Interest in scalp care continues to accelerate. According to Spate data, #scalpcare content on TikTok has increased more than 149% month over month, as consumers look for products that support scalp balance and healthy hair growth.
In an industry with so many options and opportunities, we asked artists what made them niche down and choose a specialty. Texas-based artist Kimberly Michelle has always loved focusing on healthy hair and scalp, and headspa rituals was a natural evolution.
by Staff
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.
The launch marks Tricoci’s first external retail marketplace partnership and introduces a curated assortment of 33 products across its skin and hair collections, bringing the brand’s results-driven approach to a wider audience while reinforcing its authority in professional haircare and skincare.
by Staff
When disaster strikes communities, beauty-based businesses frequently raise their hands first, offering help in any creative way they can.
by Stacey Soble and Anne Moratto
Spas are creating immersive service that reflect a growing shift toward wellness experiences that are transformative and transportive.
by Staff
This collaboration marks a significant step forward in streamlining operations for salons and independent beauty professionals, bringing together customer service with thoughtful intelligence.
by Staff
At Refined Beauty, Sales Manager Liz Zavora shows a genuine enthusiasm and passion for helping others succeed. She leads with heart and brings a contagious energy to the team, making people feel supported and empowered. Learn more about Liz in Meet the Manager.
When you build a meaningful community, your business wins. Kati Whitledge talks about the importance of building a salon community, then she shares six strategies for strengthening it.
by Kati Whitledge
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.
Explore this curated selection of standout brands and essential products shaping today’s growing wellness and spa industry.
How one salon company structured education, performance metrics, and career paths to drive retention, revenue, and long-term team growth.
by Chelle Neff, Owner of Urban Betty in Austin, TX
Salon owners expected AI to deliver efficiency. What they didn't expect was what it did to their team, and what their clients started saying in reviews.
by Tayna Paandey
Neutralizing the damaging effects of water benefits the hair from texture to shine to color longevity, and it’s the science behind Malibu C products.
Believe it or not, more job candidates are technically "in the funnel" than ever before. Yet, salons and spas are still struggling to hire. Beautista Founders Jen and Matt Martinelli explain what's happening, and how you need to show up.
by Jen and Matt Martinelli, founders of Beautista
The KIM Report was created to address the industry's fundamental data gap by conducting a monthly anonymous national census of U.S. salons. The report sorts the industry into five distinct groups, based on the number of service providers you have, allowing you to compare yourself to your peers.
by Alain Audet, VP of Sales and Marketing for SalonInteractive and the KIM Report