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The Harper Ellis Social Media Workshop gives stylists and salon owners a repeatable social media system that puts clients in their chair.
SalonCentric's new Partner Event Series was created to celebrate and support the professionals behind that artistry, giving them tools to grow, connect, and thrive.




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SalonCentric launched a nationwide, invite-only Partner Event Series designed to ignite innovation and help salon professionals future-proof their businesses. The four-city tour: Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, and New York Citybrought together leading salon owners, market leaders, and artistry for an immersive experience that blended artistry, education, and technology. SalonCentric's new Partner Event Series was created to celebrate and support the professionals behind that artistry, giving them tools to grow, connect, and thrive.
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Each stop of the tour featured an engaging mix of live artistry, business insights, and interactive technology showcases that inspired attendees to elevate their craft and strengthen their salon operations. The series culminated with a grand finale celebration at the Paradise Club at the EDITION Hotel Times Square in New York City, bringing together innovators and industry trailblazers to honor the power of community and collaboration in shaping the future of professional beauty.
We had the privilege to attend the series finale in New York City. SalonCentric extended an invite to Intercoiffure America Canada's members as they were in the city for ICA, Fall Atelier.
The New York finale brought an inspiring close to the 2025 series, featuring on-stage artistry and business education from:
The evening captured the glamour and pulse of New York City, blending education with experience in a Studio 54 inspired atmosphere.
SalonCentric’s industry-leading portfolio came together to create an immersive showcase, including:
Following an overwhelmingly positive response from the professional community, SalonCentric will expand the Partner Event Series in 2026, returning to Los Angeles and New York City with immersive experiences focused on artistry, education, and innovation.

The Harper Ellis Social Media Workshop gives stylists and salon owners a repeatable social media system that puts clients in their chair.

More than 1,000 salon, spa, medspa, and fitness leaders are expected to gather in Seattle over three days in September to see AI in action, learn from one another, and leave with a plan they can use the moment they land home.

Terra Harvell, Harper Ellis Hair Co. and Strata Salon Systems are bringing stylists and salon owners into one room to grow revenue, strengthen their business, and build more wealth.
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A personalized song from Easihair Pro's Lance Courtney, a certificate ceremony, and the presentation of six special awards, were just a handful of the fun activities that celebrated the 2026 SALON TODAY 200 honorees during Data-Driven Salon Summit in Austin, Texas. Relive the magic and access a photo album of official pictures.

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After her presentation and workshop at Data-Driven Salon Summit 2026, Harper Ellis Hair Co.'s Terra Harvell chats with Nicole Johnson, sharing why she's on a mission to help owners build wealth in their business so they have a investment worth selling when they are ready to exit.
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Before Harper Ellis' Terra Harvell takes the stage on Data-Driven Salon Summit she swings by to give us a sneak peek at her mainstage and breakout sessions.

Before Kristi Valenzuela takes the stage at Data-Driven Salon Summit, she stops by to talk about how salon business has a powerful opportunity to expand beyond traditional services and create meaningful revenue through high-value treatments.

More than 100 celebrities, influencers, and hair experts came together to create the two-day event in Paris in recognition of the passion, skill, and dedication of hair professionals worldwide. L’Oréal Professionnel Global Brand President Claire Le Bleis sat down with SALON TODAY to talk about the significance of the event, which also celebrated Hairdresser Appreciation Day.
Before Terra Harvell takes the stage at Data-Driven Salon Summit session, she swings by to give us a sample of what she has planned for her mainstage session and her breakout workshop.
At this year's Data-Driven, an immersive hands-on workshop will allow attendees to experiment with virtual hairstyle and hair-color try-on and AI skin analysis--and leave with credits to continue playing with the technology in their own salons.

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At Meevo LIVE! 2025, Nashville set the backdrop while connection stole the show.