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Nominate Your Favorite Products for the 2022 Readers' Choice Awards

The Readers' Choice Awards are nominated and voted for by the industry, making it the awards to determine what is the best in the market.

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Industry Insight: Rise of Independent Hairstylists

See how the rise in independent stylists has changed the course of the professional salon industry.

Booksy provides access to professional's business profiles, verified reviews and portfolios, and the option to book directly with that provider.

Booksy Awarded Fastest Growing Software in Spa & Salon Management

The award is given to products that demonstrate the most growth across social media, web search and number of user reviews.

July/August 2022 Issue

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July/August 2022 Issue

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3 Ways Technology Can Ramp Up Revenue in Your Salon

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Booksy Launches New Add-Ons Feature To Its App

Beauty Launchpad joins forces with Salon Pro Rx.

Beauty Launchpad and Salon Pro Rx Unite for Robust Education

How Vernon François Stays Inspired in the Salon

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Salon of the Month: Full Spiral Salon

Christin and Ashe Brown take on texture through a holistic lens at Full Spiral Salon.

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Sue Tyrrell's 'Beachy' Wardrobe is Peak Summer 2022 Inspiration

This beauty pro talks about her favorite jewelry brand, the fashion influencer she fangirls over and why Jordans are always a good idea—even at the beach.

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What’s the Funniest Moment from Your Hairstyling Career?

Our Instagram followers shared their funniest moments, and they’re downright hilarious.

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30 Under 30: Up-and-Coming Stylists You Should Know About

Ten years and counting! Check out our annual list of today’s top colorists, age 30 and under at time of print. Sponsored by: Blonde Solutions

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What’s in the Beauty Launchpad Beauty Box?

These five professional brands will be included in the color-focused beauty box.

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Artist Spotlight: Jacob Khan

Internationally recognized educator, Goldwell brand ambassador and Georgia-based stylist Jacob Khan proves there’s nothing stylists can’t do, given the right motivation—in Khan’s case, the desire to educate.

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Breaking Down FAQs About the Beauty Launchpad 2022 Readers' Choice Awards

Nominate those "cannot-live-without" products for our Readers' Choice Awards. Good news: It is quick and easy to do.

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How to Tackle Hair Thinning in Your Salon

Dr. Melissa Anzelone, ND, medical director of corporate training at Nutrafol, will discuss the causes of and solutions for hair loss.

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4 AAPI Hairstylists Impacting the Industry

These are just a few Asian beauty pros who deserve major recognition.

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Video: A Tour Inside Drop Dead Hair Studio

Kristi Day welcomes Beauty Launchpad into her salon Drop Dead Hair Studio.

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Rosy Salon Software Partners With Tippy for Integrated Tipping Options

Now, Rosy Salon Software and Tippy have partnered to make the tipping process quicker and easier for clients in the salon and on the go.

Photographer: Jess Richmond; Set Design: Kendyll Legier; Hairstylist: Jamie Brice; Wardrobe Stylist: Altorrin McIntyre; Styling Assistant: Luciano Sandoval Jr.; Makeup Artist: Karina Milan; Producer: Austin Klein; Wardrobe Designer: Christopher John Rogers

Artist Spotlight: Naeemah LaFond

Activist and amika global artistic director Naeemah LaFond has a simple message: Make the hair industry equitable and inclusive for all.