Post-pandemic Barbering: What's Next?
We spoke with one barber who pivoted to a new career path within the industry and one who says retraining is the key to continued success.
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The Best Cities for Curly Girls in 2021
A new study ranks 94 cities--best to worst--for maintaining beautiful curls. Anaheim, CA, is chosen as the kindest city to wavy tresses, while curly girls should avoid West Palm Beach, FL.
by Staff
Study Shows More Consumers Are Investing More Time in Self Care Since the Pandemic
A British wellness spa surveys 2,000 consumers and find 13% have experienced a home beauty treatment gone wrong and 49% of the Gen Z population invests more time into self care to help with their mental health.
by Staff
Data-Driven Salon Summit Dives into Metrics while Reuniting Peers
As the first salon business conference to return live after the pandemic, Data-Driven Salon Summit was as much of a reunion for salon owners as it was an exploration of data metrics and new growth opportunities.
by Stacey Soble
Control Your Color & Brighten Up Your Bottom Line
When wasted color washes down the drain, so do your profits. Vish Hair Color Management Software creates savings and additional revenue for your salon, so you can grow your business.
by Laurel Nelson
How to Recruit Salon/Spa Employees Post Pandemic
Recruiting talent to help you grow into the future has always been a challenge, but it's even harder now with the tight labor market. Strategies' Neil Ducoff shares seven recruitment factors to reevaluate to strengthen your efforts.
by Neil Ducoff
Throwing in the Towel for the Environment
Eco champion Sustain Beauty Co brings on a disposable towel to its environmentally friendly product lineup, as owners sing the towel's praises.
by Stacey Soble
Tech Talk: New Tools to Save Money and Create New Revenue Streams
Technology leaders and pioneers discuss the new salon technology tools that are helping salons streamline, be more productive and create new revenue streams.
The 2021 Technology Guide
The annual technology guide is used by salons, spas and barbershops across the country to compare and contrast the industry's top technology products, from salon management software to specialty apps.
Zenoti Acquires SuperSalon, Consolidating Leadership in Salon and Spa Software
The acquisition of the technology focused on large-scale chain salon businesses reinforces Zenoti's commitment to the multi-location segment.
by Staff
Boulevard Launches Boulevard Duo
The sleek payment hardware, developed specifically for the beauty industry, improves the customer experience while alleviating backend complexity.
by Staff
Weak, Fragile Hair Gets Help with New DualSenses Bond Pro from Goldwell
The 5-product line rescues hair at risk for breakage without weighing it down.
by Staff
Why Investing in Salon Software Can Be a Business Game Changer
A traditional appointment book no longer cuts it when running a successful salon. Find out how salon management software can make your business run more effortlessly while opening up your business to a new client base.
by Staff
Colour Refresh from Maria Nila Is Now Available for Backbar
The launch challenges your creativity with 15 temporary shades, all mixable.
by Staff
Tech Talk: Innovative Tools Help You Recruit
To rebuild their businesses, salon owners are focusing on recruiting, training and retaining talent, and there are some cool technology tools that can aid them in their efforts.
Maximize Marketing through Machine Learning
Holes in your appointment book cost you money, but a new AI-based technology is helping fill those automatically by sending customized, personalized messages to your clients. Learn how.
by Stacey Soble
When Salon/Spa Ownership Sucks The Life Out of You and How to Prevent It
What leads a salon owner to close their business, and how can it be prevented. Strategies' Neil Ducoff offers six disciplines to help you achieve success and to prevent your business from sucking the life out of you.
by Neil Ducoff, Strategies