Salon of the Year

2019 Salons of the Year: Hair and Body Works

This salon was once a bank, but only a few hints would clue you in. Part of the bank teller counter makes up the front desk and helps pull together the rustic and repurposed look of this space, earning it a Salons of Distinction honor in the 2019 Salons of the Year.

Industry News

HairHoncho: All-In-One Free App for a Better Way to Run Your Business

Built to streamline, simplify, and lead to success, this new app was created by a designer whose hairdresser wife needed a better scheduling system--so he made her one.

Expert Advice

Rebooking Really Not Happening? This May Be Why

A guest blog post from the founder of HairHoncho, a new free app for stylists and clients, alike.

Why Women Lose Hair And How You Can Help

Hair loss isn’t just a guy problem. Every stylist knows it can affect female clients, too. In women, hair loss manifests as decreased volume in the middle of the scalp, thinning overall or as a widening part. Are you prepared to help?

Salon Business News

Talk Data to Me: Salon Owners Define Opportunity, Measure Results at Data-Driven Salon Summit

The only event of its kind, Data-Driven Salon Summit hones in on success metrics, innovative business practices and technology tools to help salons grow.

Manufacturers & Distributors

Bellus Academy’s Lynelle Lynch Honored with Repêchage “Dedication to Advancement in Esthetics Education” Award

Lynelle Lynch, owner of Bellus Academy was honored with the “Advancement in Esthetics Education” award during the Repêchage 21st Annual International Conference.  The award recognizes professionals who have demonstrated a commitment to investing in the future of esthetics through excellence in skincare education.

Stylist Spotlight

Personal Style: NAHA 2019 Men's Hairstylist of the Year Pete Goupil

The Quebec, Canada-based salon owner, international barber and educator rocks a signature look complete with colorful tattoos, bright track pants, and a neatly groomed mustache and cropped hairstyle. Men’s Hairstylist of the Year with killer style—who better to honor in MODERN's annual men’s issue?!

HIS Modern Grooming

Grooming Revolution: How Men's Styling Has Evolved

It doesn’t sound hyperbolic to be certain that the men’s grooming boom is here to stay—but, it hasn’t always been that way. Paul Wilson, American Crew Global Artistic Director, talks men’s grooming history, trends and the everlasting importance of education.

Expert Advice

Instagram Creator Account Profiles Offer Tools to Help Influencers Better Work With Brands

Instagram has launched a creator profile tailor-made for influencers, and there are plenty of reasons why it might be worth making the switch from a business profile to a creator account.

Are You Losing Money On Your Toning, Retouch Or Highlight Services?

The more you know, the more you save and the more money you make. That’s true of everything in your business. When you’re informed, you can make informed decisions. Knowing your numbers when it comes to hair color usage is particularly helpful because it’s so easy to over-use product and undercharge for services. Here’s how three salons, with the help of Vish software, http://www.getvish.com/demo/salontoday were able to analyze the data available at their fingertips to determine which services were losing money and which were producing healthy profits.