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Behind the Look: The Nail Art and Teamwork Behind Jason Wu's NYFW Spring 2027 Presentation

Professional nail care brand China Glaze partnered with fashion designer Jason Wu as the official nail partner for the presentation of his Spring 2027 collection during New York Fashion Week, with Lead manicurist and nail artist Cinthia Barbosa of Major Face creating the nail look for the night.

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Making a Statement Through Art and Barbering

STMNT Grooming Goods Artist Edition brought an exclusive, community-driven event for barbers, professionals and artists to connect, exchange ideas and explore the role of self-expression. Artist Louis De Guzman unpacks the inspiration behind his design. Creators Julius Arriola, aka Julius Cvesar and Miguel Gutierrez aka Nomad Barber, from the brand's creator trio highlight the importance of the event and break down how the range of products came to be.

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How Professionals Can Customize LIONYX Lacquer's Recent Launches For Clients

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Beauty Professionals Get The VIP Treatment During New York Fashion Week

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Beetles Gel Polish Strengthens Its Presence in the Professional Nail Industry

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How to Create Minimalist Fall Leaf Nails

The Global Image Award Entries Are Open

Entries are now open for the 2027 Americas Beauty Show (ABS) by Cosmetologist Chicago Global Image Awards, inviting beauty professionals celebrating the show's theme, PULSE.

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From Scalp Care to Sculptural Braids: Monaè Everett Leads BruceGlen Hair at Fashion Bomb Daily Using Bask & Lather

Celebrity hairstylist, author, educator and all-textures expert Monaè Everett gives the inside scoop on her sculptural braided look that paired bold runway from NYFW.

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From the Classroom to the Main Stage: Building the Future of Beauty

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Beauty in The Age of AI: What AI Means for the Future of Beauty Careers

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The Top Five Tips for New Stylists

Jesse Linares, Sam Villa ArTeam, shares the five lessons he has learned (and RE-learned) over the years that he wishes he had mastered early on as a stylist.

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The Color Formulas That Dominated The Emmys Red Carpet

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A Loyalty Program Putting Nail Professionals First

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ACTIIV Takes a New Approach to Professional Hair Protection with the Launch of INTEGRITYrx

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Vernon François Named Creative Engineer of Halo

Technology company Halo, known for creating category-defining technology for textured hair, announces Vernon François as Halo's expert advisor and Creative Engineer.

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Profit and Personal Working Together

Nina Tulio talks about her book, the fundamentals of starting a business, and what's driving her as an educator today.

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Rizos Curls Takes Hair to Mirror-like Levels with Its Recent Collection

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Rosy Salon Software Partners with mya to Integrate Matchmaking for Salons