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Ulta Beauty Announces Artistic Leads: Danielle Keasling and Michelle O’Connor To Guide Creative Vision
Artist Collective members Danielle Keasling and Michelle O'Connor will serve as Artistic Leads to guide and align the creative vision of the Collective for key Ulta Beauty platforms and projects across the professional beauty industry.
L’Oréal Professionnel Unveils Transformation Day, The First-Ever Global Event Celebrating Hair Transformation
More than 100 celebrities, influencers, and hair experts came together to create the two-day event in Paris in recognition of the passion, skill, and dedication of hair professionals worldwide. L’Oréal Professionnel Global Brand President Clair Le Bleis sat down with SALON TODAY to talk about the significance of the event, which also celebrated Hairdresser Appreciation Day.
Wellness Watch: Expert Picks & Curated Essentials
Explore this curated selection of standout brands and essential products shaping today’s growing wellness and spa industry.
America’s Beauty Show 2026 Draws Record Attendance, Delivering Transformative Experience for the Professional Beauty Community
Attendees called the 103rd edition of ABS “the Coachella of the Beauty Industry” as 20,000+ Beauty Professionals gathered for education, connection, and inspiration.
Shampoo, Rinse, Repeat: Salon Clients Face a Water Cycle Crisis of Mineral Buildup on Hair
Neutralizing the damaging effects of water benefits the hair from texture to shine to color longevity, and it’s the science behind Malibu C products.
America’s Beauty Show Announces 2026 Global Image Awards Winners
America's Beauty Show proudly announces the winners of the 2026 Global Image Awards (GIA), honoring exceptional artistry, creativity, and innovation across the professional beauty industry.
Dazzle With Shiny Haircolor
Craft with confidence, challenge your creativity, work from inspiration. Prepare your chair for every canvas with Moroccanoil's expanded color lines and advanced technology.
How Michelle Bowden Had a Breakout Year (and How Other Stylists Can, Too)
From working backstage at multiple Paris Fashion Week shows to collaborating on four creative collections and expanding her international stage work, Michelle Bowden has had an incredible year of growth. Here, we break down her approach that drove her momentum, offering a framework for stylists looking to elevate their own careers.
Inside the RE:GEN USA Roadshow: Why Hair Loss and Regenerative Care Are Taking Center Stage
A multi-city tour from DermapenWorld spotlighted the growing convergence of hair, skin, and medical aesthetics and what it means for salon professionals.
Something Special: Caidy Brasure - Architectural Precision
In an industry with so many options and opportunities, we asked these artists what made them niche down and choose a specialty. See Caidy Brasure's perspective on specializing in editorial and special occasion styling.
Something Special: Shonda Harvey-Gayle - Taking the Leap
In an industry with so many options and opportunities, we asked these artists what made them niche down and choose a specialty. See Shonda Harvey-Gayle's perspective on specializing in extensions.
Something Special: Stacey Ciceron - It Comes Naturally
In an industry with so many options and opportunities, we asked these artists what made them niche down and choose a specialty. See Stacey Ciceron's perspective on specializing in natural texture.
K18 Launches Pro Artist Program, A New Era of Hair Education by Stylists for Stylists
The biotech-powered brand launches a global initiative designed to champion the educators and stylists shaping the future of the professional hair industry.
Stylist Life - Jerwin Carlos: Educator. Artist. Father. Hair Ninja.
Get to know Jerwin Carlos, a fun-loving hairstylist and a member of Ulta Beauty's Artist Collective.
Step-by-Step: How to Create the Modern Ombre
Create a look of quiet luxury with this modern take on ombré, featuring beautiful dimension and depth with strategic pops of blonde around the face and ends. The initial effect is bright and beautiful, with purposefully placed depth creating longevity as the hair grows out.
Step-by-Step: How to Recreate This Refined Shag
Get the steps to create this look, New Muse, which is a "couture cut," that perfectly accentuates the client’s face shape and haircolor. Straight lines build structure, while soft, jagged, diffused lines showcase a delicate beauty.
From Consultation to Correction: Managing Expectations and Getting Color Right
A master colorist on why great hair color is never “simple.”
Beyond Facials Introduces Revolutionary Volume Boost Spicule Facial
This non-invasive facial, often referred to as 'liquid microneedling,' offers a unique approach to skincare by delivering real collagen benefits without needles or downtime.
The Benefits of Greening Your Bottom Line
For Earth Month, we explore how the professional beauty industry is shifting its position as major waste contributor to a leader in sustainability. We take a closer look at Green Circle Salons, as experts and owners share their favorite environmental sustainable business tips. And, Nicole Rechelbacher shares what it was like to grow up with the industry's biggest environmental pioneer as her father.