Business Growth
How three Houston salons doubled retention in 90 days.
A simple shift in pre-booking, communication and pricing — and the numbers behind it.
Mar 09·6 min
05 — News
News, Trends & Conversations Shaping The Industry.
Reported by working pros. Edited for the people building the future of beauty and barbering.
Industry News — Featured
Inside the next decade of textured beauty — a global market report.
The textured hair economy is projected to outpace the broader beauty market through 2030. We break down what that means for the chair, the brand and the next generation.
BUOR Editorial·Mar 12, 2026·8 min read
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Education
The case for CEU programs that actually teach business.
Continuing education has been a checkbox for too long. Here's what a modern curriculum looks like.
Mar 06·5 min
Wellness
Standing all day: the science of caring for the body behind the chair.
Long-term physical wellness practices from physical therapists who specialize in beauty pros.
Mar 02·7 min
Culture
The new generation of barber-educators redefining the shop.
Inside the rise of barbers building classrooms, brands and movements out of their chairs.
Feb 27·9 min
Event Updates
Afro Hair Summit 2026: speakers, schedule and what's new.
Everything you need to know before tickets go on sale for the global flagship gathering.
Feb 22·4 min
Industry News
Acquisitions, IPOs and indie brands: the 2026 beauty M&A map.
A reported snapshot of the deals reshaping ownership across professional beauty.
Feb 18·10 min
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