Award-winning British gentleman’s grooming company Captain Fawcett proudly introduces the Maharajah Hair Growth Ritual. Created for gentlemen seeking targeted support for thinning or fine hair, the new Hair Growth & Scalp Stimulating Shampoo and Stimulating Hair Serum unite clinically recognised actives with the luxurious Maharajah Signature Series fragrance, bringing modern follicle science to one of the Captain’s most celebrated collections.

The Hair Growth & Scalp Stimulating Shampoo combines Adenosine, Caffeine, Keraveg™ and Castor Oil to create the foundation of the ritual, helping invigorate the scalp and strengthen hair fibres, promoting growth and the appearance of stronger, fuller-looking hair. Complementing it, the precision daily Stimulating Hair Serum pairs Capixyl™, Capilia Longa™, Pro-Vitamin B5 and Betaine in a fast-absorbing leave-in formulation that provides daily support for a healthy scalp environment and denser, healthier-looking hair.

Specifically formulated to work together, whilst also performing exceptionally in their own right, these two additions open a distinguished new chapter for Captain Fawcett, bringing together advanced formulation with the craftsmanship, fragrance and storytelling for which the brand has become renowned worldwide.

For founder Richard Finney MBE, modern formulation is a natural evolvement in the Captain Fawcett story.

“Captain Peabody Fawcett was first and foremost an explorer, botanist and inveterate plant hunter,” says Richie. “He was forever pressing on, voyaging across the globe in search of curious specimens and extraordinary discoveries, meticulously keeping journals to record each new wonder seen. He belonged to a glorious age when adventure, scientific enquiry and botanical discovery were all part of the same remarkable journey. I’d wager the Captain would have been hugely fascinated by the latest advances.”

Created in close collaboration with Viraj Singh of The Jodhpur Company, the Maharajah Signature Series honours India’s rich traditions of gentlemanly grooming, fine fragrance, generations of botanical wisdom and the unhurried ceremony that turns everyday grooming into a savoured moment of sanctuary.

Inspired by the tale of an ancient elixir entrusted to Captain Fawcett by a Maharajah famed for his magnificent mane, the new Hair Growth Ritual brings that legendary exchange into the modern age.

“The Captain Fawcett gentleman has always been a fellow of curiosity,” says Richie. “He enjoys the theatre of fine grooming as much as anyone, but also wants to understand what’s inside the bottle and why it’s there. Frankly, I expect nothing less. The Captain’s esteemed barbering partners stake their hard-earned reputations on every recommendation they make, so he owes it to them to create products every bit as impressive in performance as they are in presentation. I trust the Maharajah Hair Growth Ritual will prove a most worthy addition to Captain Fawcett’s arsenal of simply ‘First Class Gentleman’s Grooming Requisites’.”

Renowned international session stylist, Richard Phillipart chooses sustainable styling brand to create 48 unique looks celebrating natural texture and individuality

Mane Origin officially announced its arrival on the global grooming stage by making its backstage debut at visionary designer Colm Dillane’s highly anticipated KidSuper Spring/Summer 2027 runway show in Miami, staged as part of the FIFA World Cup celebrations.

Richard Phillipart, hair lead, selected Mane Origin’s styling collection to create 48 completely individual looks that embraced each model’s natural texture while delivering a fresh, lived-in finish worthy of both the runway and the football pitch.

Presented at Nu Stadium, in association with FIFA, the show, titled Resenha, took its name from the Brazilian expression describing the conversations, stories, friendships and moments of connection that happen around football rather than the match itself. Bringing together fashion, football, music and creativity, the show celebrated the spirit of international unity, with each of the 48 looks representing one of the competing nations while showcasing the diversity, culture and individuality that make the global game so powerful.

Setting the tone for the evening, Austin Millz opened the show with a live pre-show performance before guests experienced one of the season’s most talked-about runways. Walking in the show was UK DJ Barry Can’t Swim, followed by a highly anticipated closing set from Sean Paul.

Rather than creating a uniform look, Phillipart celebrated individuality, ensuring every hairstyle reflected the personality, movement and identity of the wearer while remaining connected through a single creative vision. He said:

“For the looks at this season’s KidSuper show I was inspired by the collection’s vision to include the 48 countries of the World Cup. With each look representing a country, I wanted to echo this in the hair looks.

“Each of the 48 models had separate hair looks that celebrated and featured the natural movement and texture of their hair. Embracing the idea that each model had just played football, showered and then walked out to the pitch wearing their country’s look, I purposely gave each model’s hair a ‘damp’ effect without allowing the hair to appear wet or flat.

“Looks included shaved heads, daring mullets and long flowing hair alongside intricate braiding and locs. No two looks matched, but they were all perfectly in tune with each other.”

The backstage debut introduced Mane Origin to the international fashion industry through one of the season’s most talked-about shows while demonstrating that high-performance styling and environmental responsibility can work hand in hand.

Founded by Beth Gowland and James Taylor, Mane Origin was created for those who refuse to compromise between exceptional styling performance and protecting the planet. Built around premium formulations and sustainable innovation, every product has been developed to deliver professional results while reducing environmental impact.

Launching with a curated collection of essential styling products, the range includes Matte Clay, Matte Hair Spray, Deluxe Hair Pomade and Sea Salt Spray. Each formula is sulphate-free, paraben-free and cruelty-free, while every product is packaged without a single trace of plastic.

Sustainability sits at the heart of the brand. Through its partnership with Treeapp, Mane Origin plants one tree for every ten products sold, while the forthcoming Mane Origin Foundation will support environmental initiatives alongside projects focused on men’s mental health and wellbeing.

Following its runway debut in Miami, the complete Mane Origin styling collection is now available from £18.99/$26.00, offering professional-quality styling solutions for every hair type and finish without compromising on sustainability.

For more information visit www.maneorigin.com

Instagram: @mane.origin

fter challenging the shampoo category with the launch of The Wash, Highland is turning its attention to what comes next: conditioner. Currently live The Condish is a lightweight, high-performance conditioner designed to nourish hair and scalp health without relying on the silicones, synthetic fragrances, sulfates, and harsh preservatives commonly found in traditional formulas. 

Created alongside word-class hair professionals, organic chemists, and natural cosmetic producers, The Condish was developed to solve a longstanding problem in haircare: conditioners that either prioritize cosmetic shortcuts or sacrifice performance in the name of clean beauty. 

Instead of coating strands with synthetic ingredients that create the illusion of moisture, The Condish utilizes clinically backed botanicals and proteins that help hydrate, strengthen, detangle, reduce frizz, and support healthier hair over time. 

Key ingredients include:

• Amazonian Babassu Oil to deeply soften without weighing hair down

• Capuacu Seed Butter for lightweight hydration and silky texture

• Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein to strengthen and support long-term hair health

• Aquaxyl™ to boost moisture retention

• Caffeine to support a healthy scalp environment and promote fuller-looking hair

Suitable for all hair types and color-safe, The Condish delivers salon-quality performance while remaining free from sulfates, parabens, silicones, gluten, synthetic fragrances, and unnecessary fillers. Infused with notes of Siberian Fir and Rosemary, the formula offers a refreshing, nature-inspired experience that leaves hair feeling balanced, hydrated and effortlessly manageable. The Condish is $36 on Highland.style

Thoughtfully built, designed specifically with hairdressers and barbers in mind, the newly launched ChairPro offers a more intentional approach to booking. 

What Happens Between Appointments

A client finishes their service. You send an invoice by text as they’re checking the mirror. Payment is completed from their phone before they even leave the chair.

At the end of the week, you want to boost bookings for an upcoming slow period. Instead of scrolling through hundreds of client records, you pull a list of top spenders, frequent visitors, and clients who haven’t booked recently, then send each group a tailored text message in minutes.

The next day, a client cancels an appointment. Rather than manually reaching out and hoping to fill the opening, the appointment is automatically offered by text to clients on your waitlist. Before you’ve had time to think about the lost revenue, the schedule is full again.

The modern professional is no longer just managing appointments. They’re building a brand, cultivating client relationships, and creating a business designed to grow. The most successful professionals are leveraging technology that works quietly in the background while they focus on delivering exceptional service.

That’s the philosophy behind ChairPro Studio. Beyond online booking, the platform combines waitlist automation, integrated payments, client segmentation, targeted marketing tools, and a beautiful online presence for your brand—all included in a single platform designed to help professionals grow their income and deepen client relationships.

ChairPro arrives at a moment when many beauty professionals are beginning to expect more from the tools they use every day. Across the industry, there’s a noticeable shift away from generic booking systems toward platforms that better reflect the identity, professionalism, and operational needs of modern salons and barbershops.

“Throughout the years I have listened to the frustrations with booking software for barbers and salons: hidden and surprise fees, clunky interfaces, unclear payment systems. And I thought… I want to do better for the professional,” said founder Robert Lawson. 

What Makes ChairPro Different?

The service is still the star of the show. ChairPro helps ensure every opportunity around it is captured. Here’s what makes this platform stand out from the rest. 

Elevated Booking Experience: ChairPro focuses on clean, modern, booking pages that reflect the quality of a professional’s work.

Waitlist Automation: Built-in waitlist functionality helps professionals fill cancellations automatically; turning lost time into booked revenue.

Built-In Marketing Channels

ChairPro includes:

• On-page announcements (free, for all visitors)
• Email campaigns
• SMS outreach

Direct Payment Ownership: Professionals connect their own Stripe account and receive payments directly; maintaining full control over their business and customer relationships. Built-in invoicing is included, allowing payments to be collected via QR code or to clients by text.

Ease of Use / Setup: Set-up is designed to be simple and fast. Professionals can be up and running in under 10 minutes, directly from their phone. 

“My business philosophy is providing a good services at a fair price, and that’s what I want to do at ChairPro,” Robert said. 

Learn more about Chair Pro Today 

On May 30, 2026, during Premiere Orlando, one of the beauty industry’s largest professional events, Booksy welcomed barbers, hairstylists, creators, educators, and industry leaders to its annual brand party, an evening dedicated to celebrating the people shaping the future of beauty and barbering.

Booksy’s Big Top Event hosted guests in a vibrant, circus-inspired venue with thoughtfully curated activations including custom fragrance experiences, a caviar bar, and photo booths. More than a party, the event brought together professionals from across the country for a night of connection, conversation, and community, while highlighting a growing industry shift. Today’s beauty and barber professionals are increasingly operating as entrepreneurs, educators, content creators, and personal brands, in addition to providing services behind the chair. While technology continues to transform business operations, beauty services and barbering remain fundamentally a human profession built on trust, creativity, confidence, and connection.

The event served as a platform to showcase how technology can support—not replace—the professionals driving the industry forward. In 2025 alone, Booksy powered more than 215 million appointments and helped providers save an estimated 7.7 million hours annually through automated scheduling, payments, marketing, and business management tools.

“At a time when AI and automation dominate conversations across industries, beauty and barbering continue to prove that human relationships remain at the center of exceptional experiences,” says Gus Murillo, Director, Global Creative & Community at Booksy. “Technology can simplify operations, but it can never replace the creativity, culture, and personal connections that professionals create with their clients every day.”

Beyond efficiency, attendees discussed how those time savings translate into opportunities for growth, education, creativity, and personal well-being.

The evening also highlighted the stories of several Booksy ambassadors whose careers reflect the changing landscape of modern beauty and barbering:

• Joel Torres, an internationally recognized hairstylist and educator, shared how simplifying business operations has allowed him to focus on traveling, teaching, and inspiring professionals around the world.
• Timmel Horne discussed his journey from managing appointments through direct messages and phone calls to building a business that extends beyond barbering into podcasting, education, and personal brand development.
• Lonnie Horne spoke about leveraging technology to create operational consistency, enabling him to pursue additional entrepreneurial ventures while continuing to grow his influence within the industry.
• Mr. Official, a respected figure in barber culture, reflected on the evolution of barbering from traditional shop management to modern entrepreneurship, while maintaining the strong sense of identity and community that has always defined the profession.

As the industry continues to evolve, Booksy remains focused on helping professionals spend less time managing administrative tasks and more time building businesses, careers, and communities.

“Behind every appointment is a real person, a real relationship, and a real story,” added Murillo. “The conversations throughout the evening reinforced that the future of beauty isn’t less human—it’s more intentional, more connected, and more empowering for the professionals who make this industry what it is.”

Download the Booksy Biz mobile app for free or visit booksy.info/learn-more to learn more.

This Father’s Day, BEVEL is doing what it’s always done, showing up for Black men in an unforgettable way.

Meet soccer-enthusiasts and Influencers, Obi Uchendu and his son Tobenna Uchendu (nicknamed “Starboyy”), the father and son duo at the center of BEVEL’s newest Faces of Atlanta’s campaign, and BEVEL’s guests to the 2026 FIFA Word Cup game on Father’s Day! 

At a moment when the world’s eyes are on Atlanta, BEVEL turns its lens on the people who make the city what it is, celebrating the individuality, cultural pride, and distinct style of its Black community — not as a trend, as a commitment.

The new BEVEL Faces of Atlanta campaign launches on June 9th, 2026 and showcases the love of soccer passed down from father to son. Coached by his Dad Obi, Tobenna’s drill routines have routinely gone viral on Instagram, and Obi shares what grooming means to a father raising the world’s next soccer prodigy.

Obi first discovered BEVEL at his barbershop and immediately felt recognition. He felt the brand spoke to him and understood what it meant to take pride in your appearance and your culture. A grooming brand he felt he could pass down to his son. In the Atlanta-shot campaign, Obi shares the impactful mantra instilled in him by his mother: “Look the way you want to be addressed.” It’s a lesson he carries with him every day, and one he’s passing down to Tobenna as he begins to earn recognition of his own. “It felt good to see a brand that culturally represented me and my son,” Obi shared.

BEVEL revolutionized the standards of men’s grooming and personal care products and is renowned for creating premium products that cater to Black men and men of color with curly/coily textured hair and melanin-rich skin. BEVEL continues to uplift and empowering Black men and their experiences, recognizes that grooming is an essential part of every man’s self-care, confidence, mental health. Engineered for the best, by the best, with same precision that separates a good athlete from a world-class one, separates BEVEL from every other grooming brand on the shelf. BEVEL understands what elite performance requires a complete grooming that’s built for you, not adapted for you. BEVEL products instill confidence in men that lasts beyond the field, and to every walk of life. The campaign amplifies the importance of self-care for men who seek to perform at their best in every area of their life, and trust BEVEL products.

On Father’s Day, June 21, Obi and Tobenna will take their seats at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta as guests of BEVEL to watch Spain v Saudi Arabia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A journey that began with backyard drills and a father’s belief, culminating in a once-in-a-lifetime experience neither of them will ever forget. The kind of moment BEVEL was made to celebrate.

Royal Kapper LLC, a Florida-based grooming products company, announced the expansion of its distribution network for a premium professional clipper care spray crafted without harsh chemicals.

As the global barbering industry continues to grow, professionals are demanding products that deliver exceptional performance while reflecting the elevated standards of today’s modern barbershop. Royal Kapper was developed to meet that demand with a premium formula that helps cool, clean, lubricate, and protect professional grooming tools while supporting daily maintenance routines.

Proudly Made in the USA and developed by an in-house chemist, Royal Kapper represents a new generation of professional clipper care products focused on quality, performance, and craftsmanship. The formula was designed to deliver professional-grade maintenance while being crafted without harsh chemicals, offering barbers a premium alternative for the care of their clippers, trimmers, and shavers.

“Barbers invest heavily in their tools, and proper maintenance is essential to performance and longevity. Royal Kapper was created to deliver a premium clipper care solution that professionals can trust every day.”

Designed For Professional Use

Royal Kapper Clipper Care Spray is engineered for use on professional clippers, trimmers, and shavers.

The formula helps:

• Cool blades during operation
• Remove hair and debris
• Lubricate moving components
• Help protect metal surfaces from

Available in two premium scent profiles, Cherry Bourbon and Unscented, Royal Kapper is stocked in 15.5oz aerosol cans.

Expanding Across Professional Barber Channels

Royal Kapper continues to expand its presence through professional barber supply distributors, grooming retailers, educational institutions, and industry partners throughout North America and international markets. The company remains focused on building long-term partnerships that support the growth of professional barbering worldwide.

CT Barber Expo 2026

Royal Kapper exhibited at CT Barber Expo 2026, one of the premier barbering events in North America. The event provided barbers, educators, distributors, and retailers the opportunity to experience the product firsthand and learn more about wholesale, distribution, and partnership opportunities.

About Royal Kapper LLC

Royal Kapper LLC is a Florida-based consumer goods company focused on developing premium grooming and barbering products for professional use. Proudly Made in the USA, the company develops products designed to support the performance, maintenance, and longevity of professional grooming tools. Royal Kapper’s flagship Clipper Care Spray is crafted without harsh chemicals and designed specifically for professional barbering environments.

Booksy, the go-to booking, management, and discovery app for barbers and beauty professionals globally, is excited to announce the launch of the “Icons of Dallas” out-of-home campaign. As a part of this community-led marketing campaign, Booksy will award free billboard advertising space to 20 local beauty and barbering professionals throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area to promote their businesses and generate visibility, potentially reaching 80,000 impressions. Submissions open May 25 and run through June 7 via the contest website.

Designed to spotlight local beauty and barbering professionals, the campaign will provide selected participants with a full creative package, including a professional brand photoshoot, custom billboard design services, and professionally edited photo selects. Each billboard will also direct potential clients to book featured professionals directly through the Booksy app.

“Many local beauty professionals don’t often have access to marketing opportunities of this scale, and Booksy wants to help amplify their businesses,” said Gus Murillo, Director, Global Creative & Community at Booksy. “Our community of beauty professionals and barbers is at the center of everything we do, and this campaign is another way for us to celebrate their talent while supporting their growth.”

To be eligible, entrants must either already be a Booksy provider or create a Booksy account during the application period. Applications open May 25 via the contest website.

Sola Salons, the largest salon studio concept in the country, proudly announces its 2026 Faces of Sola Visionaries, nine beauty and wellness entrepreneurs driving industry change and community impact.

This year’s visionaries include a bridal hairstylist who founded the Sensory Chair Project, a hairstylist and educator who’s been with Sola Salons nearly two decades, and a Google-employee-turned-hairstylist who founded a trauma-informed medical sanctuary that engineers custom, texturally accurate cranial prostheses, ensuring no one has to compromise their cultural identity to heal.

With nearly 100 years of combined industry experience, this year’s diverse class of recipients comes from all walks of life with expertise spanning hair, tattoo, skincare, and more, but they share one common thread: their commitment to excellence both in and outside the salon.

“Every year, this long-standing program gives us the chance to recognize a group of incredible Sola Pros who represent the heart of this community,” said Daryl Hurst, President & COO of Sola Salons. “I love how our professionals always show up with passion, creativity, leadership and a real drive to raise the bar for what it means to build a business independently.”

“This year, we wanted to represent the community of Sola professionals in a more natural and holistic way,” added Tracy Ramos, Sola Director of Pro Community. “Rather than focusing on social media followings, we wanted to showcase people who were engaging in their communities – both within the industry and their local areas. We held video interviews with each applicant, and based our decision on the individuals’ personal stories, and the impact they are making in their communities. That’s why we are calling it the Faces of Sola Visionaries.”

Meet Your 2026 Faces of Sola Visionaries:

• Bridal Hair Abbey Jae | Wilmington, DE
• Barber Alex Sharkey | Cedar Knolls, NJ
• Tattoo Artist Alex Quinn | Warwick, RI
• Color Specialist and Hair Stylist Caroline Kim | Los Angeles, CA
• Esthetician Emily Clark | Chicago, IL
• Hair Stylist Pich Seng | Houston, TX
• Barber Rashleigh Béaton | Euless, TX
• Hair Stylist Rachel Swire | Atlanta, GA
• Hair Stylist and Cranial Prosthesis Victor Scotti, Jr. | Arlington, VA

Each of the 2026 Faces of Sola Visionaries brings a distinct expertise and mastery of their craft, from mentoring and educating the next generation of beauty professionals to leading nonprofit initiatives and driving meaningful change across the industry. This talented team has also participated in some of pop cultures’ biggest moments including the GRAMMYs, New York Fashion Week, the Emmy Awards, Milan Fashion Week and more.

They will have the opportunity to represent Sola Salons at a variety of events, photo shoots and editorial opportunities, while helping inspire the next generation of independent business owners.

“We want people of all walks of life, with all different kinds of stories to be able to picture themselves at Sola, and to picture a future,” Tracy said. “That’s what this is all about, to share those unique stories, and say to the industry, ‘Hey, look at our community of 20,000 professionals and the impact they’re making, not only
within Sola, but in the wider industry.'”

In its 11th year, the Faces of Sola is an annual program that spotlights some of the impressive entrepreneurs who make up the more than 21,000 professionals within the Sola community. The company’s mission is to not only provide spaces for independent professionals, but to support them with the tools, education and technology needed to build thriving businesses. This program gives the Sola community the chance to celebrate the achievements of some of the industry’s brightest. 

To learn more about Sola Salons or how to join the community, visit www.solasalons.com.

Two-day international event brought together elite barbers from 14 countries for education, competition and the debut of new Wahl Vapor CE 

Wahl Professional crowned U.S. competitor Cristian Botello winner of the first-ever Wahl Global Barber Battle following a two-day international event that brought together elite barbers, educators and industry professionals from around the world in Chicago. 

Held May 3 and 4 at the Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture, Wahl Global Stage welcomed competitors from 14 countries to showcase their creativity, technical skill and artistry in front of a live audience during a red-carpet-style championship event. The weekend also featured advanced education sessions, business insights, networking opportunities and the exclusive debut of the new Wahl Vapor CE (Championship Edition) clipper. 

Botello earned the title of Wahl Global Barber of the Year after advancing through head-to-head competitions and representing the United States on the global stage. 

“It’s such an honor to represent the U.S. and accomplish something like this on a global stage,” said Botello. I’ve worked really hard for an opportunity like this, so I’m incredibly grateful.” 

As the winner of the first-ever competition, Botello will now travel to Los Angeles to participate in Wahl Future Makers, the brand’s creative platform focused on mentorship, education and elevating the next generation of talent. 

“I’m most excited about being surrounded by so much talent,” said Botello. “I’m always striving to learn, and I’m looking forward to growing alongside the team.” 

Botello also encouraged aspiring barbers to continue building relationships and investing in themselves throughout their careers. 

“My advice is to network as much as possible, attend events, shake hands and continue believing in yourself,” said Botello. “You never know when an opportunity to compete on a global stage might come your way.” 

Beyond the competition, Global Stage also highlighted the evolving future of barbering culture, from content creation and branding to entrepreneurship, artistry and global collaboration. 

“The energy in the room was unmatched by any industry event I’ve seen in a long time,” said Missy Jacobs, Education Leader for North America at Wahl. “We had attendees from all over the world and at every stage of their careers, from students to seasoned artists and educators, all connected by the same passion for creativity, growth and the industry itself.” 

Jacobs said one of the biggest takeaways from the weekend was the trust artists continue to place in Wahl tools at the highest levels of performance, whether competing on stage, creating content under pressure or working behind the scenes in real-time environments where consistency, precision, and reliability matter most. She also noted the growing influence of individuality and global culture throughout the industry, both on stage and behind the scenes at the event. 

In addition to the competition, attendees had the opportunity to experience the debut of the Vapor CE, a limited-edition professional clipper inspired by the energy of global competition and designed for precision, control and performance. Limited quantities of the new tool were made available for purchase at the event.