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Summer 2021: What’s Trending in Hair Color?

The report uncovers summer 2021's hair coloring behaviors as well as sought-after trends.

[GIVEAWAY] Gold Medal Maintenance: Diving Into Healthy, Beautiful Hair

[GIVEAWAY] Gold Medal Maintenance: Diving Into Healthy, Beautiful Hair

Dive into preventative maintenance and upkeep with Olympic Diver Jess Parratto and Expert Stylist Katherine Maddox, answering questions and busting common myths.

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All-Star Challenge Winners Announced

American Crew unveils the five global winners of the 2021 All-Star Challenge.

Beauty Launchpad Beauty Launchpad June 2021

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Beauty Launchpad June 2021

[SPECIAL OFFER] 5 Ways to Help Create Flawless Makeup

[SPECIAL OFFER] 5 Ways to Help Create Flawless Makeup

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Kumenhair Gets Geometric with UMA Collection

Chiara Ferragni Named GHD International Brand Ambassador

Aquage Hair Care Enlists Celebrity Stylist Laura Polko

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A Peek Inside With Love Salon

At With Love Salon, giving back is the only way forward.

Sally Beauty Joins Forces with Heather Chelan

Sally Beauty and viral sensation Heather Chelan are collaborating for a new campaign that celebrates self-expression.

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How to Compensate for Tipping Shortages

Patrick Shanahan, CEO of DaySmart, provides 3 strategies for combating tipping shortages in your salon/spa.

[SPECIAL OFFER] 5 Ways to Help Create Flawless Makeup

[SPECIAL OFFER] 5 Ways to Help Create Flawless Makeup

Great skincare is the foundation for great makeup, helping create the perfect canvas for natural makeup to full-on glam. We want our clients to look and feel their most beautiful.

Top Colorists Age 30 and Under

Nine years and running! Beauty Launchpad presents its annual list of today’s top colorists.

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6 Social Media Updates to Make Right Now

Salon owner Blake Reed Evans provides surefire ways to take your business to the next level by leveraging social media.

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Top Hairfluencers 2021

Cosmetify releases its list of the top 50 "hairfluencers" of 2021.

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4 Mental Health Tips for Your Salon

These are four tips for making your salon a place where mental health can thrive, even on the tough days.

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5 Strategies for Executing Changes in Your Salon

Tim Howard of Vish Color Management shares how to effectively establish positive changes in your salon.

Meet the Andis Global Artistic Team

Andis appoints barbering greats Kevin Luchmun and Kenny Duncan as leaders of its global artistic team.

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The Most-Booked Services Since the Reopening of Salons

Booksy examined booking data across the United States found on the platform January 1–April 30, 2021, based on appointment booking data from the Booksy platform from March 2020 through March 2021.

Stress stemming from COVID-19 has increased body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), including skin picking, nail biting and hair pulling.

COVID-19’s Impact on Nail Biting and Hair Pulling

Societal changes (read: social distancing, global lockdowns and quarantine) “have the potential to compound the increased social isolation already experienced by those with body-focused repetitive behaviors."