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Chicago educator and barber Jessie 'Kirby' Perez Gil (@kirby_hairartisan) shares what keeps him inspired in his craft.

5 Things That Inspire Barber Jessie Perez Gil

Chicago educator and barber Jessie "Kirby" Perez Gil (@kirby_hairartisan) shares what keeps him inspired in his craft.

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Vagaro's New Badge Helps Clients Find Stylists Trained in Textured Hair

Vagaro recently introduced their new “Textured Hair” business type badge, allowing salons and independent professionals to easily showcase their expertise in caring for coils, curls and more.

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.

July/August 2025

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July/August 2025

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

CelebPro Delivers Performance, Protection & Polish

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.

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

Targeting Key Root Causes of Hair Thinning with Nutrafol

Targeting Key Root Causes of Hair Thinning with Nutrafol

Mia Barnes dives into an emerging technology designed for nail professionals to help them safely treat clients with nail fungus.

Revolutionary Laser Systems Designed for Nail Technicians

After decades of being left behind, salon, spa and barbershop owners finally win long-overdue tax fairness in one of the most significant legislative victories in beauty industry history.

Thanks to PBA Advocacy the FICA Tip Tax Credit Is Now Law

After decades of being left behind, salon, spa and barbershop owners finally win long-overdue tax fairness in one of the most significant legislative victories in beauty industry history.

Jori Moroni welcomes Beauty Launchpad to Oak & Steel Grooming in Glen Ellyn, IL.

Step Inside Oak & Steel Grooming in Glen Ellyn, IL

Jori Moroni welcomes Beauty Launchpad to Oak & Steel Grooming in Glen Ellyn, IL.

Washington, Vermont and Maine join five other states in passing legislation requiring textured hair education in all cosmetology schools.

Textured Hair Education in Cosmetology Schools Reaches Coast to Coast Progress

Washington, Vermont, & Maine join five other states in passing legislation requiring textured hair education in all cosmetology schools.

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

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

Experience top-quality care, stunning designs and techniques that keep your nails healthy and beautiful. Don't settle for less – treat yourself to the best with Zurno!

Experience top-quality care, stunning designs and techniques that keep your nails healthy and beautiful. Don't settle for less – treat yourself to the best with Zurno!

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

Experience top-quality care, stunning designs and techniques that keep your nails healthy and beautiful. Don't settle for less – treat yourself to the best with Zurno!

Hair loss and thinning remain pervasive concerns, impacting a significant portion of the global population and driving a robust, innovation-fueled market within the beauty industry.

The Hair Loss Innovation Boom

There’s new hope for consumers’ biggest fear.

Beauty Launchpad Managing Editor Gabby Bach recommends five shears that will make you a cut above the rest, as she previews the July/August issue.

5 Shears That Will Make You a Cut Above the Rest

Beauty Launchpad Managing Editor Gabby Bach recommends five shears that will make you a cut above the rest, as she previews the July/August issue.

Pop culture is a major throughline between beauty and entertainment.

KISS x The Summer I Turned Pretty New Limited Nail and Lash Collection

What your clients are watching, could be what they’re wearing.

Beauty Gives Back is unveiling its lineup of featured sessions for its one day educational event, set to be held September 15 at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills.

Beauty Gives Back 2025 Program Bridges Career Development with Heartfelt Mentorship

Beauty Gives Back is unveiling its lineup of featured sessions for its one day educational event, set to be held September 15 at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills.

L'Oreal continues to snap up high-performing brands in key categories.

Why L'Oreal is Acquiring Color Wow

U.S.- and U.K.-based Color Wow was founded in 2013 by Gail Federici and has since enjoyed "rapid growth" via salons, selective distribution and e-commerce.

According to respondents, 35% of at-home users polish their nails on a weekly basis, with 27% polishing twice a month and 15% monthly (others polish less frequently).

Obsessed with Nail Care: A Timeless Consumer Beauty Favorite

Shoppers' favorite brands, habits and trends at home and in the salon.

Enter Beauty Launchpad's 25 Under 50K contest.

Enter Beauty Launchpad's 25 Under 50K Contest for 2025

If you're a beauty professional with fewer than 50K followers on Instagram, your time is now. Enter Beauty Launchpad's 25 Under 50K contest.