The Venmo Dilemma: Tipping, Taxes and Transparency
New IRS requirements, paired with technology, make it harder for service employees and independent artists alike to under-report income.
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The New Age of Recruiting
As the head of human resources for the 7-location Lords and Ladies Salon and Med Spa, it's Ashley Rivera's job to bring new talent into the organization. In an interview with SALON TODAY, she shares the strategies and tools she uses to find the right fit.
by Stacey Soble
Day 8 of Celebrating the 2022 SALON TODAY 200
On Day 8 of the 2022 SALON TODAY 200, we celebrate the leaders and teams who courageously kept their business strong during the pandemic and are working tirelessly to rebuild. From implementing deskless salons to seeking mental wellness support for their teams, these salons are pivoting to find their new way to success. Here, the Salon Secrets Spa team and their family members enjoy a hay ride in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.
by Stacey Soble
Day 9 of Celebrating the 2022 SALON TODAY 200
The teams that learn and play together, stay together. On this 9th Day of meeting the 2022 SALON TODAY 200, we meet salon teams who've lost weight together, started book clubs and helped a local university with a dance charity event.
by Stacey Soble
Green Circle Salons Announces First Carbon-Neutral Salon Certification in North America
The certification helps salons offset the emissions they can't avoid generating in their day-to-day operations, creating true carbon neutrality
by Staff
Meeting a Bride's Expectations: The Love is in the Details
There's nothing more special than helping a bride and her bridal party look their best for the big day, but bridal services can also equal big stress. Owner Al Campbell offers five steps to keep things organized and on track.
by Al Campbell
REDUCE: Building a Green Salon with the Three Rs
Embracing the 3Rs of the environment provides a brillian roadmap to a more sustainable business, according to Valerie Tate from Sustain Beauty Co. First up, she focuses on REDUCE, but watch out for the others in the series: REUSE and RECYCLE
by Valorie Tate
Day 7 of Celebrating the 2022 SALON TODAY 200
We're on a roll now, as we introduce you to the next 20 SALON TODAY 200 honorees. From tripling bridal sales to organizing team celebrations and retreats, these salons and spas are infusing joy into their businesses and their sales are growing accordingly. Here, Ryann Halo and the team from Salon Halo in Spring Hill, Florida.
by Stacey Soble
Day 6 of Celebrating the 2022 SALON TODAY 200
It's Valentine's Day, and the SALON TODAY 200 is our love letter to the industry! Meet 20 more honorees and find out how they've loved on their staff members, their clients and their communities throughout the year. Here, Jenny and Chris Knudsen welcome guests into Mane Attraction Salon in Phoenix, Arizona.
by Stacey Soble
5 Strategies to Break Free from Burnout
As an owner or leader, do you feel like you're pushing against the tide? Burnout is common for the owners of salons, spas, barbershops and medspas, but Strategies' Neil Ducoff is here to give you 5 strategies to break free of burnout and prevent it from happening again.
by Neil Ducoff
Day 5 of Celebrating the 2022 SALON TODAY 200
With this Day 5 announcement we've now released 100 of the 2022 SALON TODAY 200! Over the past two years these salons have hustled, from adding curly hair services to the menu to introducing compensation levels where stylists can name their own prices. Their ingenuity have earned them a rightful place on this year's list. Here a stylist consults with a client at Lavish Hair Lounge in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
by Stacey Soble
Words Have Meaning: Inclusive Texture
Ashely Brown, a Sam Villa and Mizani Artist, offers tips on words to use and words to avoid when talking about texture with your clients.
by Staff
Day 4 of Celebrating the SALON TODAY 200
In Day 4, we're thrilled to introduce the next 20 honorees of the 2022 SALON TODAY 200. The owners of these salons came ready to lead, and the teams members are eager to delight their clients every day. (Here, the team from Interlocks jump for joy at their reopening.)
by Stacey Soble
Fresha Acquires Australian Platform Bookwell
Following an investment in funding from General Atlantic, Fresha adds to its extensive base of more than 60,000 partner salons and spa by acquiring the Australian platform Bookwell.
by Stacey Soble
Day 2: Celebrating the 2022 SALON TODAY 200
In the second day of toasting our 2022 SALON TODAY 200, we meet a group of success-focused salons that recruited new team members, advanced education efforts, expanded services and embraced technology to rebuild their businesses in 2022. Here, the team at Blo in Raleigh, North Carolina, are all hands in with the changes. Meet the next 20 honorees and learn their bright ideas.
by Stacey Soble
Day 3: Celebrating the 2022 SALON TODAY 200
Many salons experienced rebuilding and growth in 2021, but it required all departments--guest services, styling, color, spa and leadership--pulling together. Meet the 20 SALON TODAY 200 honorees in our third day of announcements and read about their Herculean efforts. Here, the team from Fine Bella Salon in Avon Lake, Ohio, enjoy a team-bonding beach day.
by Stacey Soble
Day 1 of Celebrating the 2022 SALON TODAY 200
Over the next 10 business days, we'll thrilled to introduce you to the 2022 Class of the SALON TODAY 200. From evaluating team members on a culture score to studying and embracing individual learning styles, these SALON TODAY 200 honorees rallied their teams to success. Meet the first 20 honorees and see their best practice tips. (Here, Bonnie Conte shows off the new team T-shirts for Avalon Salon Spa in Lake Zurich, Illinois.)
by Nicole Davis