Is 'Recession Blonde' a Real Trend or Just TikTok Talk?
Tightening budgets and economic uncertainty is causing clients to look strategically at ways to maintain their blonde locks. Four stylists weigh in with their observations.
by Dawna Jarvis
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Art Gallery Vibes
An appreciation for fine art and furnishings is reflected in the owners’ design choices for the salon they created from a renovated historic home in the Blue Ridge mountains. Tour Luis Allen Hair Salon which captured a third-runner up position in our Salons of the Year.
by Stacey Soble
MODERN Spa & Wellness Technology Solutions Guide
Enjoy this comprehensive guide tailored to spa and medspa owners looking for technology solutions to help run your business with maximum efficiency.
by Staff
A Septic Disaster, Two Reliable Tools, One Courageous Owner and a Team of Unicorns
When a septic backup destroyed 90% of Soleil Salon and Spa, Owner Luisa G. Garcia combined a goal tracking system from Qnity and a performance app from Phorest to engage her team in the Unicorn Challenge, keeping them focused on goals instead of the chaos around them. Her inspiring story led us to award her with our SALON TODAY 200 Courage in Leadership Award.
by Stacey Soble
Doing Good and Doing Good Business at the Same Time
Recognizing the ongoing mental and physical impact of childhood sexual abuse, Sport Clips partners with non-profit Saprea to help raise awareness of the issue, help more victims find healing and to equip parents with prevention tools to protect their children. The company has even incorporated Saprea resources into their employee benefit package.
by Chris Yadon, MPA, managing director of Saprea
An Industrial Salon Finds a Home in a Historic Train Station Depot
Beauty Mark's owners preserve the 100-year-old building's original masonry walls and cast-iron pillars, creating a unique and lovely salon in Vandalia, Illinois.
by Stacey Soble
The Coaches, Consultants and Business Resources Directory
Looking for some sound business advice or someone who can guide you as you grow your business to the next level? Check out or Coaches, Consultants and Business Resources Directory; compare and contrast the different experts available, and sample their advise in our engaging Q&A section.
by Stacey Soble
Executing on Elegance
Large, oval full-length mirrors, backlit beauty images and a super-sized color lab bring an upscale air of sophistication to Cooper Alley Salon in Corte Madera, California.
by Stacey Soble
In Uncertain Times, This is Your Opportunity to Make it Certain
Coming off her rousing presentation at Data-Driven, Salon Cadence's Ronit Enos shares 7 key moves that can help you grow your company with confidence.
by Stacey Soble
Future Focused: Phorest Tools Drive Salon Growth
Are you taking advantage of your tech? Phorest guides the way to your best business.
The Four Pillars of Mental Health
Sustain Beauty Co.'s Valerie Tate walks you through the four pillars of mental health to help you combat burnout and protect your mental health.
by Staff
Top Shelf--From First Date to Forever: An Owner's Guide to Marketing Like a Matchmaker
Urban Betty's Chelle Neff reviews fellow salon owner Kati Whitledge's new book--From First Date to Forever: An Owner's Guide to Marketing like a Matchmaker.
by Staff
Navigating Trauma Disclosures in the Chair
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the special connections stylists share with clients sometimes leads to clients discussing topics that stylists find tough to navigate. Saprea's Chris Yadon offers five tips for receiving clients' sensitive disclosures.
by Chris Yadon, Managing Director of Saprea
Modern, Minimalist Luxury
Blended retail shelving encourage clients to shop while the removal of the front desk encourages a community feel at Davanti Salon in Denton, Texas.
by Stacey Soble
Mental Health in the Salon: How Beauty Pros Handle Burnout and Set Boundaries
Discover how top beauty professionals recognize burnout, build healthy boundaries, and protect their mental health in the salon industry. Insights from MODERN SALON's Mental Health Awareness Month panel.
by Anne Moratto
SALON TODAY 200: Beauty in Bloom
See our SALON TODAY 200 stats at a glance and access all of this year's honoree categories from one place.
by Stacey Soble
Photography Tips for Your Salons of the Year Submission
For our annual design competition, SALONS OF THE YEAR, submitting the best imagery is the most important part, so our judges share their top photography tips.
by Stacey Soble