The Celebrity Colorist as Brand, Why 2026 Belongs to the Person Behind the Chair

The Celebrity Colorist as Brand, Why 2026 Belongs to the Person Behind the Chair

Celebrity colorists are becoming full blown beauty brands in 2026 with product lines and media reach, and that shift has real lessons for working stylists.
June 24, 2026 — Matt Beck
Davines Is Betting on Salons While Everyone Else Chases Retail

Davines Is Betting on Salons While Everyone Else Chases Retail

As pro haircare floods Amazon and big box shelves, Davines is doubling down on the salon channel and posting growth while the market shrinks.
Sally Beauty Launches ColorFest, A Bet That Color Is Having a Cultural Moment

Sally Beauty Launches ColorFest, A Bet That Color Is Having a Cultural Moment

Sally Beauty rolls out ColorFest, a new campaign built around self expression through color, and it signals where retail thinks the category is heading.
June 20, 2026 — Matt Beck