The Jawline Effect: Why More Men Are Turning to Plastic Surgery

A New York plastic surgeon talks about the growth of male facial plastic surgery, and the art of perfecting a successful neck lift.

How to Thrive Through the Year-End Rush: Salon Promotions That Pay Off

The busiest weeks of the year are here, and there’s still time to make sure they drive meaningful revenue for your salon. From gift card promotions and retail ideas to smart follow-up strategies, let’s take a look at how to make every remaining day of the year count and keep clients coming back well into 2027.

Sponsored by Phorest

Whisper vs. Whisper MiniVent: Choosing the Right Source Capture System for Your Salon

Both systems capture vapors and dust right at the nail table. The difference is where that air goes next, and that one detail can decide whether your salon passes inspection.

Sponsored by Aerovex Systems

Making Wash Day a Ritual with Saint Kyumé: An Interview with Stylist and Entrepreneur Kimberly Michelle

After decades in an industry where professionals have not always been adequately educated on caring for non-straight hair, hair artist Kimberly Michelle created a brand designed to help bridge that gap, both behind the chair and at home.

Why Salon Work Makes Your Body Ache & What You Can Do to Feel Better

We learn some simple moves and strategies to keep the blood pumping through the muscles and limit posture problems from The Balanced Beauty Pro

At the 8th Annual Daytime Beauty Awards, Matt Rez Receives Outstanding Achievement in Color & Styling

Sofia Vergara, Lucy Hale, Alison Brie, John Salley, Brian Austin Green and more honored the best achievements in Science Behind Beauty, Health & Wellness at this glittering event.

Where Americans Feel the Most Skin Stress

Stress was the factor respondents blamed most often when their skin worsened, cited by 54%, followed by diet at 37% and hormones at 35%.

Jennifer Lane Beauty's Lane Lashes Mascara

A clean mascara without microplastics.

10 Ways to Love Yourself This Wellness Month

You spend your days taking care of others. With Wellness Month upon us, it's time to give yourself some love and we've got a roundup of gadgets and products to do just that.

When Everything Turns Skin Red, These Products Turn Down the Heat

Powered by Hinokitiol, a proprietary antioxidant from Pacific Red Cedar, Riversol products are formulated for sensitive and rosacea-prone skin.

The Popularity of Peptides: How Aesthetic Consultations are Evolving and What Clients Need to Know

While the public's interest in peptides shows today's consumers want to be proactive about aging, the professional's role is to help them understand new developments in aesthetics and make smart choices that support their long-term goals.

Heard of Hollywood Knees? Merz Aesthetics' Ultherapy PRIME is Now FDA-Approved for Knees Treatments

With this latest FDA clearance, Ultherapy PRIME continues to expand its non-surgical body treatment portfolio, beginning with a U.S. launch followed by a global rollout.

Color Without Compromise: Blondes Shine with Goldwell LightDimensions SilkLift Strong and Colorance

Are your blondes feeling blah? Give ’em a lift with LightDimensions SilkLift Strong

Sponsored by Goldwell

Wrapping Up Wellness for the Holidays

The winter holidays and Mother's Day are the most popular holidays for gift card campaigns in spas, salons, and medspas. SALON TODAY taps into industry experts for strategies in designing and marketing a successful campaign, as well as how to manage that cash flow influx while avoid getting into trouble with your bottom line or the IRS. Plus, five salons and spas share their case studies.

How 8 Spas are Readying for Wellness Month

August marks Wellness Month, and a collection of spas in California and Arizona show us the specials on their service menu.

New Torah-Inspired Card Deck Introduces a Color-Based Approach for Reflection and Decision-Making

Illuminated Paths is a boxed set of 52 cards, a guidebook, and an Oracolor Wheel, a visual framework that helps readers reconnect with the qualities they want to bring into everyday life.

How to Build a Sustainable Beauty Career Without Burning Out

LifeSpa leader Ali Yanez explains why strong mentorship, predictable income, meaningful recognition and the right work environment help beauty professionals build careers that last.