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Paul Mitchell Names Paris Hilton as Global Ambassador

Paul Mitchell Names Paris Hilton as Global Ambassador in Bold New Brand Collaboration Featuring Work From Celebrity Stylist Sienree Du.

CelebPro Delivers Performance, Protection & Polish

CelebPro Delivers Performance, Protection & Polish

Introducing CelebPro: From the creators of Celeb Luxury, this next-generation hairstyling system is crafted exclusively for professionals.

As recently as November 2024, Target had touted beauty as a rare bright spot of growth for the retailer. At the time, Rick Gomez, executive vice president, chief commercial officer, Target, said, “In terms of category performance, sales and market share gains were strongest in beauty again this quarter with comparable sales growth of more than 6%.'

UPDATE: Target Reveals Q2 and 6-month Beauty Sales Following Ulta Beauty Separation

In a joint announcement on August 14, Ulta Beauty and Target Corporation confirmed they will not renew their shop-in-shop partnership.

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The Best Nail Service You Can't Miss This Year!

The Best Nail Service You Can't Miss This Year!

Nail Tech Anna Turchak shares an essay about her emotional experiences with her clients, showing how being a nail tech is about so much more than nails.

Being a Nail Technician Is So Much More Than Nails

Vagaro, the leading business software for the salon, spa and wellness industries, announces the in-person return of iconic.25.

Vagaro's iconic.25 Set to Return in Napa With a Music Festival Twist

A two-time OMC World Champion in hairdressing, international educator and stylist, Tatiana Timoshina shares how professional hair coloring plays a powerful role in emotional healing and identity shifts, particularly for clients navigating personal transitions.

Psychological and Physiological Effects of Hair Coloring

A two-time OMC World Champion in hairdressing, international educator and stylist, Tatiana Timoshina shares how professional hair coloring plays a powerful role in emotional healing and identity shifts, particularly for clients navigating personal transitions.

Sustain Beauty Co recently questioned more than 1,000 professional salon clients and 300 stylists about how to finance sustainability.

How to Bankroll Sustainability Efforts in Your Salon

Sustain Beauty Co recently questioned more than 1,000 professional salon clients and 300 stylists about how to finance sustainability.

Chappell Roan sported a custom-colored hair jacket and skirt set in her music video for 'The Subway.'

Celebrity Hair Artist John Novotny Blends Hair and Fashion for Chappell Roan Music Video

Chappell Roan sported a custom-colored hair jacket and skirt set in her music video for "The Subway."

Use Vagaro to Easily Protect Your Beauty Business From Peak Season Cancellations & No-Shows

Use Vagaro to Easily Protect Your Beauty Business From Peak Season Cancellations & No-Shows

Here's how Vagaro Industry Expert, Beauty Business Educator and Founder of "So You're a Hairstylist" Missy Megginson uses Vagaro to enforce cancellation policies and set clear policies for clients.

Olaplex unveils its Q2 results as it continues to put the hair professional front and center in its product offerings and promotional materials.

Olaplex Q2 Results Improve As the Brand Aims to Put the Hair Pro First

Olaplex's Q2 Results show professional and direct to consumer channels increasing, while specialty retail once again decreased.

Victoria Lynch, Founder of Remi Cachet, dives into everything you need to know about applying hair extensions on clients experiencing hair loss or thinning strands, so you can safely boost their confidence.

Boosting Confidence for Hair Loss Clients with Hair Extensions

Victoria Lynch, Founder of Remi Cachet, dives into everything you need to know about applying hair extensions on clients experiencing hair loss or thinning strands, so you can safely boost their confidence.

A favorite of many stylists, RŌZ Haircare is quickly growing as it expands to salons nationwide.

RŌZ Haircare from Celebrity Hairstylist Mara Roszak Expands to Salons Nationwide

A favorite of many stylists, the brand is quickly growing as it expands to salons nationwide.

Funding round led by JMI Equity enables Boulevard to accelerate delivery of enterprise capabilities and boost investment in AI research and development to help businesses create more personalized client experiences

Boulevard Raises $80 Million in Series D Funding to Transform the Client Experience for Self-Care Businesses

Funding round led by JMI Equity enables Boulevard to accelerate delivery of enterprise capabilities and boost investment in AI research and development to help businesses create more personalized client experiences

On National Gloss Day, milk_shake announced the winner of its Mirror Moments contest, who will headed to Ibiza for Hairtopia!

milk_shake Announces Winner of Mirror Moments Contest

On National Gloss Day, milk_shake announced the winner of its Mirror Moments contest, who will headed to Ibiza for Hairtopia!

Entries are now open for the 2026 edition of the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA).

Make Your Mark and Enter NAHA 2026

Entries are now open for the 2026 edition of the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA).

Celebrate National Hair Gloss Day with milk_shake

Celebrate National Hair Gloss Day with Beauty Launchpad, as we try out milk_shake's new gloss shades!

Held at the Chicago Architecture Center, Borboleta Pro and LashBash hosted an exclusive influencer event to raise money for Beauty Changes Lives and Beauty4ACause.

Borboleta Pro and LashBash Host Artistry in the City Event to Benefit Beauty Changes Lives and Beauty4ACause

Held at the Chicago Architecture Center, Borboleta Pro and LashBash hosted an exclusive influencer event to raise money for Beauty Changes Lives and Beauty4ACause.