July/August 2023

Beauty Launchpad July/August 2023

July/August 2023

Find out what the pain points are for salons with their booking process, what features to look for when finding a booking platform and how to manage the dreaded no-show when handling booking from four beauty experts.

4 Beauty Experts Share Their Top Tips for Using Salon Booking Software

Allen Ruiz shares how to bring a bixie to life, his 5 salon must haves and more in Beauty Launchpad's July/August cover feature.

How-To: Bixie from NAHA Master Stylist of the Year Winner Allen Ruiz

In August 2023, Beauty Launchpad delivered a curated collection of professional beauty products from to 50 salon professionals in our Blondes Beauty Box.

What Products Are Featured in Beauty Launchpad's Blondes Beauty Box?

Beauty pros give you insight as to what may be causing your client’s hair loss, how to treat it and what products are the best line of defense.

How-To: Care for Clients Experiencing Hair Loss

Several pro barbers share what trends they’ve seen this summer, what techniques you need to follow and what tools you should have in your arsenal to create them.

What Cuts Are Trending This Summer?

Olivia Thompson (@omgartistry) shares tips to amplify your salon’s and personal social presence and take it to the next level.

6 Ways To Expand Your Social Presence

Drew Inge is a master stylist and salon owner. In this Q&A with Beauty Launchpad, he shares his memories of the time he first graduated and what advice he would give to new pros who’ve just graduated.

Drew Inge Shares His Advice to New Pros

Beauty Launchpad asked its Instagram followers for the advice they would offer the Class of 2023, and they shared their responses.

What Advice Would You Give to New Pros Who Just Graduated?

Nikola Cline from Brandettes shares her tips and advice for where to start with a mid-year marketing check-in for your salon.

Where Should You Start With a Mid-year Marketing Check-in for Your Salon?

Elizabeth Faye shares positive tools that will assist you as a stylist, salon owner, educator and leader.

7 Strategies to Boost Your Well-being

Feel as good walking into work as you do out of the salon.

Find Your Dream Team with JCPenney Salon

Blonde Specialist and Social Media Expert Olivia Thompson (@omgartistry) addresses the biggest blonde myth that she’s encountered and how to squash it by helping your blonde clients learn to properly care for their hair.

How-To: Address Common Myths About Blonde Hair

Beauty Launchpad asked its Instagram followers for the blonde myths they’ve encountered, and they shared their responses.

What’s the Biggest Myth About Blondes You’ve Encountered?

The results are in and Denman’s Stage Star USA winner has just been announced.

Denman Announces Their Stage Star USA Winner

Learn how Arkansas-based hairstylist Reagan Fox created a textured box bob.

How-To: Textured Bob Haircut

Beauty Launchpad Editor in Chief Katie Anderson recommends six travel products you should pack with you for your Summer 2023 vacations.

6 Travel Products for Summer 2023

Learn how to create curtain bangs from Orlando-based hairstylist and lover of fringe and textured cuts, Ellie Stommel (@thebangsbabe).

How-To: Curtain Bangs

The Ashtae Artistry Team shares their tips for creating mermaidcore hair looks, as well as shares six mermaidcore hair looks.

6 Tips for Creating Mermaidcore Hair Looks