Top Nail Looks at the 2021 BET Awards

These five ladies rocked the 2021 BET Awards with their super chic nail sets!

Jul 1st, 2021

The 2021 BET Awards show attendees rocked the red carpet and did not disappoint with their style.

The hair, makeup and outfits on the red carpet and during performances were about sleek, '90s/2000s-inspired aesthetics, complete with middle parts, ombré lips, swoops and baby hairs. However, the incredible nail sets the nominees, presenters and guests in attendance sported stole the show for us.

How to Slay Summer 2021’s Hottest Hair Color Trends

Beauty Launchpad spoke with Oliver Adams and Luis Rodriguez about tips for maintaining 2021’s top hair colors, their go-to coloring techniques and what trends will last long after the warm days of summer.

@twistedfringehair / via Instagram

7 Memes That Perfectly Describe What It's Like to Be a Hairstylist

In honor of Beautician’s Day on June 26, 2021, we have rounded up seven memes that will make you chuckle while simultaneously say “I feel seen.”

[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.

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BIG NEWS: Beauty Go Pro Show Virtual Is Announced for October

Beauty Go Pro Show, a virtual salon professional education event by Beauty Launchpad and NAILPRO, is coming this October.

Photo by Pedro Henrique Santos on Unsplash.

Summer 2021: What’s Trending in Hair Color?

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

Left to right: Kylee Heath's textured waves air-dry tutorial; Karla Valenzuela's shaggy cut for wash-and-go styling.

Trend Alert: Air-Dried and Effortless Styles for Summer 2021

From less makeup to more effortless on-the-go hairstyles, uncomplicated grooming routines are often a preferred summertime trend.

Top Colorists Age 30 and Under

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

Image credit: Laurie Sparham.

How Nadia Stacey Master Revamped Cruella De Vil's Iconic Hair For 2021

Set in 1977 London, the hairstyles worn by leading actress Emma Stone and the other cast members in the upcoming movie "Cruella" were heavily influenced by the punk movement of England during that time.

Engin Akyurt via Pexels

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.

The mullet was the most searched hair trend over the past 12 months. @mileycyrus / via Instagram

The Top 5 Hairstyles Your Clients Are Searching For

“The 2021 Hair Report” from Cosmetify breaks down the most searched hair trends over the past 12 months.

Choppy cuts with lots of layers by @shaydempsey1 / via Instagram.

4 Top Artists Share Their Spring 2021 Hair Trend Predictions

Hairstylists can embrace the renewing energy of spring to revive lockdown locks with these predictions from four of Wella Company’s top artists/ambassadors.

Cameron Kepford and Lo Wheeler; courtesy of Cameron Kepford

Beauty Launchpad Educators Celebrate Hairdresser Appreciation Day

From fellow stylists to mentors to popular Instagram accounts, these are the pros who keep our education team inspired—and that deserves some appreciation.