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ISSE Showstopper: Simply Sensual Cosmetics

Mar 2nd, 2017

ISSE Spotlight: Launchpad's Alyson Osterman talks to Simply Sensual Cosmetics.

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Olaplex Heads to Premiere Orlando as PBA Beacon Program Partner

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Nulastin Launches Its Vibrant Scalp Mask

The Scalp-to-Ends Mask is Inspired by Red Light Therapy

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Black Hair Magic: Black Hair Reimagined Returns to NYC for A Second Year

Black Hair Reimagined spotlights culture, craft and community during Met Gala weekend.

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Cécred x BeyGOOD Foundation Presents the 2026 Fund to Empower the Future of the Beauty Industry

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KISS Colors & Care Introduces 4 New Style and Care Collections For Textured Hair

The campaign leans into a truth every stylist knows—clients don’t always have the language, but pros have the read.

amika Tunes Into the Salon Chair With “On Your Wavelength” Campaign

The message is clear: trusted hands, backed by proven performance, still win.

“This is a transformative step forward for the beauty and spa industries,” said Leslie Roste, PBA director of state relations and policy development. “The compacts strengthen workforce mobility, support economic growth, and ensure professionals can serve clients wherever opportunity takes them.”

Industry Moves to Unlock Cross-State Mobility for Beauty Professionals

A shared compact database is under development to enable secure license verification and issuance of multi-state licenses, potentially launching as early as summer 2026.

The reorganized styling portfolio consists of 17 SKUs—expanded with four new hero stylers—organized into systems that align with specific client goals.

RUSK Unveils "Designer Collection" as Full Brand Reset for 2026

The Designer Collection refresh preserved professional-preferred formulas while updating its visual and structural elements.

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RUSK® Unveils Their Next Move: The Designer Collection

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Winter Editor's Note

Savvy Salon: Curly Hair Salon

Dusty "CurlVision" Schlabach recently introduced a new Curly Hair Salon model and gave us a deeper look!