Welcome to Beauty News brought to you by Pro Beauty Talks! Get the scoop on the beauty business! You will hear about new products and new beauty services. Find out what is happening with top industry leaders, gurus, and influencers. This multi-billion-dollar industry is BIG BUSINESS. Beauty News will bring you the latest information about the business side of beauty. Melanie is joined by the executive editor of Beauty Store Business Magazine, Kim Hansen. Get the lowdown on mergers, acquisitions, and regulatory information. Find how "who is who" in the business, and who just got promoted! Join us as we dive into technology and hear about how beauty, science, and medicine intersect. Melanie Kopeikin is the creator, host, and producer of Pro Beauty Talks and Beauty News. Pro Beauty Talks is a podcast about the professional beauty industry. She is a coach and consultant who specializes in the professional beauty business. Melanie is a highly regarded beauty industry executive and a lifetime beauty addict. We hope you enjoy Beauty News!