the styling bar with the launch of their very successful CurlBar.

Hot Tools has seen tremendous success with the launch of their styling iron, the CurlBar. Most recently, they were featured in the May issue of Good Housekeeping magazine for winning a Good Housekeeping 2017 Beauty Award.
"We are so excited to share that the CurlBar is selected as the 'Mind-Bending Curling Iron' and is highlighted to 'change the game by changing the angle of its wand, making it easier to wrap hair around it'," says Terri Taricco-Cropp,Vice President of Marketing in the Professional Salon/Beauty Group at Helen of Troy. "Additionally, the testers rraved about the timer feature, and said they prefer the CurlBar over a regular curling iron! Lastly, they describe how its 90 degree angle makes styling easier."

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

This growing must-attend industry event honors leaders across hair, nails, and wellness while creating opportunities for the next generation.

Calling all students! Intercoiffure America Canada will select five student-nominated teachers for all-expenses-paid trips to its Fall Atelier in New York. Nominations are due June 15, 2026.

Billed as the most important three days for beauty in North America, the leading B2B event returns July 13-15th, uniting brands, suppliers, buyers, and the larger beauty industry across the full industry ecosystem.

The new backbar treatment is designed to moisturize and smooth hair while adding shine and body in just 10 minutes.

Shine Time: Aluram’s High Shine Line Delivers Moisture and Shine with Clean Ingredients
Sponsored by Aluram

Aura Salonware is proud to announce its 2026 scholarship recipients. This first-time scholarship in partnership with the Professional Beauty Association awarded three different scholarships to support beauty professionals at every point in their professional journey.

Aura Salonware Grants three scholarships in 2026--one for a student, one for continuing education for a beauty pro, and a business scholarship for a new salon owner.

Though their Astronaut of Hope collection of brushes and clips, ERGO Styling Tools raises $33,000 to support HairToStay, the first and only national nonprofit dedicated to making scalp cooling treatments affordable for cancer patients.

A new report criticizes the regulations' impact against students and entrepreneurs.