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Giving Tuesday: These 3 PBA Charities Directly Assist the Pro Beauty Community

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Botox Still Tops the World’s Most-Searched Aesthetic Treatments as “Natural but Enhanced” Trend Surges

A perfectly icy set of nails from MODERN SALON 100 2025 Honoree Julie Cantu @insatiablenails

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Showstopping Wintry Nails from the MODERN SALON 100 2025

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In partnership with Schwarzkopf Professional USA

These Products Brighten AND Protect Your Bride’s Special Day ‘Do

by Staff

Everyone’s hair could use a little extra care, especially when it needs to look its best, and Schwarzkopf Professional's BLONDME line of bond-repairing products help bridal business educator and stylist Megan Lorson do just that.

In partnership with Moroccanoil

Claim Your Artistic Growth

by Staff

This season, Moroccanoil is tying a new shade extension directly to an educational opportunity, adding three Intense shades while simultaneously offering stylists an Academy certification to strengthen their educational credentials.

Long-haired brunette model with waves and long nails from Modern Salon shoot.

Galleries

Perfect Celebrity: Ulta Beauty Artists on Treating Every Client Like a Star

by Anne Moratto

Justin Toves-Vincilione and Mat Wulff, creative directors and the hair, makeup leads on this Ulta Beauty shoot, say the goal of each service is to provide the client with star treatment, while also remembering that the beauty professional is a star in their own light.

Wellness

Holiday Survival Kit for Busy Beauty Pros

by Anne Moratto

This round up is a short list of fast fixes to put into your Holiday Survival Kit: quick, practical ideas to keep you healthy, rested, and ready, from smart scar care and tidy tools to five-minute makeup, scalp resets, and sleep tips from a pro.

Hair Has No Gender is the nonprofit founded by Chicago stylist and salon owner, Jamie DiGrazia, shown here with a client.

Career

Why Inclusive Language Is the Future of Beauty

by Katherine Carey

By removing gendered language and pricing based on length, texture, and time, salons can create systems that reflect people as they are, not as society has told them to be.

Jan Arnold, Marti Morenings, and Sam Villa to be celebrated at the Beauty Changes Lives Gala on May 30, 2026, in Orlando, FL

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Beauty Changes Lives Announces 2026 Legacy Award Honorees

by Staff

Jan Arnold, Marti Morenings, and Sam Villa to be celebrated at the Beauty Changes Lives Gala on May 30, 2026, in Orlando, FL

Career

Salon Suites: What’s Driving Their Popularity, Growth, and Why They’re Here to Stay

by Karen Kaminski, Owner, Allure Salon Group & Allure Salon Suite Consulting

Are you noticing salon suites popping up everywhere? You’re not imagining it. Salon suites are exploding across the United States, reshaping how beauty professionals build their businesses and how clients experience services.

R+COLOR STAR SIGN contains aloe, which protects against scalp irritation. - courtesy of R+Co

Color

R+COLOR's STAR SIGN Gets 9 New Demi Shades

by Staff

Check out these beautiful new shades added to R+COLOR's line of Demi-Permanent Creme Hair Color, STAR SIGN.

News

Salons of the Year 2025: Design Journeys

by Stacey Soble

Join us in exploring 24 of the nation's most aesthetically pleasing salons. Hear the owners explain what inspired their design choices and see why their guests love visiting these beautiful spaces again and again. See what's new in furniture and equipment, and gather advice in our Inspiration Center. Brought to you by Minerva Beauty and Phorest Salon Software.

In partnership with Schwarzkopf Professional USA

Better Bonds for Brighter Blondes

by Staff

Color-loving stylists know that it’s better to have healthy hair than the brightest, lightest blonde, but there’s no need to compromise between the two. See how blonding master Kim Bruce uses the Schwarzkopf BLONDME line to get bright and healthy blondes.

Minerva Beauty's Seraya Head Spa System features a comfortable lounger for ultimate client relaxation.

Full Service

Minerva Beauty Launches New Head Spa Bed to Elevate Wellness-Focused Services

by Staff

New lounge-style design from Minerva delivers spa-grade comfort, modern aesthetics, and fast nationwide shipping.

Even at its small size, there is no compromise on power with a turbo mode of 92,000 RPM. - courtesy of GA.MA Professional

Style

A Revolution in Hair Dryers: Meet iQSFERA from GA.MA Professional

by Staff

GA.MA Professional, the global hair tool leader, is proud to announce the launch of the new iQSFERA, a category-defining innovation that reimagines what professional hair drying technology can look and feel like.

Style

'Tis the Season for Salon Innovations and Stocking Stuffers

by Nicole Johnson

Enjoy this roundup of exciting launches and beloved products from across the beauty industry, just in time for the holiday season.

Patented device for estheticians combines exfoliation and peach fuzz removal with precision, safety, and clinical results after a single use

Full Service

DERMAFLASH PRO Launches First Professional Sonic Exfoliation System for Spas

by Staff

Patented device for estheticians combines exfoliation and peach fuzz removal with precision, safety, and clinical results after a single use.

Galleries

EDGE Academy Unveils “GlassCandy,” a Six-Look Collection That Blends Precision With Ease

by Anne Moratto

Building on last year’s Neon Arcade, GlassCandy shifts from neon to daylight with softer movement, confident shape, and wearable polish, created by Creative Director Anthony Edge and the EDGE Artistic Team.

Full Service

Designing a Spa Moment

by Anne Moratto

As salon owners increasingly look to expand into wellness, they will find that small touches can make a big impact.

News

Moroccanoil Welcomes New Global Stylist Ambassadors

by Staff

The appointments honor the brand’s heritage of artistic expression and reinforce its commitment to education for both professionals and consumers.

In partnership with Oribe

Golden Threads: Oribe’s Gilded Gift Sets

by Staff

Each year, Oribe turns its holiday gift sets into works of art and 2025’s “Golden Threads” collaboration with Finnish artist Kustaa Saksi is no exception. Inspired by mythology and master craftsmanship, the limited-edition collection blends luxury with meaning, transforming salon retail into an elevated client experience. See how Flaunt Hair Salon brings the collection to life with immersive displays, team engagement, and record-breaking holiday sales.

News

Is Your Business Built to Last? Find Out with This Survival Health Check

by Staff

Want to know if your business is built to last? Vagaro's Business Health Check gives you a personalized score and clear recommendations to strengthen your salon business. Think of it like a wellness checkup—only this time, your business is the patient.

The love pours out the door and into a long list of submissions from salon owners who wanted us to know about their rising talent. - AI-generated

Stylist Spotlight

Salon Owners Share Their Pride in Their Up-and-Coming Talent

by Anne Moratto

As we prepared this year’s MODERN SALON 100, our annual recognition of standout artists, we invited salon owners to nominate rising stars on their teams. The response was tremendous, filled with heartfelt praise for talented professionals.

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