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SEARCHBeauty comes in all shapes and colors, texture and styles--these artists prove that in their work. Get inspired by these must-follow black stylists and black-owned salons.
Beauty comes in all shapes and colors, texture and styles--these artists prove that in their work. Get inspired by these must-follow black stylists.
Michelle O'Connor@michelleoconnorbeauty
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Stacey Ciceron @staceyciceron
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John Mosley@popular_nobody
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Naeemah Lafond@naemmahlafond
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Diaspora Salon @diasporasalon
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Ginger Williams@dopecurlsbyginger
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Jamal Edmonds@lamajbackwards
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Pekela Riley@pekelariley
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Chissel@chisselbeautystudio
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Tippi Shorter@tippishorter
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Cynthia Lumzy@cynthialumzy
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Candace Witherspoon@curlsbycandace
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Akeiri Taylor@curls_by_kiki
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Nadria Brown@colormecurls
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Jeannetta Walker@watchmyhairbounce
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Lacy Redway@lacyredway
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Rachel Redd@rachel_redd
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Christopher Aaron@christopheraaronstudio
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Leysa Carrillo@leysahairandmakeup
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Nikki Nelms@nikkinelms
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Ted Gibson@tedgibson
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Keon Washington@keonthebarber
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Rodrick Samuels@rodricksamuels
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Najah Aziz@najahliketheriversalon
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Vernon Francois@vernonfrancois
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Starting at Impressions front desk in 2006 when he was 19 years old, General Manager Paul Petrowsky is a seasoned professional who owner Sarah Taylor says is responsible for much of her own success.
Planning is in full swing for the most anticipated events and promotions for the 2026 holidays. As owners share their favorite ways to celebrate, they prove that a carefully planned event can also build culture, increase client loyalty, boost sales, and set a business up for a successful 2027.
When things run amok at Mane Attraction Salon, Owners Chris and Jenny Knudsen say General Manager Sami Hernandez is their go-to resource and ultimate sounding board. Meet Sami in this installment of Meet the Manager.
Pagoda, a new AI-native operating system for scheduling, payments, patient records, marketing, and client communications, launches at Skinovatio Medical Spa in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
At a panel discussion hosted by L’Oréal Professionnel in Paris in early July, French Philosopher Sophie Galabru explored the cultural shift where women are increasingly choosing natural, personalized color results over traditional grey coverage. In an exclusive interview with SALON TODAY, Galabru and L’Oréal Professionnel Colorist Pierrick Beringer discuss this shift and how salons and colorists respond.
