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Mirage Collection by Steven Smart

Renowned British hairstylist Steven Smart introduces 'Mirage,' one of his most celebrated and award-winning hairfashion collections. "A Japanese architecturally and street fashion influenced collection constructed using contrasting soft undone textures and curls and strong clean blunt lines, all allowing freedom and expression of individuality and independence together with the seasons colours of peach fuzz, peacock blue greens through to shades of intense reds," says Steven Smart. The incredible freckles and smudged eyeshadow make-up gives a playful, youthful exuberance all combining in the finished images that demonstrate individual personality and inspires uniqueness. The renowned British hairstylist has solidified his position as one of...

CPNA Miami II: Save the Date!

Cosmoprof North America Miami announced that its second edition will take place January 21-23, 2025 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Cosmoprof North America Miami (CPNA Miami) has announced its highly anticipated second edition. Save the date for January 21-23, 2025, at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Building on the success of this year’s 2024 edition, Cosmoprof North America continues to strengthen its position as the leading B2B trade show in the Americas with Las Vegas. This event aims to capture additional markets and solidify Miami as a premier beauty destination. With over 10% more exhibitors than the...

Twist it up! Avant-garde coifs from Finland

"Twist it up!" drew its inspiration from avant-garde and 17th-century portraiture. For the "Twist it up!" collection, Jasmin Hurskainen drew inspiration from avant-garde and 17th-century portraiture. Each look celebrates the beauty and versatility of curly hair. Through diverse techniques, hair becomes a dynamic medium showcasing textures and forms as bold statements. Each image highlights the unique qualities of hair that has been styled into curls. These avant-garde looks start with sculptural sleekness and continuous through intricate braids. Contrasts between smooth and textured elements create visual tension, emphasizing precision-crafted beauty. This work embraces playful experimentation with texture, blending teasing, curling, and...

Multisensory Wellness – Engaging All Five Senses

Sensorial and alternative therapies are growing, favoured by consumers for their ability to boost health and wellbeing. These multisensorial wellness experiences aim to enhance feelings of rest, recovery, and balance, giving an edge to salons that adopt them early. The beauty and wellness industry is always evolving, with cultural drivers and technological changes pushing the industry forward every single day. Fresha, the world’s biggest salon software, published their first trend report with WGSN. Crafted from 1000+ consumer surveys over three continents, plus the data from 600 million bookings on their platform, Fresha has tapped into what’s trending and what the...

Wella Professionals and bewitching red carpet looks

Wella Professionals partnered with three wickedly talented hairstylists for the Los Angeles premiere of the major motion picture "Wicked". Wella Professionals partnered with three celebrity hairstylists for the Los Angeles premiere of "Wicked". Paul Norton, Jonathan Hanousek, and Renato Campora created beautifully bewitching looks for each spell-binding star. Paul Norton styled Idina Menzel (Elphaba in the first Broadway production) "For Idina’s Wicked premiere look, I took the dress’s architectural shape and design as my direct inspiration. Her gown had an open shoulder on one side and predominant volume of the sleeve on the other side. I knew the hair being down, voluminous,...

Estetica launches its 20th edition at Beautyworld Middle East 2024

Estetica Network was present at the largest fair ever, with 71,439 registered guests and 2,000 international and regional exhibitors visiting the Dubai world Trade Centre from 28 to 30 October 2024. La 28th edition of Beautyworld Middle East attracted over 70,000 visitors, a 10% increase over the 2023 edition. The expo presented fragrances, cosmetics, and skin care products, technological innovations for beauty, personal hygiene, hair, nails, and salon outfitting and more. The international turnout of visitors dei visitors grew by 8% with 164 countries participating, with an 8 more country than last year. This year's event, held from 28-30 October at the Dubai...