
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.
J-Travis Walters has joined L'Anza. Walters will help in reinforcing the brand’s mission to Believe.Inspire.Grow.

L’ANZA Healing Haircarehas appointed J-Travis Walters as their new National Education and Training Manager. Walters began his career as a stylist, before transitioning to an education role for ARTex, and then became a sales representative for Armstrong McCall.
He joined ULTA Beauty, where he served as Salon Manager, Technical Trainer, Salon Market Trainer, Regional Education Manager and National Salon Educator. Most recently, J-Travis served as the General Manager for Drybar and Education Manager for national chains and schools for Schwarzkopf Professional.
Walters will help in reinforcing the brand’s mission to Believe.Inspire.Grow.
According to the press release announcement, L'Anza wants to grow the finest salon professionals in the world, leading by example and encouraging everyone around them to believe in themselves, inspiring others to grow, B.I.G.

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.

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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.