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These 3 PBA Charities Directly Assist the Pro Beauty Community

by Nicole Johnson

Feeling the urge to make a difference in the beauty community you love? Consider checking out some of the charitable initiatives and programs offered by the Professional Beauty Association.

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Avanti Salon Celebrates 50 Years of Style and Success on Boston's Newbury Street

by Stacey Soble

As one of Boston's premier destinations for hair and beauty, Avanti Salon is proud to celebrate half a century of creativity, talent, and small business excellence on Newbury Street. Owner Stephen Alex Iacobacci talks about how the salon has grown its success over the decades.

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Coterie Celebrates 30 Years of Raw, Balanced Beauty

by Staff

Honoring its team and its loyal client community, Coterie Salon and Spa celebrated its 30 years of passion, purpose and people.

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Golden Threads: Oribe’s Gilded Gift Sets

by Staff

Each year, Oribe turns its holiday gift sets into works of art and 2025’s “Golden Threads” collaboration with Finnish artist Kustaa Saksi is no exception. Inspired by mythology and master craftsmanship, the limited-edition collection blends luxury with meaning, transforming salon retail into an elevated client experience. See how Flaunt Hair Salon brings the collection to life with immersive displays, team engagement, and record-breaking holiday sales.

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The Future is Now

by Stacey Soble

Perfect Corp.'s 10th Annual Global Beauty and AI Fashion Forum illustrated the myriad of ways artificial intelligence and augmented reality are redefining the beauty and fashion industries, and SALON TODAY contributed a panel with leading salon owners who shared how they are using AI in consumer-connected ways from onboarding talent to managing reservations.

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From Grassroots to Sprout: Celebrating One Year of Impact

by Daniel Johnson, Founder & Executive Director, Green Beauty Community Foundation

In just one year, the Green Beauty Community has grown to 1,600+ members, 400+ pledge salons, and 40,000 students accessing its Sustainability Guidebook. Here’s how a grassroots idea became a national movement for sustainable beauty.

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Perfect Corp. Announces 2025 Global Beauty & Fashion AI Forum

by Stacey Soble

Discover the AI innovations transforming beauty, fashion and retail on September 16, in New York City at the 2025 Global Beauty & Fashion AI Forum.

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Aveda Congress 2025: “Seed a Revolution” Celebrates Global Artistry, Innovation, and Care

by Anne Moratto

From show-stopping mainstage presentations to product debuts and immersive experiences, Congress 2025 embodied Aveda’s mission to care for the world.

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Hairmax Empowers Clients Through Healthy Hair Growth Technology

by Anne Moratto

MODERN SALON talks with Hairmax’s Francesca Dubsky about the brand’s pioneering laser hair growth devices, their mission to boost confidence through healthy hair, and how stylists can use the Hairmax affiliate program to help clients experiencing hair loss.

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Hairmax Launches Hair Growth Referral Program for Salons

by Staff

No inventory. Commissions earned. Real solutions for clients. Learn about the launch of this new program.

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MODERN Spa & Wellness Launches as the Latest Content Brand from MODERN SALON, SALON TODAY, and NAILS

by Staff

As beauty professionals increasingly blend traditional salon services with wellness offerings, we’re answering that call with the official launch of MODERN Spa & Wellness—a new content channel and community that brings together the best of beauty, spa, medspa, and wellness.

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JUUT Salonspa Appoints Coco Wagner as Vice President

by Staff

As JUUT Salonspa celebrates 40 years of beauty, purpose and people, it appoints Coco Wagner as Vice President.

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With a Rousing Speech, Candy Shaw Accepts the 2025 NAHA Educator of the Year Award

by Staff

SALON TODAY catches up with Shaw on the red carpet just before the award show to talk about being an educator and how she enrolls every staff member in her salon in education.