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Lili Reinhart's Olive Smith Wig Details in The Love
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Jelly Nail Trend Drives 24,650% Search Surge
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Nail artists forecast autumn 2026 trends that blend opposing aesthetics, from dark auras to jelly French manicures.
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London Fashion Week SS27 Shows Nail Art Trends
London Fashion Week's spring/summer 2027 shows featured ten distinct nail styles, from droplet designs to velvet hues, created by leading manicurists and
Salon & pro
ORLY Marks 50 Years of the French Manicure
ORLY is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the French Manicure, created by founder Jeff Pink in 1976. The company is proposing a French Manicure Day and submitting the original kit to the Smithsonian.
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Aria AI Receptionist Books Appointments 24/7
Allure Automation's Aria is an AI receptionist for beauty professionals. It answers calls, texts, and DMs 24/7 to book appointments and recover lost leads.
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Zenoti launches DoubleBook for on-demand
Zenoti's new DoubleBook platform connects licensed cosmetologists with salons for flexible, short-term assistant work, featuring automated license
Systems
Meet the Manager: Natasha McMillen at Janet St. Paul Studio for Hair and Beauty
Natasha McMillen, Director of Operations at Janet St. Paul Studio for Hair and Beauty, shares her experience and leadership style in this Meet the Manager profile.
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Round Brushes: How Curvature, Tension, and Airflow Create
Bass Brushes' president details how the traditional round brush remains a vital, adaptable tool for professional stylists, explaining the coordinated
Shapes
Harper Ellis Social Media Workshop Launches
Harper Ellis Hair Co. launches a November Social Media Workshop to teach stylists how to market their work, book more clients, and boost revenue.
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Pro Beauty Pulse: July 2026 Insights
The Pro Beauty Pulse, a collaboration between the Professional Beauty Association and Pivot Point International, compares industry sentiment with actual
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Nail art
Jelly Nail Trend Drives 24,650% Search Surge
The sheer, translucent jelly nail trend, originating in Korea, is seeing massive online interest. A product gallery highlights 13 polishes and gels for achieving the glass-like finish.
Nail art
Fall 2026 Nail Trends Embrace Contradictory Styles
Nail artists forecast autumn 2026 trends that blend opposing aesthetics, from dark auras to jelly French manicures.
Nail art
London Fashion Week SS27 Shows Nail Art Trends
London Fashion Week's spring/summer 2027 shows featured ten distinct nail styles, from droplet designs to velvet hues, created by leading manicurists and
Nail care
Nail care
Premiere San Antonio Nail Show Hits Record Attendance
The Premiere San Antonio beauty show, presented by SalonCentric, reported a 30% attendance increase with over 12,000 visits.
Nail care
NYFW SS27 Nail Trends Forecast Industry Obsessions
New York Fashion Week's Spring/Summer 2027 shows featured five key nail trends, from vertical stripes to cherry red, created by top artists for major
Nail care
Nail Techs Face Lifelong Allergies from Uncured Acrylates
Nail technicians risk permanent contact dermatitis from skin exposure to uncured acrylates in gel and e-file dust, with under-curing identified as a major
Salon & pro
Salon & pro
ORLY Marks 50 Years of the French Manicure
ORLY is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the French Manicure, created by founder Jeff Pink in 1976. The company is proposing a French Manicure Day and submitting the original kit to the Smithsonian.
Salon & pro
Salon Growth Plan Must Include Wellness Strategy
Industry expert Tracy Rado argues that salons are already part of the multi-trillion dollar wellness economy and outlines three practical
Salon & pro
Calvin Stovall's Iconic Framework for Salon Culture
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Road to NAHA Series Details Creative Process
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