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Shayla Tapilova Shares 4 Rules for Continued Success as a Hairstylist

Surging from mall-kiosk jewelry seller to brand ambassador, educator and multiple award-winning stylist, Shayla Tapilova has blazed a fiery trail to success in the hair industry.

Beauty Launchpad Announces 25 Under 50K Recipients for 2024

Beauty Launchpad Announces 25 Under 50K Recipients for 2024

See the full list of winners for this year's 25 Under 50K contest sponsored by Platinum Seamless, which spotlights 25 hair professionals under 50K followers on Instagram.

Learn more about educator, salon owner, influencer and balayage guru Jessica Scott Santo.

Jessica Scott Santo Shares Her Journey Behind the Chair

Jessica Scott Santo is a salon owner and behind-the-chair stylist who uses her clients as models for her booming Instagram page.

Laura Chihaia is Beauty Launchpad's artist spotlight for January/February 2023. Learn about her inspiring story.

Artist Spotlight: Laura Chihaia

After overcoming a hardscrabble upbringing, updo styling star Laura Chihaia is the picture of persistence.

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Top Tips for Post-Summer Hair Care

When it comes to combating strand stressors, there is a cure for the summertime blues. Enlist these tips and products to rehab hair after a season of fun in the sun.

John Mosley

Artist Spotlight: John Mosley

John Mosley, artistic director of John Paul Mitchell Systems and MVRCK barber team lead, reflects on his career and evolving legacy.

The Confessions of a Hairstylist's Jenny Strebe

Artist Spotlight on Jenny Strebe

The Confessions of a Hairstylist's Jenny Strebe bulldozes past perceived limitations to soar as an influencer turned AIIR Professional founder.

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Making the Cut: Selecting Tools for Your Salon

Learn how to select the best shears, clippers and razors, when to use each, and how to help them last over the long haul.

Courtesy of Olivia Smalley; Hailee Jhaveri (@beautifullovely97)

Artist Spotlight: Olivia Smalley

The stylist expresses endless creativity and extends her influence by delving into the thriving world of prosumer content.

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How to Keep Your Clients' Scalp Healthy

Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp. Get to the root of potential issues by learning how to identify—and treat—some of your clients’ most common concerns.

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Chelators vs. Clarifiers: What's The Difference?

Learn the differences between chelators and clarifiers—and how they can transform hair behind the chair and between services.

Nikki Lee and Riawna Capri: courtesy of Nikki Lee and Riawna Capri; salon: Pablo Enriquez

Stylist Spotlight: Nikki Lee and Riawna Capri

Since opening their SoCal celeb magnet, Nine Zero One salon, best friends and business partners Nikki Lee and Riawna Capri have bubbled over with passion projects.