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    "id": "aae7d9221be0c8661df8f922",
    "source": "Modern Salon",
    "title": "Itely Hairfashion's LUMINA SMOOTH Introduces a New Standard in Smooth, Silky, High-Shine Hair",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/articles/itely-hairfashions-lumina-smooth-introduces-a-new-standard-in-smooth-silky-high-shine-hair",
    "summary": "This professional smoothing treatment controls frizz, improves manageability and helps protect the hair fiber for beautiful results that last.",
    "date_iso": "2026-10-08T18:38:20Z",
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    "source": "Modern Salon",
    "title": "America’s Beauty Show 2027 to Launch with an Immersive PULSE Gallery Experience on October 13, 2026",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/articles/americas-beauty-show-2027-to-launch-with-an-immersive-pulse-gallery-experience-on-october-13-2026",
    "summary": "A reimagined Press Conference and Official Show Launch will feature the artistry and creative direction of the Chrystofer Benson Artist Team, an exclusive first look at America’s Beauty Show 2027, and an invitation to EXPERIENCE the PULSE - The Heartbeat of th…",
    "date_iso": "2026-10-07T22:11:25Z",
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    "source": "Modern Salon",
    "title": "A Mother’s Gift Becomes Her Daughter’s Hair Transformation",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/articles/a-mothers-gift-becomes-her-daughters-hair-transformation-v2",
    "summary": "Newton, Massachusetts, hair extension specialist Alexia Belkina used a mother’s own hair to create custom Cold Invisible Hair Extensions for her daughter.",
    "date_iso": "2026-10-04T16:53:30Z",
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    "source": "Modern Salon",
    "title": "Photo Shoot: Golden Hour Collection from Coterie Salon",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/photo-galleries/golden-hour",
    "summary": "The Golden Hour photo collection from Coterie Salon, under the direction of Peter Gray, is inspired by that fleeting moment of day when everything is bathed in warmth and softness.",
    "date_iso": "2026-10-04T15:05:59Z",
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    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "Millennium Systems International Launches MeevoIQ, a Team of AI Advisors Built to Grow Salons, Spas & Med Spas",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/articles/millennium-systems-international-launches-meevoiq-a-team-of-ai-advisors-built-to-grow-salons-spas-med-spas",
    "summary": "MeevoIQ brings a team of AI-powered Advisors to Meevo, giving salon, spa & med spa owners the growth tools, business intelligence, and front desk support they need with full visibility and control at every step.",
    "date_iso": "2026-10-02T22:12:56Z",
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    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "Rebuilding a Stronger Business After the Storm",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/articles/rebuilding-a-stronger-business-after-the-storm",
    "summary": "In September 2024, Hurricane Helene completely destroyed 20-year-old Wink Salon's flagship location and 70% of its business. In this exclusive story for SALON TODAY, Owner Christine DiBenedetto shares their two-year rebuilding journey, and how their main locat…",
    "date_iso": "2026-10-02T19:54:33Z",
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    "id": "a4371129c2062d7f775c84b8",
    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "You Don't Own a Salon. You Own A Business.",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/articles/you-dont-own-a-salon-you-own-a-business",
    "summary": "In his latest blog, Leon Alexander Ph.D., challenges industry conventional thinking to help owners add more to their bottom lines.",
    "date_iso": "2026-10-02T19:08:15Z",
    "host": "salontoday.com"
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    "id": "06e3feb429660c76d09d5b19",
    "source": "Modern Salon",
    "title": "The Scroll Stopping Stylist: Strategies for In-Salon Content Creation",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/digital-cover-features/the-scroll-stopping-stylist-strategies-for-in-salon-content-creation",
    "summary": "What makes salon content worth a pause? Hairstylists Janelle Eyre, Sean Crutcher and Luis Rodriguez share how they show their work, earn guests’ trust and make posting feel manageable. You can get MORE from these artists in our upcoming webinar!",
    "date_iso": "2026-10-02T18:58:20Z",
    "host": "modernsalon.com"
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  {
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    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "Even Good Stress Can Wear You Out",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/articles/even-good-stress-can-wear-you-out",
    "summary": "Your body doesn't necessarily tell the difference between a promotion and a deadline. In her first wellness blog for SALON TODAY, Wellify Co-Founder Laura Fuqua explains why even good stress has an impact.",
    "date_iso": "2026-10-02T17:09:59Z",
    "host": "salontoday.com"
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  {
    "id": "0129eef4d8e74cd727fa1e5e",
    "source": "Modern Salon",
    "title": "The Scroll-Stopping Stylist",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/articles/the-scroll-stopping-stylist",
    "summary": "What makes salon content worth a pause? Hairstylists Janelle Eyre, Sean Crutcher and Luis Rodriguez share how they show their work, earn guests’ trust and make posting feel manageable. You can get MORE from these artists in our upcoming webinar!",
    "date_iso": "2026-10-02T07:00:44Z",
    "host": "modernsalon.com"
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    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "Menopause Cafés Help Start Important Conversations and Improve Wellness",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/articles/menopause-cafs-help-start-important-conversations-and-improve-wellness",
    "summary": "Popping up across the UK, Menopause Cafés are helping women seek professional help with their menopause journeys. What better place to play host to one of these gatherings than a spa?",
    "date_iso": "2026-10-01T21:37:07Z",
    "host": "salontoday.com"
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    "source": "Modern Salon",
    "title": "The Doux CEO Maya Smith Talks Creating New Roblox Salon Game",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/videos/the-doux-ceo-maya-smith-talks-creating-new-roblox-salon-game",
    "summary": "Maya Smith, CEO, Founder and Creative Director of haircare brand The Doux, sits down with Nicole to chat about the brand's new Roblox game, My Salon Empire, inspired by salon entrepreneurship and celebrating all hair textures.",
    "date_iso": "2026-10-01T21:01:30Z",
    "host": "modernsalon.com"
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    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "Are Your Stylists Doing Free Hair on Your Time? Introducing the 'Win-Win' Staff Services Playbook",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/articles/are-your-stylists-doing-free-hair-on-your-time-introducing-the-win-win-staff-services-playbook",
    "summary": "In her latest blog, Amy Pal helps you develop your own clear guidelines around complimentary free employee services.",
    "date_iso": "2026-10-01T19:48:18Z",
    "host": "salontoday.com"
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  {
    "id": "0e642b234c94bb1bb8fe04e8",
    "source": "Modern Salon",
    "title": "NYFW Hair Standouts: SHOWPONY by Evanie Frausto x PRAVANA",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/articles/nyfw-standouts-showpony-by-evanie-frausto-x-pravana",
    "summary": "During New York Fashion Week in September, SHOWPONY by Evanie Frausto showcased their Spring/Summer 2027 runway show with hair designed using PRAVANA Vivids.",
    "date_iso": "2026-10-01T19:36:44Z",
    "host": "modernsalon.com"
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    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "Caring for Your Caregivers at the Front Desk",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/digital-cover-features/caring-for-your-caregivers-at-the-front-desk",
    "summary": "From managing air traffic on busy days to handling frustrated guests' complaints, your front desk team often serves as the salon's emotional shock absorber. From a customer service lesson from the DMV to a list of strategies for caring for your front line, our…",
    "date_iso": "2026-10-01T16:12:25Z",
    "host": "salontoday.com"
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    "id": "6bf6b1fd0ac2124d6a897d75",
    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "How Salons Are Modernizing Administrative Workflows",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/articles/how-salons-are-modernizing-administrative-workflows",
    "summary": "A great salon experience starts well before the appointment. See how beauty businesses are using digital forms, automation, and AI to simplify routine work and create a more seamless experience for every client.",
    "date_iso": "2026-09-30T21:47:30Z",
    "host": "salontoday.com"
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  {
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    "source": "Modern Salon",
    "title": "From Gray Coverage to Gray Blending:  Satin Hair Color on the Trend of Going Gray",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/articles/from-gray-coverage-to-gray-blending-satin-hair-color-on-the-trend-of-going-gray",
    "summary": "Gray blending offers the best of both worlds for those stuck between wanting to lean into their grays and wanting to run from them. Satin Hair Color, known for its expertly formulated professional color, is here to provide tips and tricks for achieving the per…",
    "date_iso": "2026-09-30T18:03:18Z",
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    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "Zenoti CEO Sudheer Koneru Unveils \"Growth Diaries,\" a Field Guide to Scaling Beauty and Wellness Brands from One Store to 100+",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/articles/zenoti-ceo-sudheer-koneru-unveils-growth-diaries-a-field-guide-to-scaling-beauty-and-wellness-brands-from-one-store-to-100",
    "summary": "The new book draws on 42 industry leaders across nine countries to map the four phases of growth from a single location to institutional scale.",
    "date_iso": "2026-09-29T23:00:40Z",
    "host": "salontoday.com"
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    "source": "Modern Salon",
    "title": "MANACARE Debuts Professional Men's Nail & Hand Care System For Nail Professionals",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/articles/manacare-debuts-professional-mens-nail-hand-care-system-for-nail-professionals",
    "summary": "MANACARE is a USA-made, five-step system that gives salons, nail technicians, and beauty retailers a clear way to serve and retain the growing base of male grooming clients.",
    "date_iso": "2026-09-29T17:19:40Z",
    "host": "modernsalon.com"
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  {
    "id": "4737ea1e53ce83023723f4f3",
    "source": "NAILS Magazine",
    "title": "MANACARE Debuts Professional Men's Nail & Hand Care System For Nail Professionals",
    "link": "https://www.nailsmag.com/articles/manacare-debuts-professional-mens-nail-hand-care-system-for-nail-professionals",
    "summary": "MANACARE is a USA-made, five-step system that gives salons, nail technicians, and beauty retailers a clear way to serve and retain the growing base of male grooming clients.",
    "date_iso": "2026-09-29T17:19:40Z",
    "host": "nailsmag.com"
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  {
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    "source": "Modern Salon",
    "title": "Making Wash Day a Ritual with Saint Kyumé: An Interview with Stylist and Entrepreneur Kimberly Michelle",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/articles/making-wash-day-a-ritual-an-interview-with-stylist-and-entrepreneur",
    "summary": "After decades in an industry where professionals have not always been adequately educated on caring for non-straight hair, hair artist Kimberly Michelle created a brand designed to help bridge that gap, both behind the chair and at home.",
    "date_iso": "2026-09-29T12:00:44Z",
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    "id": "67fc1ad74ceb98bb12c8a9ad",
    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "Making Wash Day a Ritual with Saint Kyumé: An Interview with Stylist and Entrepreneur Kimberly Michelle",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/articles/making-wash-day-a-ritual-an-interview-with-stylist-and-entrepreneur",
    "summary": "After decades in an industry where professionals have not always been adequately educated on caring for non-straight hair, hair artist Kimberly Michelle created a brand designed to help bridge that gap, both behind the chair and at home.",
    "date_iso": "2026-09-29T12:00:44Z",
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    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "Minneapolis Hair Professional Recognized in Paris for a Career of Education, Mentorship and Professional Excellence",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/articles/minneapolis-hair-professional-recognized-in-paris-for-a-career-of-education-mentorship-and-professional-excellence",
    "summary": "Minneapolis Native Heidi Breivik-Wetzel receives an \"Elegance\" award from Fondation Guillaume as part of the Intercoiffure Mondial celebration in Paris.",
    "date_iso": "2026-09-28T23:09:44Z",
    "host": "salontoday.com"
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    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "AI Think Tank 3.0",
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    "summary": "AI is changing the game for salons and spas. Hear how four owners are using AI to recover revenue, automate bookings, boost team performance, and uncover new growth opportunities.",
    "date_iso": "2026-09-28T19:12:05Z",
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    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "ISPA Sets the Stage with 2027 Conference Keynote Lineup",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/news/ispa-sets-the-stage-with-2027-conference-keynote-lineup",
    "summary": "The International SPA Association recently announced that Jefferson Fisher, Jamie Kern Lima and Zack Kass are the keynote speakers for its 2027 Conference, scheduled for March 3-5 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.",
    "date_iso": "2026-09-28T17:52:19Z",
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    "source": "Modern Salon",
    "title": "The Scroll-Stopping Stylist",
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    "date_iso": "2026-09-28T17:41:18Z",
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    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "What's Really Happening with Salon Retail and How to Reclaim Your Revenue",
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    "summary": "According to the KIM Report, top-line salon revenue appears steady or slightly up, but that growth is driven primarily by service price increases. Beneath the surface, retail performance and client visit frequency (appointment drift) are under real pressure. I…",
    "date_iso": "2026-09-28T17:36:29Z",
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    "title": "The MODERN Artist Shannon Demont: Carving Your Own Niche",
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    "summary": "Shannon Demont has found her calling, having taken her passions for hair, photography, social media strategy, and education, and rolling them all into one successful offering: hair photography education.",
    "date_iso": "2026-09-25T21:52:24Z",
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    "title": "The MODERN Artist Skyla Kuykendall: Putting Yourself Out There",
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    "summary": "Skyla Kuykendall's work is the kind of hair that makes you happy. As a colorist who loves to blend natural with fantasy, she attributes her continued success in finding her dream clients to being her authentic self.",
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    "title": "Why Salon Work Makes Your Body Ache & What You Can Do to Feel Better",
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    "summary": "We learn some simple moves and strategies to keep the blood pumping through the muscles and limit posture problems from The Balanced Beauty Pro",
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    "title": "Why Salon Work Makes Your Body Ache & What You Can Do to Feel Better",
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    "summary": "We learn some simple moves and strategies to keep the blood pumping through the muscles and limit posture problems from The Balanced Beauty Pro",
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    "source": "NAILS Magazine",
    "title": "Why Salon Work Makes Your Body Ache & What You Can Do to Feel Better",
    "link": "https://www.nailsmag.com/articles/why-salon-work-makes-your-body-ache-what-you-can-do-to-feel-better",
    "summary": "We learn some simple moves and strategies to keep the blood pumping through the muscles and limit posture problems from The Balanced Beauty Pro",
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    "title": "Trimming Your Tax Bill by Putting Family on the Payroll",
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    "summary": "Putting your family to work in the salon offers some real tax benefits, but you have you have to play by the rules of the tax code to claim them. Azarvand Tax Law's Leticia Skrabut, Esq., shows you how.",
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    "title": "America's Beauty Show Opens Entries for the 2027 ABS Global Image Awards",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/news/americas-beauty-show-opens-entries-for-the-2027-abs-global-image-awards",
    "summary": "This global competition celebrates the artistry, energy, and creative PULSE of the professional beauty community.",
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    "title": "At the 8th Annual Daytime Beauty Awards, Matt Rez Receives Outstanding Achievement in Color & Styling",
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    "summary": "Sofia Vergara, Lucy Hale, Alison Brie, John Salley, Brian Austin Green and more honored the best achievements in Science Behind Beauty, Health & Wellness at this glittering event.",
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    "title": "At the 8th Annual Daytime Beauty Awards, Matt Rez Receives Outstanding Achievement in Color & Styling",
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    "summary": "Sofia Vergara, Lucy Hale, Alison Brie, John Salley, Brian Austin Green and more honored the best achievements in Science Behind Beauty, Health & Wellness at this glittering event.",
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    "source": "NAILS Magazine",
    "title": "At the 8th Annual Daytime Beauty Awards, Matt Rez Receives Outstanding Achievement in Color & Styling",
    "link": "https://www.nailsmag.com/news/at-the-8th-annual-daytime-beauty-awards-matt-rez-receives-outstanding-achievement-in-color-styling",
    "summary": "Sofia Vergara, Lucy Hale, Alison Brie, John Salley, Brian Austin Green and more honored the best achievements in Science Behind Beauty, Health & Wellness at this glittering event.",
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    "title": "Where Americans Feel the Most Skin Stress",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/news/where-americans-feel-the-most-skin-stress",
    "summary": "Stress was the factor respondents blamed most often when their skin worsened, cited by 54%, followed by diet at 37% and hormones at 35%.",
    "date_iso": "2026-09-23T22:37:49Z",
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    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "Where Americans Feel the Most Skin Stress",
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    "summary": "Stress was the factor respondents blamed most often when their skin worsened, cited by 54%, followed by diet at 37% and hormones at 35%.",
    "date_iso": "2026-09-23T22:37:49Z",
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    "source": "NAILS Magazine",
    "title": "Where Americans Feel the Most Skin Stress",
    "link": "https://www.nailsmag.com/news/where-americans-feel-the-most-skin-stress",
    "summary": "Stress was the factor respondents blamed most often when their skin worsened, cited by 54%, followed by diet at 37% and hormones at 35%.",
    "date_iso": "2026-09-23T22:37:49Z",
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    "source": "Modern Salon",
    "title": "Color Analysis: A Personalized Approach to Designing Hair Color",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/articles/color-analysis",
    "summary": "Using Color Analysis, a system formalized in the 1980s, these stylists create something optimized to bring out the best in their clients, while also helping them stand out with this specialty.",
    "date_iso": "2026-09-23T22:11:24Z",
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    "source": "NAILS Magazine",
    "title": "ORLY Celebrates 50 Years of the French Manicure",
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    "summary": "The anniversary campaign includes a proposed French Manicure Day and submission of the original French Manicure Kit for consideration by the Smithsonian's Personal Care and Cosmetics Collection.",
    "date_iso": "2026-09-22T18:20:39Z",
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    "title": "Pro Beauty Pulse: A Monthly View of Industry Confidence",
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    "summary": "The Professional Beauty Association and Pivot Point team up to develop an ongoing study that measures the confidence of salon owners, stylists, school owners, and students.",
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    "title": "Pro Beauty Pulse: A Monthly View of Industry Confidence",
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    "summary": "The Professional Beauty Association and Pivot Point team up to develop an ongoing study that measures the confidence of salon owners, stylists, school owners, and students.",
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    "source": "Modern Salon",
    "title": "ASCP, ISPA and PBA Receive 2026 Power of Associations Award for Esthetics Licensure Compact",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/articles/ascp-ispa-and-pba-receive-2026-power-of-associations-award-for-esthetics-licensure-compact",
    "summary": "This shared recognition celebrates the strength of industry collaboration in advancing professional mobility.",
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    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/articles/ascp-ispa-and-pba-receive-2026-power-of-associations-award-for-esthetics-licensure-compact",
    "summary": "This shared recognition celebrates the strength of industry collaboration in advancing professional mobility.",
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    "source": "Modern Salon",
    "title": "In Dubai, Clients Visit the Salon Every Week. Here’s What That Market Can Teach You",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/articles/in-dubai-clients-visit-the-salon-every-week-heres-what-that-market-can-teach-you",
    "summary": "In Dubai, a salon visit isn’t an appointment. It’s a weekly routine, and clients can spend $800 to $1,400 a month on it, according to Gaurav Tripathi of MADI International. On October 6-8, 2026, the market behind those numbers opens its doors as Beautyworld Du…",
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    "title": "In Dubai, Clients Visit the Salon Every Week. Here’s What That Market Can Teach You",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/articles/in-dubai-clients-visit-the-salon-every-week-heres-what-that-market-can-teach-you",
    "summary": "In Dubai, a salon visit isn’t an appointment. It’s a weekly routine, and clients can spend $800 to $1,400 a month on it, according to Gaurav Tripathi of MADI International. On October 6-8, 2026, the market behind those numbers opens its doors as Beautyworld Du…",
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    "source": "NAILS Magazine",
    "title": "In Dubai, Clients Visit the Salon Every Week. Here’s What That Market Can Teach You",
    "link": "https://www.nailsmag.com/articles/in-dubai-clients-visit-the-salon-every-week-heres-what-that-market-can-teach-you",
    "summary": "In Dubai, a salon visit isn’t an appointment. It’s a weekly routine, and clients can spend $800 to $1,400 a month on it, according to Gaurav Tripathi of MADI International. On October 6-8, 2026, the market behind those numbers opens its doors as Beautyworld Du…",
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    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "The Constant",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/articles/the-constant",
    "summary": "Starting at Impressions front desk in 2006 when he was 19 years old, General Manager Paul Petrowsky is a seasoned professional who owner Sarah Taylor says is responsible for much of her own success.",
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    "source": "Modern Salon",
    "title": "Professional Beauty Association Opens Entries for PBA NAHA 2027, Welcomes Back Nail Professional of the Year",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/news/professional-beauty-association-opens-entries-for-pba-naha-2027-welcomes-back-nail-professional-of-the-year",
    "summary": "Entries are now open for the industry's most prestigious creative competition, marking the return of Nail Professional of the Year while celebrating the artistry that defines professional beauty.",
    "date_iso": "2026-08-04T16:42:59Z",
    "host": "modernsalon.com"
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