F.A.S.T. Haircare Is Going Mass, Here Is What That Means for Pros

F.A.S.T. Haircare Is Going Mass, Here Is What That Means for Pros

F.A.S.T. Haircare is expanding into thousands of retail doors in 2026, and the move says a lot about where the hair growth category is heading.
L'Oreal Is Acquiring Color Wow and Here Is What That Means for Stylists

L'Oreal Is Acquiring Color Wow and Here Is What That Means for Stylists

L'Oreal signed an agreement to acquire Color Wow, adding the fast growing professional brand to its portfolio alongside Kerastase and Redken.
OpenChair Wants To Be The Airbnb Of The Beauty Industry And It Drops This Summer

OpenChair Wants To Be The Airbnb Of The Beauty Industry And It Drops This Summer

A new app called OpenChair promises chair rentals, suite finds, and salon sales for stylists, barbers, and tattoo artists. Here is what pros need to know.
Amika Just Rebuilt Its Ambassador Program and Pros Should Pay Attention

Amika Just Rebuilt Its Ambassador Program and Pros Should Pay Attention

Amika relaunched Stylist Circle on April 30 with a tiered structure that actually pays working pros, not just celebrity names. Here is what changed and why.