Beauty News
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.
A Federal Rule Could Shut Down 92 Percent of Cosmetology Programs and the Industry Is Fighting Back
A new Department of Education earnings rule threatens to cut federal funding for 92% of cosmetology programs. The beauty industry is pushing back hard.
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.
Inside Danger Jones’ New Push To Win Over Professional Stylists
Danger Jones drops 84 shade permanent line Epilogue, launches Danger Society for stylists, and projects 84 percent growth in 2026 sales.
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.
Redken Drops Blonde IQ and Gives Colorists Three New Tools for Predictable Lift
Redken's Blonde IQ Spring 2026 launch brings three lighteners built for controlled lift, cleaner tone, and fewer surprises in the bowl. Here is what to know.
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.
