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Sam Villa Recognized For Elevating The Industry and Shaping Its Future

Sam Villa Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer for the Sam Villa Company, accepted the 2026 Rainbow Convention Lifetime Achievement Award on October 24th in Albany, NY.

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Making a Statement Through Art and Barbering

STMNT Grooming Goods Artist Edition brought an exclusive, community-driven event for barbers, professionals and artists to connect, exchange ideas and explore the role of self-expression. Artist Louis De Guzman unpacks the inspiration behind his design. Creators Julius Arriola, aka Julius Cvesar and Miguel Gutierrez aka Nomad Barber, from the brand's creator trio highlight the importance of the event and break down how the range of products came to be.

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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Fall Colors and Styles Clients Will Be Asking For This Season

Top salon professionals give full breakdowns, formulations and key tips and tricks for the next color client who sits in your chair.

The Global Image Award Entries Are Open

Entries are now open for the 2027 Americas Beauty Show (ABS) by Cosmetologist Chicago Global Image Awards, inviting beauty professionals celebrating the show's theme, PULSE.

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Beauty Professionals Get The VIP Treatment During New York Fashion Week

The GelBottle Inc. collaborates with DUEL and Cosmo Prof Beauty, the professional beauty supply network of Beauty Systems Group, to bring The Pro Penthouse to NYFW. The Pro Penthouse was designed to give these artists a dedicated space to recharge, connect, and be celebrated during one of the industry’s busiest weeks.

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From Scalp Care to Sculptural Braids: Monaè Everett Leads BruceGlen Hair at Fashion Bomb Daily Using Bask & Lather

Celebrity hairstylist, author, educator and all-textures expert Monaè Everett gives the inside scoop on her sculptural braided look that paired bold runway from NYFW.

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Vernon François Named Creative Engineer of Halo

Technology company Halo, known for creating category-defining technology for textured hair, announces Vernon François as Halo's expert advisor and Creative Engineer.

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Rosy Salon Software Partners with mya to Integrate Matchmaking for Salons

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Fall Into Hydration: The Moisture Routine Every Client Needs

As cooler weather arrives, help clients stay ahead of seasonal dryness with a moisture-first routine. Discover how Aluram's Moisturizing Collection keeps hair soft, healthy, and beautifully hydrated from wash to finish.

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Olaplex Shape Set Hairspray Eliminates the Hold vs. Hair Health Tradeoff

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The Black Hair Reimagined Masterclass Sets the Tone for New York Fashion Week

The Black Hair Reimagined masterclass brings creativity, technique insight, and behind-the-scenes approaches from Jawara Wauchope and Malcolm Marquez to kick off New York Fashion Week.

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The Nail Professional of the Year Award Makes a Comeback for NAHA 2027

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Hard Water Build-Up: How Stylists Can Spot It, Treat It and Educate Clients

Learn what to look for and how to address hard water buildup concerns behind the chair.