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NEWS AND EVENTS

Phorest Announces its B Corp Certification

Phorest Announces its B Corp Certification

Phorest, a leading software and technology company serving more than 12,000 customers around the world, has announced that it is now a Certified B Corporation.. Read More →
Get the Look: Demi Lovato’s Warm Nude Nails

Get the Look: Demi Lovato’s Warm Nude Nails

Nearly two decades after Camp Rock became a pop culture phenomenon, Demi Lovato returned to the franchise for the Camp Rock 3 premiere with a.. Read More →
2026 Festival Hair Trends: The Colour and Styles to Know This Season

2026 Festival Hair Trends: The Colour and Styles to Know This Season

Festival hair for 2026 is all about bold colour, expressive styling and playful details. According to Suzie McGill, Artistic Director at Rainbow Room International, and.. Read More →

Business Articles

Affordable Sustainability Tips for Canadian Salon Owners This Earth Month

Affordable Sustainability Tips for Canadian Salon Owners This Earth Month

Whether it’s reducing waste, rethinking day-to-day operations or choosing cleaner products, eco-conscious decisions are becoming an essential part of how modern salons operate. “As a.. Read More →
Tips to Help Salon Owners Increase Profits, Retain Staff and Grow Their Business

Tips to Help Salon Owners Increase Profits, Retain Staff and Grow Their Business

As salon owners and managers reflect back and look ahead, we’re spotlighting concerns that are plaguing many businesses. From increasing service tickets and improving cash.. Read More →
Highlights from Phorest’s 2026 Salon Owners Summit

Highlights from Phorest’s 2026 Salon Owners Summit

More than 600 salon owners, managers and industry pros from around the world travelled to Dublin, Ireland to attend Phorest’s 2026 Salon Owners Summit. Held.. Read More →
Salon Business Growth: Expert Tips for 2026 Success

Salon Business Growth: Expert Tips for 2026 Success

Reflecting on this past year shouldn’t just stop at your profit margins. Whether you’re looking to grow your clientele or shake things up with your.. Read More →
How Canadian Salons Can Thrive Amid Rising Costs and Changing Client Habits

How Canadian Salons Can Thrive Amid Rising Costs and Changing Client Habits

As many salons today continue to face challenges in running a successful and profitable business, we asked industry experts for their tips to help stay.. Read More →
How to Make Your Salon More Sustainable Without Breaking the Bank

How to Make Your Salon More Sustainable Without Breaking the Bank

With a heightened awareness around eco-consciousness, you may be considering ways to adopt more environmentally friendly practices. However, rising costs and changing regulations can sometimes.. Read More →

Hair Trends

Summer Hair Solutions for Textured Hair

Summer Hair Solutions for Textured Hair

Chris Grimley, textured hair specialist and owner of Fusion Hair Co and Texture Curl Academy, shares his expert advice for helping clients with.. Read More →
The Small Decisions That Make a Great Blowout

The Small Decisions That Make a Great Blowout

Every great blowout is built through a series of thoughtful techniques, from preparation and sectioning to finishing details. According to Sam Villa ArTeam.. Read More →
Get the Look: Rose Byrne’s Effortless Tony Awards Waves

Get the Look: Rose Byrne’s Effortless Tony Awards Waves

The 79th Annual Tony Awards showcased a range of elegant beauty looks, including actress Rose Byrne’s effortlessly chic hairstyle. Created by celebrity hairstylist.. Read More →
Get the Look: Polished Hollywood Glamour

Get the Look: Polished Hollywood Glamour

If you need salon inspiration to take you thring this summer, the 2026 Met Gala delivered a night of sculptural silhouettes, polished glamour.. Read More →
How To: Bella Hadid’s Sleek Twisted Knot

How To: Bella Hadid’s Sleek Twisted Knot

At the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, model Bella Hadid turned heads with a sleek, sculptural updo created by celebrity hairstylist Jacob Schwartz using.. Read More →
Get the Look: Met Gala 2026 Styles

Get the Look: Met Gala 2026 Styles

The 2026 Met Gala brought dramatic texture, luminous colour and effortless glamour to the red carpet, with OLAPLEX powering some of the evening’s.. Read More →

Contessas

Learn How To Enter Contessa 38 Like a Pro

Learn How To Enter Contessa 38 Like a Pro

Whether you’re submitting your collection for the first time or just need a quick refresher, we’ve got you covered. Check out these step-by-details with everything.. Read More →
Highlights from the 2026 Contessa Awards Gala and Contessa Connective Education Day

Highlights from the 2026 Contessa Awards Gala and Contessa Connective Education Day

Relive some of the most memorable moments from the 2026 Contessa Awards celebration, including the gala and first-ever Contessa Connective education day. In case you.. Read More →
Contessa 2026: Quantum Evolution Presentation by Jorge X and Quantum Hair Team

Contessa 2026: Quantum Evolution Presentation by Jorge X and Quantum Hair Team

All the way from Madrid Spain, Jorge X of X-presion Creativos made his Canadian debut to premiere his latest project, Quantum Hair. With the global.. Read More →
Contessa 2026: New Noise Presentation by Glassbox Education

Contessa 2026: New Noise Presentation by Glassbox Education

Toronto-based Glassbox Barbershop and Glassbox Education founder, Peter Gosling, and educator, Hugh Kingston, are joining forces to shed new light on the world of hairdressing.. Read More →

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