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What Dominated Premiere Orlando 2026: Trends Shaping Professional Beauty

Professional beauty reinvented: the innovations and insights from industry's biggest event.

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Sam Villa Taps Industry Icons To Support Beauty Changes Lives

The event benefits Beauty Changes Lives (BCL) and is an easy way for any member of the beauty industry to invest in the future of salon professionals.

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3 Nails Looks Julie Kandalec Created for Emily Blunt’s Character in The Devil Wears Prada 2

Emily Blunt displays 3 bold nail looks in her return to The Devil Wears Prada 2

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

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

What Beauty's Newest Event, Be+Well, Has in Store For Licensed Professionals

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Registration Now Open for Questex's Be+Well New York Show, March 8-10, 2026

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Beauty Launchpad Readers' Choice Awards 2025 Winners & Finalists Announced!

From head to toe, exceptional beauty brands from both hair and nail products, tools and software nominated themselves to be voted the Reader’s Choice for 2025.

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Wavytalk Brings "Main Character Hair" to TikTok Shop Super Brand Day

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Event Alchemy: Questex Unifies Iconic Industry Events Into One New Powerful Brand

The IECSC and IBS Become One in Questex's New Event: Be + Well

Minimalist Manicures Ran the 2025 Emmy Awards Red Carpet

Celebrity manicurists deliver understated nails for maximum impact on the Emmy Awards' red carpet

Beauty Gives Back 2025

Beauty Gives Back™ Returns September 15, 2025—Empowering Salon Pros with Motivation, Education & Meaningful Connection

Beauty Gives Back promises inspiration, professional development and networking to beauty professionals worldwide.

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Tom Bachik To Be Honored at Daytime Beauty Awards

Recognized as one of the most sought-after—and arguably the world’s most renowned—celebrity nail artist, Bachik has elevated nail styling to an international art form.

Danger Jones Artistic Toners Gives Colorists Control Over Toning & Blonding

Professional colorists can take control of their toning with these cream-based progressive toners for any bleach and tone services or gray-blending techniques.

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milk_shake and DEPOT Add Bassett Salon Solutions to Professional Salon Distribution Network

Beautynova Americas continues to expand their offerings to salons in North America with the addition of Bassett Salon Solutions, adding the Western United States, to their distribution network.

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John Paul Mitchell Systems Announces Pro Partners Program

The new initiative aims to amplify collaboration with top influencer hairdressers to create exclusive JPMS product content.

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AWAY Spa at W South Beach Introduces Lash & Brow Services by EndureLash

AWAY Spa at W South Beach is expanding its beauty and wellness offerings with an exclusive new partnership with EndureLash, a leader in premium lash and brow treatments.

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Who Are the Winners of the Hairbrained Video Awards?

The 2025 Hairbrained Awards shined a spotlight on the most talented and innovative artists in the professional hair industry. Read on to see the full list of winners.

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3 Things You Missed at International Beauty Show New York

Beauty Launchpad was in attendance at Questex's International Beauty Show (IBS NY) held at the Javits Center. Here, we recap what you missed if you weren't able to attend.