
ASCP, ISPA and PBA Receive 2026 Power of Associations Award for Esthetics Licensure Compact
This shared recognition celebrates the strength of industry collaboration in advancing professional mobility.
In partnership with Green Circle Salons and bolstered by a generous grant from Innersense Organic Beauty, the Green Beauty Community aims to inspire, educate and empower.


The Green Beauty Community is pleased to announce its official debut to the beauty industry, underscoring its commitment to championing sustainable beauty practices. This initiative represents a collaboration of several partners including Green Circle Salons who, since 2009, have played a pivotal role in uniting beauty industry leaders to foster a collective vision for a more sustainable beauty future.
Green Circle Salons, recognized for its dedication to sustainability, has been instrumental in spearheading this collaboration. Their involvement signifies a broader social purpose initiative, aimed at supporting a diverse and inclusive platform that inspires, educates, and empowers industry professionals to make informed, eco-conscious choices to help decarbonize the beauty industry. Green Circle’s involvement is further bolstered by a significant grant from Innersense Organic Beauty, a leader in Conscious Beauty, as well as collaborations with Sustain Beauty Co, Vish, Brand Fuel Solutions, Insight Professional, and The Salon Chair Guys.
The Green Beauty Community's mission revolves around three core principles: Clean Beauty, which emphasizes human health and product safety; Green Beauty, which focuses on minimizing environmental impact and natural ingredients; and Sustainable Beauty, which considers the entire product lifecycle from sourcing to disposal.
The Green Beauty Community stands as a pivotal resource, guiding beauty professionals through the eco-conscious landscape, providing them with the tools, knowledge and support needed to integrate sustainable practices into their work and contribute to the broader movement towards a greener beauty industry.
Daniel Johnson, Founder of The Green Beauty Community, remarked, "The formation of the Green Beauty Community represents a collective endeavor to address sustainability within our industry. With the invaluable support of Green Circle Salons, Innersense Organic Beauty and our other partners, we are poised to make a tangible impact in the beauty sector."
The Green Beauty Community invites industry stakeholders, professionals, and enthusiasts to explore its offerings, join its mission, and contribute to a sustainable beauty revolution. Detailed information about the community, its objectives, and collaboration opportunities can be accessed at greenbeautycommunity.com.

This shared recognition celebrates the strength of industry collaboration in advancing professional mobility.

In Dubai, a salon visit isn’t an appointment. It’s a weekly routine, and clients can spend $800 to $1,400 a month on it, according to Gaurav Tripathi of MADI International. On October 6-8, 2026, the market behind those numbers opens its doors as Beautyworld Dubai marks its 30th edition at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together distributors, brands, stylists and salon owners from all over the world.

In October, volunteers plan to walk and take the plunge during at the annual event, HairToStay Does the Bay. Find out how you can participate and support the organization that grants subsidies to cancer patients so they can receive cold cap treatments to save their hair during chemotherapy.
At Premiere Orlando 2026, SALON TODAY catches up with Easihair Pro's Angela Gilmore, who talks about why stylists lose clients who are suffering from thinning hair and hair loss, and how their new Hairlosophy line can help.

Illuminated Paths is a boxed set of 52 cards, a guidebook, and an Oracolor Wheel, a visual framework that helps readers reconnect with the qualities they want to bring into everyday life.

In this rare essay, the president of a haircare brand takes us behind-the-scenes into a world we never see when we pick up a product off the shelves--the arduous, thought-probing, second-guessing journey of rebranding a legacy product line. Not only is her reflection fascinating, but it is also incredibly useful for any salon owner or manufacturer contemplating their own brand.

Twenty lucky winners will be selected July 30th, and each will be able to choose from three different service tray models.

Motivated by loved ones who have battled cancer, Phorest's Barry Quinn and two friends will embark on a three-day trek to the summit of the highest peak in North Africa in September, raising money for HairToStay. Find out how you can help them.

The company's Back to Business Sweepstakes is a direct investment in the stylists and salon owners who are building something that lasts.

Owners start to worry when a month's sales come up short compared to the same period last year, but that may have more to do with the days in the month than with an actual decline. The KIM Report's Alain Audet points to May 2026 as a prime example.