In The Know
Take it Outside: New CA Guidelines Allow for Hair, Nail Services Outdoors
In some California counties, salons and barbershops may take their business outdoors if they follow certain guidelines.
Stylists with Coronavirus Saw 139 Clients, None of Them Fell Ill. Everyone Wore a Mask.
In May, the people interacted with two hair stylists with confirmed coronavirus infections, but none ended up showing symptoms of Covid-19. The stylists and the clients were required to wear masks during their time in the salon.
Friends of Beauty Changes Lives Award $250K in Relief Grants to Beauty Pros Impacted by the Pandemic
Led by the generosity of CND and the Horst M. Rechelbacher Foundation, a coalition of Beauty Changes Lives Experience sponsors reallocate sponsorship dollars to support beauty professionals affected by the pandemic.
Nails.INC Launches 45 Second Speedy Line
Available in 10 shades, each promising to provide the perfect touch dry mani in, the brand says, just 45 seconds.
CA Salons Ordered to Close...Again
In a press conference on July 13, CA Governor Newsom ordered certain businesses, among them hair and nail salons, to close their doors due to a spike in coronavirus.
Planning Your Future: Is A 401K An Important Perk?
Getting employees to appreciate the importance of THE FUTURE with a 401K plan is the goal of Arik Efros, co-owner of the Eva Scrivo Salon. Efros outlines the importance of this perk and explains why many of the people in their NYC salon have already a nice bundle waiting for them upon retirement.
Fall 2020 Collections: Vintage Market from Dazzle Dry
Dazzle Dry's newest curated collection.
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Fractured Not Broken: Wella Virtual Fundraiser Slated for July 12
The event will raise money for two organizations Wella supports: the Professional Beauty Association's COVID-19 Relief Fund to aid in salon industry recovery efforts and The Loveland Foundation, an organization committed to showing up for communities of color in unique and powerful ways, with a particular focus on Black women and girls.
Farouk Systems Inc. Launches Health + Care Division
Going beyond haircare, the company's new Health + Care category will showcase an array of CHI & BioSilk product innovations to help kill viruses, bacteria and germs.
According to New Report, Professional Nail Care May See Spike in Sales
Unlike other professional beauty segments, the professional nail care market may still see a spike in sales thanks to nail polishes and care categories.
Endless Summer Collection from KBShimmer
Eight new nail polishes will retail for $10 each and all feature a jelly base accented by color-shifting flakes.
Aveda Activates 3.6 Acre Solar Array at Minnesota Headquarters
New solar array will provide 50% of manufacturing facility’s annual demand and will offset more than 1,100 metric tons of CO2 per year.
Kim Kardashian West and Coty Announce Plans to Expand Beauty Brands Globally
Coty Inc. (NYSE: COTY) and Kim Kardashian West announced today that they have entered into a strategic transaction to further develop Kardashian West’s business globally.
Giselle Caballero Wins NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 7
This NTNA season was the toughest call of them all. Without the judges ever seeing the contestants or nails in person, judging was based on video submissions, Facebook Lives, written descriptions, and final photos from Top 3 contenders.
Valentino Beauty Pure Launching Educational Initiatives to Empower Nail Technicians
Valentino Beauty Pure is also launching a YouTube channel in July to teach nail technicians how to succeed and grow income, with a podcast launch to follow.
Beauty Futures, a New Beauty Holding Company, Launches
Beauty Futures, LLC is a new beauty holding company that supports the professional salon industry through product innovation, leading chemistry solutions and salon services that deliver exceptional results for clients.
Nailing it for America Holds Protest to Reopen Nail Salons
On June 8, Nailing it for America held a peaceful protest in Westminster, Calif., demanding nail salons be reopened.