May/June 2024

Beauty Launchpad May/June 2024

May/June 2024

If you love doing hair and you have a sense of humor, chances are you know about Jacob Habib Khan (@jacobhkhan) and Ben Micah White (@benmicahwhite).

5 Things Inspiring Hairstylists Jacob Khan and Ben White

Christin Brown (@curlfactor) shares insight on the history of the Curly Cut and different methods of achieving it.

The Curly Cut

A Q&A with colorist and OLAPLEX global ambassador Bianca Hillier.

A Colorist's Best Friend

Although the pictures are definitely worth the price of admission, check out these artists step by step directions and dip your toe into rainbow vivid creation.

Creating A Rainbow Of Hair

Director of Sales for Developlus Lisa M. Finucane, Ph.D., shares five reasons why you should make the switch to Satin.

5 Reasons You Should Make the Satin Switch

Hair designer and makeup artist Drew Noreen takes us back to the basics of hairstyling by discussing technique and providing a tutorial that will allow you to practice your fundamental skills.

Talking Technique

To have effective curly hair treatments in the salon, you need to make sure you have the right tools and know-how in your arsenal.

6 Must Haves For Healthy Curls

Head Case Salon Photo

Be a Salon Waste Warrior

As we celebrate the strongest women in our lives—our mothers—we felt it was the perfect time to showcase this collection from Anna Barroca that celebrates the individuality and strength of women.

Quejío by Anna Barroca Celebrates the Strength of Women

SUTRA revolutionizes heat styling by introducing Healthy Heat technology, seamlessly blending Far Infrared and Ions to provide safe heat delivery that enhances hair condition, for beautifully styled hair without sacrificing its health.

Your Journey to Healthier Hair

5 Salon Must-Haves and More From Presley Poe

Congratulations to this year's winners of Beauty Launchpad's 30 Over 30 contest, sponsored by Denman Brush, spotlighting 30 stylists over 30 years of age.

Beauty Launchpad Announces 30 Over 30 Winners for 2024

See what haircare and styling products are included in Beauty Launchpad's 30 Over 30 Beauty Box.

5 Innovative Beauty Products for Advanced Haircare

Carrie Blasco and Jimmy Hillman welcome Beauty Launchpad to Concrete Treehouse Salon in Portland, OR.

Get to Know Concrete Treehouse Salon

Vivid hair color has come such a long way in the past decade. Not only do stylists have a larger array of vivids than ever before, but the quality and durability of the vivid selection has really increased with its entrance into mainstream.

6 Vivid Shades to Vibe With This Summer

With festival season quickly approaching, Stefania Glamour shares her process for creating festival braids and some inspo photos, so your clients can be the life of the party at Coachella, Lollapalooza and more.

How-To: Festival Season Hair Braids

Hair Department Head and Hair Designer Jeannie Chow shares how she created the hair looks in Disney+'s 'Percy Jackson & The Olympians.'

How the Hair Looks Came to Life in “Percy Jackson & The Olympians"