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The Launchpad | March 2026

March 12, 2026

The Launchpad | March 2026

Proper Preparation

Designed to ensure salon services and products perform optimally to deliver the best results for your clients, Quif has launched two new products: Prep and Prime. The first step – Prep – is an alkaline pre-treatment shampoo that works to deeply cleanse and clarify the hair, removing product and mineral build-up to prevent patchiness, inconsistencies and green tones. The second step – Prime – is an acidic porosity balancing primer that hydrates and equalises the hair’s porosity for a more predictable colour or chemical service.

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Less is More

Say hello to the Barely-There Bangs from Beauty Works. Created in collaboration with global beauty icon, Huda Kattan, these clip-in fringes have been expertly designed to achieve a soft, natural-looking fringe without the need for a long-term change. Made with 100% Remy Human Hair, the fringe holds a lightweight design and a handcrafted lace base, with each strand individually knotted to mimic natural hair growth and ensure an undetectable blend. The range is available in five Huda shades and fifteen bestselling Beauty Works shades.

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The Blonder, the Better

Introducing the new, salon-sized,1-litre pump bottles of ASP Expert Haircare Ice Blonde Charcoal, a range created for clients who demand brightness, hydration and tone control, all in one streamlined system. Consisting of a two-step regime that is powered by purifying charcoal and cationic conditioning agents, the products’ ingredients work in tandem to neutralise brassiness and deliver clean, luminous blonde results. With UV protection, sulphate and silicone-free formulas and the brightening power of charcoal, the high-performance duo has been designed to keep blondes brilliant, both in and out of the salon.

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Age is No Barrier

Crafted to delay the three signs of ageing hair – thinning, dullness and greying – the brand-new Age Defense range from Nioxin works to moisturise the scalp, support follicles and maintain melanin production, giving the hair volume and shine whilst preserving its natural colour. As well as being safe for colour-treated hair, the range is also free from sulphates, parabens and silicones, making it optimum for any client looking to extend the life of their natural colour while addressing thinning and dullness.

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Smooth on Up!

Keratin Complex has recently launched KCRIO Restorative Keratin System, a new innovation that hopes to raise the bar for smoothing performance. Inspired by the vibrant energy and diversity of Rio de Janeiro, KCRIO was built to thrive in humidity, delivering straighter, sleeker and smoother results with luminous, glass-like shine. Formulated without formaldehyde, the system delivers results that last up to three months.

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Locked in

Developed to deliver a reliable hold while caring for the hair and scalp, Design Essentials has launched its latest product innovation: The new Loc & Braid Styling Gel. Combining lasting control with moisture and shine for a smooth, flake-free finish, the gel has been created for professional use across locs, braids, twists and ponytails. The product also works to lock in hydration, leaving styles defined and nourished without heaviness or residue, making it suitable for all textures and a versatile addition to any styling kit.

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