Beauty News
NAHA 2026 Recap, Tapestry of Beauty Crowns a New Class of Winners
A rundown of the 37th annual North American Hairstyling Awards, the Tapestry of Beauty theme, repeat champions, and a brand new international category.
End of an Era: Bumble and bumble Closes Its Iconic Midtown East Salon
Bumble and bumble will close its Midtown East salon on June 27 as the brand goes all in on SalonCentric distribution. Here is what it 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 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
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 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.
