Ahead of Trends and On Top of Spend
Two salons share their sustainability-focused practices while keeping up with the season's latest color trends.
by Staff
Articles
2023 SALONS OF THE YEAR Finalists Announced
Announcing the 2023 SALONS OF THE YEAR finalists and giving you a sneak peek into each salon design.
by Stacey Soble
The Labor of Laundry: Freeing Up Valuable Space and Easing Logistics
An Ohio-based salon owner shares why transitioning to disposable towels are saving her labor and money, while making a more sustainable choice her operations.
by Su Clark
A Gradual Shift to Sustainability Proves A Winner for A Roland Salon
For owner Amy Roland the mission to become a sustainable salon is a journey, and the pace is less important than the fact that the salon is continuing to improve.
by Su Clark
We Catch Up With Chaz Dean, Creator of WEN
When Chaz Dean, founder of WEN Hair & Body Care, introduced his lather-free approach to haircare, it came as an extension of his life philosophy, which celebrates the beauty of the natural world.
by Anne Moratto
Vagaro’s Annual iconic.23 Conference Returns for its 2nd Year
Tabatha Coffey, Jeannie Mai Jenkins, and Kendra Scott are scheduled to Headline Vagaro’s 2nd Annual iconic.23 Conference.
by Staff
Pencil Thin Eyebrows? Millenials Share Their Top Beauty Regrets
A new survey from LaserAway of over a thousand American Millennials, aged 26 to 42, reveals their top beauty regrets in five key areas: facial skincare, hair and makeup, health and nutrition, body skincare, and dental care.
by Staff
US Cost of Living is Hitting Women Twice as Bad
Between making less and receiving fewer and smaller raises and benefits, inflation is impacting the female workforce much harder than their male counterparts, according to a recent study.
by Staff
Sleep Expert Explains the Hidden Meaning Behind Common Dreams
A sleep expert reveals the potential meaning behind five of the most common dreams--falling, being chased, teeth falling out, being naked in public and flying.
by Stacey Soble
The 2 Crucial Steps to Creating a 7+ Figure Business
Whether you're a beauty business owner or a professional stylist, Salon Success Revolution's Karen Hardee shares two critical steps in developing and growing your business.
by Karen Hardee, Salon Success Revolution
Customer Service 101 for Cutting Clients on the Spectrum
Brea Retic, barber and co-founder of A Different Cut, offers tips on providing thoughtful customer service to give sensory sensitive clients a positive haircutting experience.
by Elizabeth Young
Ticket Boosters: 10-Day Lashes
A quick and easy service that can be applied by an esthetician or a stylist, Vomor's 10-Day Lashes are the perfect ticket booster for clients who have a special event or just want beautiful lashes without the time and financial commitment of lash extensions.
5 Benefits of a Flexible Schedule for Your Salon
Discover the advantages of implementing a flexible work schedule in your salon business.
by Jill Goodwin
How a Devoted Core Staff is Keeping a Salon Owner's Legacy Alive
When the owner of a salon passes away, the managers keep the salon's culture, its esthetic and her memory alive.
by Staff
5 Strategies for Busting Up Backroom Gossip
Eufora Business Team Trainer Donna Rodrigue shares 5 ways to put a to stop salon gossip, which can be detrimental to your culture.
by Staff
Don't Let Your Great Reviews Create Bad Clients
A healthy roster of five-star client reviews acts as a magnet to draw new clients through your doors. But Owner Amy Pal warns they also build up a set of expectations in that new guest's mind and your team needs to live up to them.
by Amy Pal
Therapist? We Prefer our Hair Stylist, Say 1 in 3
Timely Topic: Are hair stylists/barbers bridging the mental health therapy gap? 1 in 3 say so, according to a survey of 1,005 Americans by pollsters iPsos eNation, on behalf of AQ, an anxiety management app that tracks anxiety in real-time.
by The AQ Team