2025 is almost here! Are you ... ready for it?
Hair professionals and their clientele are testing the limits of beauty innovation like never before, demanding elevated value from product to branding and packaging to marketing and social engagement. At the same time, the beauty market across the hair industry is more crowded than ever, with new innovations finding their way into the industry to keep up with the latest trends and be more inclusive of different hair types, textures and needs.
To inspire and equip salon professionals, their clientele and pro beauty brands to rise to the challenge, Beauty Launchpad will spend 2025 connecting the dots between emerging cut, color and style trends; the latest salon and business education for rising and beauty pros; the newest innovative product releases in the industry and more!
Readers will come away with the inspiration, insights, tools and resources they need to take their work at the salon to the next level!
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Beauty Launchpad's 2025 Monthly Editorial Themes
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January/February
SCALP CARE:
- Scalp Exfoliation Products/Tools
- Scalp Treatment
- Supplements
- Dandruff Products
- Scalp Care Education
BRUNETTES 
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- Color Tools
- Color Supplies
- Brunette Color Care
- Brunette Color Trends
TOP 20 SALONS COMPETITION
SUPPLIER INSIGHTS
- New Product Releases
MAGAZINE DUE DATES
- Editorial: 12/01/24
- Ad Close: 12/09/24
March/April
ECO-FRIENDLY BEAUTY
- Natural/Organic Products
- Eco Salon Supplies
- Sustainable Initiatives in the Beauty Industry
- Eco-Salon Tools
- Sustainability Education
WEDDING
- Styling Products
- Hair Tutorial/Trends
- Updo Styles
EXTENSIONS
- Wefts
- Tie-in Extensions
- Clip-in Extensions
- Hair Care with Extensions
SUPPLIER INSIGHTS
- New Product Releases
BEAUTY BOX
- Green Beauty
Magazine Due Dates:
- Editorial: 02/01/25
- Ad Close: 02/05/25
May/June
VIVIDS
- Vivid Colors
- Color Tools
- Color Supplies
- Vivid Color Care
- Vivid Color Trends
BLONDES 
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- Blonde Shampoos & Conditioners
- Blonde Color Products
- Color Enhancement Products
- Color Tools & Supplies
- Blonde Hair Trends/Education
30 UNDER 30 COMPETITION
- Spotlights 30 stylists under 30 years of age
SUPPLIER INSIGHTS
- New Product Releases
BEAUTY BOX
- Blondes
Magazine Due Dates:
- Editorial: 04/01/25
- Ad Close: 04/04/25
July/August
MEN
- Barbering Tools & Products
- Shaving Tools & Products
- Clippers
- Barber Education
TRENDING CUTS
- Clippers
- Razors
- Shears
- Hair Cleansing and Care
- Hair Treatment Products
- Hair Tools
CURLS/TEXTURED HAIR
- Curl Cleansing
- Curl Treatments
- Hair Tools
SUPPLIER INSIGHTS
- New Product Releases
BEAUTY BOX
- Innovative Beauty
Magazine Due Dates
- Editorial: 06/01/25
- Ad Close: 06/06/25
September/October
REDS/COPPERS
- Red Color Dye & Developer
- Color Tools
- Color Supplies
- Red Color Care and Maintenance
- Red Color Trends
TEXTURE
- Cleansing and Care
- Cutting Tools
- Treatments
- Styling
25 UNDER 50K COMPETITION
- Spotlights 25 stylists under 50K Instagram followers
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SUPPLIER INSIGHTS
- New Product Releases
Magazine Due Dates:
- Editorial: 08/01/25
- Ad Close: 07/29/25
November/December
READERS' CHOICE
- Hair Care
- Cutting Tools
- Treatments
- Styling
BALAYAGE
- Dyes
- Color Tools
- Color Supplies
- Color Care
SALON SOFTWARE AND SUPPLIES
- Furniture
- Linens
- Salon Tools
- Color Supplies
TOP 10 BEAUTY TRENDS
SUPPLIER INSIGHTS
- New Product Releases
BEAUTY BOX
- Readers' Choice
MAGAZINE DUE DATES
- Editorial: 10/01/25
- Ad Close: 10/06/25
