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The Journal

Color guides, bridal beauty tips, and a little NYC hairdressing history — from Salon Icon NYC.

The 2026 Hair Guide: Classic Cuts, New Colors, and What's Trending Now

An illustrated guide to six haircuts everyone should know, plus the cut and color trends defining 2026 — from relaxed bobs to glass blonde.

History

New York's Hairdressing Legacy: How Manhattan Became a Global Capital of Hair

From Vidal Sassoon's first American salon on Madison Avenue to Kenneth Battelle styling Jacqueline Kennedy — the history behind why Manhattan salons hold themselves to a different standard.

History

The Bob That Changed Everything: How 1920s New York Fell for Short Hair

In 1924, Antoine de Paris opened a salon at Saks Fifth Avenue and brought the bob and the shingle cut to New York — the haircut that defined the flapper era.

History

Madam C.J. Walker and the Birth of Harlem's Beauty Industry

In 1913, Madam C.J. Walker opened a beauty salon in Harlem, building the foundation of America's Black hair care industry from New York City.

More guides on color, bridal beauty, and life at the salon are on the way.

The Journal

The 2026 Hair Guide: Classic Cuts, New Colors, and What's Trending Now

New York's Hairdressing Legacy: How Manhattan Became a Global Capital of Hair

The Bob That Changed Everything: How 1920s New York Fell for Short Hair

Madam C.J. Walker and the Birth of Harlem's Beauty Industry

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