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Nov 13th, 2009

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Pushing the Boundaries of Balayage: Beyond the Sun-Kissed Look

Nov/Dec 2025 Editor's Letter

Bintou Diallo: Free to (Be)a(U)ty

Bintou Diallo is a champion for creativity, freedom, and self-expression. Learn her story in this issue's Artist Spotlight.

Inclusive Beauty, Elevated: The JCPenney Pro Team Leads the Way

Inclusive Beauty, Elevated: The JCPenney Pro Team Leads the Way

Discover Beauty Without Limits This Holiday Season with JCPenney Beauty & Salon

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Beauty Launchpad Readers' Choice Awards 2025 Winners & Finalists Announced!

From head to toe, exceptional beauty brands from both hair and nail products, tools and software nominated themselves to be voted the Reader’s Choice for 2025.

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Holiday Planning for Beauty Pros: Maximize Revenue with Holiday Retail and Themed Service Ideas

Spa owner & manicurist Patricia Reign provides spot-on solutions that elevate your opportunities in this seasonal guide!

Introducing Hairstory's Silicone-Free STYLING GEL

Engineered to Define Coils and Curls Without Crunch!

Minimalist Manicures Ran the 2025 Emmy Awards Red Carpet

Celebrity manicurists deliver understated nails for maximum impact on the Emmy Awards' red carpet

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Meet Your 2025 25 Under 50K

Check out our annual list of today’s up and coming beauty pros with less than 50K Instagram followers at the time of print.

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Beauty Launchpad Announces 30 Under 30 Winners for 2025

Sponsored by Denman Professional, Beauty Launchpad's 30 Under 30 contest spotlights 30 emerging hair professionals under 30 years of age. See the full list of winners.

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Achieve a Better Blonde with These Expert Tips

Four blonding experts share their tips to formulate and maintain gorgeous, bright blonde shades just in time for summer.

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Get Glossy with milk_shake

milk_shake is introducing new red and gold gloss shades to its full color portfolio.