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© 2026 Beauty Professionals Magazine

Beauty is a practice. The Journal records the work.

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What Science Actually Says About Photopolymerization

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LED vs. Traditional Lash Glue:

What Science Actually Says About Photopolymerization

By Alina Isakova | ISSN 3144-0541September 15, 2026
Cover image for the article "The New Beauty Equation": a glass flask with a chemical formula, a compact powder mirror reflecting a woman's face, a cream tube, and a modern fitness band with a digital interface on a light fluffy background.

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THE NEW BEAUTY EQUATION

Industry Intelligence | Fall 2026 Three shifts redefining the American beauty industry right now.

By Sergei Andreev | ISSN 3144-0541August 24, 2026
A man standing next to a large trophy, giving a thumbs-up next to an event schedule banner for "The Barbershop Stage at America's Beauty Show / Cosmetologists Chicago". A graphic text overlay reads "Cut by Design".

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An Author’s Methodology for Men’s Haircut Design Based on Head Anatomy and Hair Growth Patterns

There is a moment at the beginning of every consultation that most clients never notice. The clippers are still on the counter. The cape is just going on. And the barber is already working.

By Zhyrgalbek Moldogaziev | ISSN 3144-0541August 23, 2026
A portrait of a smiling woman with long dark hair wearing a distressed pink t-shirt, against a blurred street background. A quote is overlaid on the image in white font on a black textured background: "Great color isn't applied it's built, one controlled layer at a time."

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Blonde Gone Dark: The Uncomfortable Truth About “Just Dye It Darker”

Why pigment refuses to settle on lightened hair and how a controlled-layering method solves what instinct alone can’t

By Valeriia Kizchuk | ISSN 3144-0541August 8, 2026
A portrait of a woman with long dark hair wearing a black uniform top and pink medical gloves, standing with her arms crossed against a beige background. A stylized black brushstroke graphic with a gold border is overlaid on the image, featuring the white text: "Rebuilding the Barrier".

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Rebuilding the Skin Barrier After Inflammatory Conditions: A Practical Perspective

Cosmetologist’s Guide to Post-Inflammatory Skin Recovery.

By Anzhelika Syveniuk | ISSN 3144-0541August 7, 2026
How Beauty Professionals Can Turn Their Expertise Into a Product Brand

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How Beauty Professionals Can Turn Their Expertise Into a Product Brand

Most beauty professionals build their business around services. But there is a limit to how many clients you can see in a day. Creating your own product line allows you to generate additional revenue, strengthen client loyalty, and build an asset that grows beyond your treatment room.

By Natalie Vaulin | ISSN 3144-0541July 8, 2026
A portrait of a woman with long dark hair wearing a white blazer and a patterned top, standing against a dark background. A stylized black brushstroke graphic with a gold border is overlaid on the image, featuring the white text: "First, the Lashes. Then the Design."

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First, the Lashes. Then the Design.

Inna Bahriantseva on lash recovery, the architecture of the eye, and work that begins long before the final photo.

By Valeriia Kizchuk | ISSN 3144-0541June 30, 2026
Balance Over Battle: How Anastasia Huk’s Method Is Redefining Acne Care

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Balance Over Battle: How Anastasia Huk’s Method Is Redefining Acne Care

While the industry debates which active ingredient is “stronger,” esthetician Anastasia Huk is asking a different question entirely and her answer is changing how practitioners think about acne.

By Valeriia Kizchuk | ISSN 3144-0541June 13, 2026
two woman sitting and looking at the camera

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Why Beauty Competitions Have Become the #1 Career Growth Tool in the Industry

In today’s beauty industry, being great at your craft is no longer enough.

By By Sergei Andreev | ISSN 3144-0541June 4, 2026
beautiful woman in a mirror

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8 Things That Will Reshape Beauty in the Next 12 Months

2025 ended on a split note for the industry. On one hand, global beauty sales grew 10%

By By Sergei Andreev | ISSN 3144-0541June 3, 2026
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Beauty Is More Than Just Doing Nails

Iuliia Andreeva, President of the International Beauty Professionals Association — on hollow memberships, the professional community missing in the U.S., and the organization the industry never had.

By By Valeriia Lizchuk | ISSN 3144-0541May 29, 2026