Beauty News
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...
The Case for Razor Cutting: Why the Blade is a Stylist’s Best Friend
In the world of professional hair, there is a common misconception about what clients actually want. While we often think in terms of techniques—bobs, layers, or face-framing, clients rarely walk...
Nova Elite: Straight Lines. Pure Power. No Compromise
Every professional hair shear we design starts with a story, something that connects how it feels in your hand to how it performs on the hair. The Nova Elite is that...
Mizutani Scissors Return to FreeSalonEducation.com
Legendary Japanese Craftsmanship Is Back Where It Belongs We’re excited to announce the return of Mizutani Scissors to FreeSalonEducation.com. For over a decade, Mizutani was a cornerstone of our shop—representing...
