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John Lewis Teams Up with Skin Cupid for K-Beauty Expansion
John Lewis partners exclusively with K-beauty retailer Skin Cupid, introducing 20 new brands and in-store shops.

Jay Birmingham named UK ambassador for Shark Beauty
Jay Birmingham, a prominent editorial and celebrity hairdresser, has been named the UK Hair Ambassador for Shark Beauty.

Salon Social Media: Client Benefit, Not Just Pretty Pictures
Beauty pros' social media often misses the mark by focusing on work, not client benefits. Experts advise clear calls to action and showing personality.

AI Now Drives UK Beauty Business Operations
AI is now actively integrated into UK beauty and personal care businesses, impacting operations from development to retail.

Fellowship Opens F.A.M.E. Team 2027 Applications
Fellowship for British Hairdressing seeks emerging stylists for its 2027 F.A.M.E. Team. Applications close June 29, 2026.

Austin Hosts Beauty Pros for One-Day Business & Career Boot Camp
MODERN SALON's one-day Boot Camp in Austin, Texas, offers hairstylists and beauty professionals practical business and career development strategies.

UK Beauty Brands Target China With Shanghai Festival
The British Beauty Festival launches in Shanghai in April 2026, aiming to showcase UK beauty brands in China's vast market.

Major Brands Report Q1 Growth Amid Geopolitical and Economic Pressures
Major cosmetics groups saw Q1 growth despite geopolitical pressures, with AI and M&A driving innovation and expansion.

Wella Professionals Merges House of Wella with TrendVision Award
Wella Professionals is merging its House of Wella brand experience with the TrendVision Award hair competition for a joint event in September 2026.

Drag Queen's Experience Fuels Inclusive Salon Model
ROAR Hair & Beauty founder Brian ‘Leo’ McCallum credits his drag persona, Ginger Rogers, with inspiring an inclusive salon model focused on flexibility and individual needs.