Beauty News
AI Powered Hair Analysis Is Walking Into Real Salons
K Scan from Kerastase and Malibu C Digital Scope are bringing measurable, image based hair diagnostics into the salon experience.
Joico Scalp Vitality Brings Skincare Thinking to the Salon Chair
Joico's new Scalp Vitality line applies clinical skincare science to professional scalp health, arriving as the salon industry fully embraces scalp care as its own category.
The Head Spa Boom Is Here and It's Bigger Than You Think
The global head spa market is on track to nearly double by 2033. Here's what's driving it and why salons across the country are paying close attention.
QOAT Launches a New Category in Professional Color Care
Alfredo Lewis introduces QOAT, the first professional haircolor topcoat. Stylist owned, SalonCentric exclusive, and arriving June 1, 2026.
Olaplex Posts Q1 Growth as the Henkel Acquisition Moves Forward
Olaplex reported a solid Q1 2026 with sales up 2.5 percent and the No. 3 PLUS launch leading growth, all while the $1.4 billion Henkel deal moves toward closing.
Is Hair the New Fast Fashion? What Zara’s Entry into Styling Means for You
(Image credit: Photography by Fabien Baron) The retail landscape is shifting, and the latest move from global fashion giant Zara signals an exciting moment for the professional hair industry. With...
The Future of Cosmetic Safety: How the FDA’s New AI System Impacts the Beauty Industry
The "Wild West" of viral beauty products is getting a digital sheriff. The FDA has officially launched a new AI-powered safety system—the Adverse Event Monitoring System (AEMS)—to track product complaints in...
The New Standard for On-the-Go Styling: The Dyson Supersonic™ Travel Hair Dryer
Image credit: Dyson For professional stylists and hair enthusiasts alike, the struggle of travel has always been the compromise. Do you pack your full-sized professional tools and lose half your...
The Power of Portability: Why Every Stylist Should Join the Multi-State License Movement
Getty Images The landscape of professional licensing is undergoing a historic shift. In a major step forward for the beauty and wellness industry, 11 participating states are preparing to issue...
The Reality of Reale Actives: Breaking Down the Alix Earle Skin-Care Controversy
Lately, the internet has been set ablaze by the launch of Reale Actives, the new skin-care line from TikTok titan Alix Earle. While Alix built her empire on "get ready with...
Ulta Beauty World Booth Fire Contained Ahead of Sold-Out Orlando Event
Ulta Beauty World 2026 is still set to move forward this week after an early morning fire broke out inside the Orang County Convention Center—a reminder that even the biggest...
OLAPLEX Joins the Henkel Family: What This $1.4B Acquisition Means for Stylists
The hair industry just felt a massive shift. It was recently announced that Henkel, the powerhouse behind brands like Schwarzkopf Professional and Mydentity, has entered a definitive agreement to acquire OLAPLEX...