2027 Health Insurance Open Enrollment Guidelines

Taking care of your clients is an important part of your work, but taking care of yourself and your family is just as important!

Anderson Benefit Partners is reaching out to remind SSPA members that 2027 Health Insurance Open Enrollment is now underway. If you need health insurance or are considering a change to your current coverage, this is a good time to explore your options.

The Scalp Microbiome: A Tiny World with a Big Role in Scalp Health

Beaute Beat | October 13, 2026

We often focus on the hair we see, but healthy hair care begins with the skin beneath it. The scalp is home to a complex community of microorganisms that help shape its natural environment. Understanding this community—the scalp microbiome—is an important part of understanding scalp health.

Spring 2025 Color Trends & Their Impact on the Beauty Industry

As the seasons change, so do the trends in beauty and fashion. Spring 2025 brings a vibrant and versatile color palette that offers endless opportunities for industry professionals. From hairstylists to estheticians, these trends can inspire new services, marketing strategies, and retail opportunities. Understanding how these colors influence beauty and personal style is essential for staying ahead in the industry. Here’s a look at the top color trends for Spring 2025 and how professionals in the hair and beauty industry can incorporate them into their work.

Spring 2025 Color Trends

1. Mocha Mousse / Chocolate Brown – The neutral of the season, offering a rich and versatile base that pairs well with a variety of shades. Perfect for classic hair colors, rich brunette tones, and warm makeup looks.
2. Wispy Pink / Tea Rose – A soft, delicate shade ideal for pastel hair tones, soft blush makeup, and subtle highlights.
3. Moody Plum / Eggplant Purple / Maroon – A deep, rich hue that exudes sophistication, making it a perfect choice for bold hair color transformations or dramatic makeup.
4. Crisp Blue / Icy Blue – A fresh and timeless shade, excellent for cool-toned hair colors, eye makeup, and fashion-forward nail designs.
5. Clementine / Marigold – Vibrant and energetic, this zesty citrus shade can inspire warm, golden balayage or sunset-hued makeup trends.
6. Butter Yellow – A soft pastel alternative to white, offering a subtle way to brighten up hair color, fashion styling, and nail aesthetics.
7. 24K Gold – A deeper, more radiant yellow that can be incorporated into golden blonde hair colors, shimmery makeup, and eye-catching nail art.
8. Siren Red / Cardinal Red – Bold, fiery hues that make a statement in hair, lipstick, and nail polish trends.
9. Periwinkle – A universally flattering shade that balances cool and warm tones, making it a standout choice for vibrant hair colors and bold eye makeup.
10. Frog Green / Minty Green – A fresh, grassy hue that adds a pop of color to creative hair dyes, fashion-forward accessories, and playful makeup looks.
11. Cream – A timeless staple in fashion and beauty, providing an elegant base for hair color, wardrobe styling, and classic makeup applications.

 Incorporating Color Trends into the Beauty Industry

Young Blood and Plasma Transfusions

The FDA recently warned that plasma infusions from young people provides “no proven clinical benefit” against normal aging, Alzheimer’s disease, or a host of other diseases. 

Directors Gottlieb and Marks from the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research say young-blood transfusions can pose risks.

Most research thus far into young-blood transfusions has been conducted in mice. Some of the mouse studies have been encouraging, but other studies have been less encouraging. One biotech company is currently testing a plasma-derived product in Alzheimer’s patients; a previous study from the company yielded mixed results.

NUTRITION MOMENT

Your Diet and Your Brain!

The way you feed your body affects your brain.

Evidence is starting to line up in favor of certain foods with the aim of reducing the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Our brain requires certain nutrients to function smoothly and biologically. One major study showed that a strict adherence to a diet known as the MIND diet reduces dementia risk by up to 53% for people ages 59 to 98.