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Beauty Launchpad Announces Readers' Choice Awards 2024 Winners and Finalists

The professional beauty community has spoken. From hair care products to men's grooming and salon software, these are the winners and finalists of Beauty Launchpad's 2024 Readers' Choice Awards. Did your favorite brands make the cut?

The Hybrid Business Model ft. Refinery Hair Co.

The Hybrid Business Model ft. Refinery Hair Co.

The salon industry offers various options to manage and operate, whether booth rental, commission-based or hourly. Some salon owners have chosen to take on all the above.

Learn how to remove color from textured hair while keeping strands nourished with Fix & Fortify from Color Oops.

How-To: Remove Color from Textured Hair While Keeping Strands Nourished

Learn how to remove color from textured hair while keeping strands nourished with Fix & Fortify from Color Oops.

November/December 2024

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November/December 2024

How Olaplex Is Breaking Boundaries and Building Bonds

How Olaplex Is Breaking Boundaries and Building Bonds

The new law marks significant step towards hair inclusivity, as California is home to the highest number of cosmetology schools in the United States.

California Becomes 5th State to Mandate Textured Hair Education for Cosmetology Licensing

America’s Beauty Show and Cosmetologists Chicago announces the official launch of America’s Beauty Show 2025 (ABS), taking place from April 5-7, 2025, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.

GROW Your Community at America's Beauty Show 2025

Tiffany Green, Olivia Garden Ambassador and owner of T.A.G. Studio, has crafted three inspiring fall looks using the Olivia Garden CurlyHair Brushes.

3 Fall Hairstyles That Celebrate Natural Curls and Waves

The global beauty industry is projected to expand significantly through 2027

5 Critical Trends in the Future of Beauty

The global beauty industry is projected to expand significantly through 2027. These five trends and observations will be an essential aspect of the projected industry growth, according to The State of Fashion: Beauty market report.

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Make Your Clients Feel Festive With 10 Holiday Updos

The holiday season is here, so we are sharing 10 festive holiday updos from our followers, so you can help your clients look merry and bright for any occasion.

How Olivia Thompson Beats Burnout Behind The Chair

How Olivia Thompson Beats Burnout Behind The Chair

We sat down with stylist, brand ambassador and educator Olivia Thompson (@omgartistry), who gave us some practical tips to beat burnout that include making a no list, time blocking and ensuring your physical wellness with a great mat like Smart Step Salon

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Do you pay attention to the bills being lobbied for in the hair industry?

Take this quick poll to let us know if you are paying attention to what bills the hair industry is lobbying for in U.S.

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5 Hair Masks for Lucious Locks

As winter approaches, you want to make sure you keep your hair nourished. Here, Beauty Launchpad Associate Managing Editor Gabby Bach recommends her five favorite hair masks!

Cutler's sustainable gloves

Sustainable Gloves Make Applying Hair Color Safer for Stylists

Led by Rodney Cutler and Tyson Kennedy, they researched and developed an alternative and, once it was perfected, started supplying their nine locations with sustainable gloves specifically designed for stylists, by stylists.

America’s Beauty Show by Cosmetologists Chicago is excited to announce the promotion of four key leaders and the addition of a passionate new team member.

America’s Beauty Show Celebrates Leadership Growth and Welcomes New Talent

America’s Beauty Show by Cosmetologists Chicago is excited to announce the promotion of four key leaders and the addition of a passionate new team member.

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Results: Do you struggle to sell retail to your clients?

See the results of a recent poll where Beauty Launchpad asked its followers if they struggle to sell retail to their clients.

OLAPLEX Announces Vernon François as New Global Brand Ambassador

Hair care professionals are at the core of the OLAPLEX brand, and the Global Brand Ambassadors are a direct reflection of OLAPLEX’s ongoing commitment to partnering with the beauty industry’s most innovative stylists and colorists.

Framesi International Congress Attendees at Show Close

Framesi International Congress 2024 Wraps Up in Budapest

From October 6 to 10, the Framesi International Congress 2024 took place in the imperial setting of Budapest. More than 900 participants from over 30 countries gathered to experience a program full of inspiration and innovation.

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Boost Hair Vitality on International Stress Awareness Day

As we mark International Stress Awareness Day on November 1, it's a great time to call in the professionals and recognize that stress impacts not only our mental and physical well-being but also our hair health.

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milk_shake and DEPOT Add DePasquale Salon Systems to Professional Salon Distribution Network

Beautynova Americas, home of professional premium hair care brands milk_shake, DEPOT and Medavita, is expanding their reach to salons in New Jersey through the exciting addition of DePasquale Salon Systems.