February-March 2026

The February-March 2026 issue reflects an industry in the middle of a quiet but meaningful reset. Across skincare, hair, wellness, and grooming, beauty is becoming more considered, more informed, and more deeply connected to health. Services are no longer built on quick fixes but on a deeper understanding of the skin barrier, scalp health, internal balance, and long-term maintenance.

This issue explores how consultation has emerged as the first and most valuable service, shaping trust between professionals and clients. It looks at skincare’s shift toward repair and longevity, haircare’s focus on strength before style, and men’s grooming’s move from speed to ritual. Education and process run through every conversation, influencing not just techniques but business models, where stability and credibility now matter more than scale.

Across these pages, one idea remains constant: care has replaced correction, prevention has replaced urgency, and beauty’s future is being built with intention rather than excess.