Taking advantage of every management course she can get her hands on, Jessica Thomas has become an irreplaceable leader at Venue Salon and Sap and it all started with an email.
Christina Kirkey, owner of Pinup Studio, develops The Stylist Playbook, and it's working. For the first time, every one of her team members is on track to hit their annual goals.
From financing options and memberships to dot phrasing and medical documentation, software management experts list the myriad of features you should consider as you shop for a tech partner to power your wellness concept.
Partnering with Affirm, Vagaro can now give beauty and wellness professionals growth opportunities by offering their clients the ability to book services using Affirm's "buy now, pay later" option, making it easier for customers to invest in self-care without the upfront cost.
Perfect Corp.'s 10th Annual Global Beauty and AI Fashion Forum illustrated the myriad of ways artificial intelligence and augmented reality are redefining the beauty and fashion industries, and SALON TODAY contributed a panel with leading salon owners who shared how they are using AI in consumer-connected ways from onboarding talent to managing reservations.
As Owner David Wagner celebrates the 40th anniversary of Juut Salonspa, he reflects on how the industry has evolved over the decades, and how his Daymaking philosophy has stood the test of time.
The beauty industry has achieved a historic victory with the passage of the No Tax on Tips Act as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025. For the first time in decades, beauty professionals and salon owners now enjoy the same tax benefits that restaurants have received since 1993. Learn the ins and outs of the new legislation.
Now in its 29th year, the SALON TODAY 200 is a landmark business competition that celebrates salon success, growth and best practices. The 2026 application is now open, with an extended deadline of November 15, 2025!
In just one year, the Green Beauty Community has grown to 1,600+ members, 400+ pledge salons, and 40,000 students accessing its Sustainability Guidebook. Here’s how a grassroots idea became a national movement for sustainable beauty.
