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This year's Data-Driven was so packed with content, the fun and activities started before the show officially opened. Check out our Day One recap video.
The day before the official opening of an event is typically when organizers get, well, organized, sponsors set up their booths, and early-arriving attendees pick up their badges at registration. This year's Data-Driven Salon Summit was so packed with content and valuable networking time, we shifted some events to check-in day.
Wayne Liu of Perfect Corp hosted an AI Playground that walked attendees through new AI features designed to delight salon and spa clients while encouraging them to book services and purchase retail. Attendees got to experiment with virtual hairstyle and hair color try-on, AI skin analysis, and personalized recommendations. After a short demo, Liu walked attendees through a step-by-step process to build their own AI experience using Perfect Corp's APIs.
Then, the Data-Driven Salon Summit Welcome Reception, sponsored by Phorest, encouraged guests to greet old acquaintances and make new friends, all set to the festive sound of live Irish music.
Watch our Day 1 Recap video and you'll be sure to either relive the memories or experience a little FOMO.
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.
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.
Before Phorest's Barry Quinn and Sinead Norman take the stage at Data-Driven Salon Summit, Norman swings by SALON TODAY to give us a sneak peek at their session that promises to motivate team members to grow their KPIs and clients to solidify their loyalty.
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.
At the SalonCentric SPARK New Partner Event in New York City on March 16, invited salon owners and stylists came together for education and discovery at the new L’Oréal Professional Academy NYC.
Before Glammatic's Ameet Kallarackal steps onto the mainstage at Data-Driven Salon Summit, May 17th, he stops by and gives us a sneak peek at his upcoming session and how his subsequent roadmap will give you a personalized road map.
At Meevo LIVE! 2025, Nashville set the backdrop while connection stole the show.
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.
Monica-Lynn Beauty CEO hosts BOSS Up! Leadership Experience in Cleveland, helping owners and beauty and barber pros scale their businesses. .
Before a progressive cocktail party of three of Nashville's leading salons on November 2, Data-Driven Salon Tour will help owners and managers grow their businesses, their teams and their clientele to the next level. Don't miss out!
Medical Spa Show 2025 featured the most impressive lineup of the show's eight-year history, including keynote speaker Kyle Scheele, along with a host of luminaries from around the industry.
Embrace, empower, and celebrate natural curls with Cosmo Prof's live virtual education event on Feb 24, 2025.
The busy holiday season is here, and with it comes jam-packed days, last-minute client requests and booming retail sales. For many salon owners, the highlight of the season is Small Business Saturday® (SBS). This year on Saturday, November 30, consumers can take their shopping into the small businesses in their communities.
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