September/October 2024

Beauty Launchpad September/October 2024

September/October 2024

Andrea Alarcon is a talented stylist at Kut Haus Salon in Claremont, California, but she is also an international educator, an Oligo Pro ambassador and most importantly a strong proponent of the transformative power of hair.

5 Things That Inspire Hairstylist Andrea Alarcon

Beautiful woman with wavy red hair

A Stylist’s Perspective on Color Theory for Reds

There have been so many exciting product launches in the salon industry in 2024, so our editor-in-chief Katie Anderson put together this list of notable product innovations.

16 Top Salon Product Launches of 2024

What are the trending red shades for Fall 2024, how do we achieve them behind the chair and how to we educate the client for home care to maintain their vibrant red color? We went straight to William Whatley to find out.

How-To Create Reds That Turn Heads

You build relationships with your clients, becoming a confidant and advisor. However, with these close relationships come challenging conversations, Nina Tulio shares how to navigate these tough talks with ease and grace.

Tips for Navigating 5 Hard Salon Convos

Liz Roberts share some of her favorite tips for formulating and maintaining red hair that will keep your clients coming back wanting those autumn hues year round.

Top 6 Tips For Lasting Red Hair

John Mosley is a big name is barbering, but it is his big personality, love of learning and business know-how that have led him on a path to success. We sat down with Mosley to learn about his best business tips and why he is always a lifelong student.

Sharp Shears, Sharper Minds: Go Beyond the Blade with Vagaro’s Icon Coach John Mosley

The Hybrid Business Model ft. Refinery Hair Co.

In September 2024, Beauty Launchpad delivered a curated collection of professional beauty products to 50 salon professionals in our Innovative Beauty Box.

6 Innovative Beauty Products Included in Beauty Launchpad's Beauty Box

How Olivia Thompson Beats Burnout Behind The Chair

J Ladner Wants You To Say Yes [To Opportunity]

Montana Schmidt welcomes Beauty Launchpad to The Craft: A Mane Artery in Danville, IL.

Step Inside The Craft: A Mane Artery With Montana Schmidt

The new launch from OLAPLEX aims to repair the internal hair structure to strengthen and reshape curl-forming bonds and lock them in place to rebuild natural curl patterns.

How Olaplex Is Breaking Boundaries and Building Bonds

Editor-in-Chief Katie Anderson recommends seven at-home solutions for red hair!

7 At-Home Red Solutions To Know

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.

Beauty Launchpad Announces 25 Under 50K Recipients for 2024

Check out inspo from our followers for Strawberry Blonde hair looks and get a tutorial for creating the color from hairstylist Alyssa Salmon (@thehairwaytoheaven).

11 Strawberry Blonde Hair Ideas