Stacey Soble

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Director of Brand Content Strategy

Stacey Soble has been involved in the conversation of salon business for more than two decades—as a reporter, a consultant and as the editor in chief of SALON TODAY. She has been responsible for growing the brand's celebrated recognition programs, SALON TODAY 200 and SALONS OF THE YEAR, and has launched two new competitions in recent years--STAMP (SALON TODAY's Annual Marketing Program) and the SALON TODAY Total Makeover Competition. She is a frequent speaker on the topic of salon business at industry events.

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At Scott J Salons in New York, a stylist wraps his clients hair with a single-use, disposable...

In partnership with Minerva

A Biodegradable, Disposable Towel Helps Salons Provide a Higher Level of Safety While Helping the Planet

by Stacey Soble

Affordable, compact, recyclable, biodegradable and single-use, Easydry Towels help salons up their customer experience while saying adios to the daily drudge of doing laundry.

Owner Hernan Prada and Salon Director Alexa Cikoja encourage guests to safely dispose of their...

In partnership with Green Circle Salons

Salons Discover Implementing a Sustainable Mission Draws Like-Minded Talent and Clients

by Stacey Soble

Green Circle Salons helps salons recycle and repurpose up to 95 percent of their waste, as well as safely recover their PPE. And, a new study shows that a salon's mission toward sustainability is an eco magnet that draws new clients as well as talent.

Wellness

4 Tips for Avoiding Hair Loss During COVID-19

by Stacey Soble

Hair restoration surgeon Dr. Patrick Angelos offers strategies for limiting hair loss during stressful times.

Wellness

Study Reveals Phoenix is the World's Best City for the Skin

by Stacey Soble

After measuring nine different factors that impact skin health in 80 cities around the world, Chemberry names Phoenix, Arizona, as the world's best city for the skin.

The Kao Salon Industry Recovery Initiative also sent Reopening Kits with masks, hand sanitizer...

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A Helping Hand from Kao Aids Salons in Getting Back to Business

by Stacey Soble

Since the height of the pandemic, the Kao Salon Industry Recovery Initiative has been helping salons by creating special marketing campaigns, allowing members to convert loyalty points to Visa gift cards to pay bills, with special pricing that increases salon profitability and by sending 2,000 Reopening Kits. Find out more.

Technology

RUSH Hair & Beauty Triumphs Over Lockdown with Client-Focused Zenoti Digital Solutions

by Stacey Soble

How one of the largest UK beauty chains is navigating the new client experience, including improved reporting, marketing, e-commerce and loyalty programs, with Zenoti,

Salon Management

Small Business Owner Pens Book to Help Other Owner through Turbulent Times

by Stacey Soble

With the "Principles of Business," an experienced businessman and former mayor helps fellow small business owners with words of wisdom.

In partnership with Millennium Systems International

Salons Are Discovering Multiple Benefits from a Self-Pay Technology Tool

by Stacey Soble

Meevo 2 launches a new Self-Pay tool, encouraging clients to checkout chairside with a credit card on file. In addition to helping salons implement a contactless procedure, owners are discovering the tool eliminates congestion at the front desk, helps with staffing issues and is even boosting retail sales.

Wellness

A New Helpful Guide Points Cancer Victims to Financial Resources; A Good Resource to Share with Impacted Clients

by Stacey Soble

Beyond the physical and emotional impact of cancer, victims also suffer financial hardship. A new digital guide from CouponChief helps patients break down the costs of cancer, points them to helpful resources and offers money-saving strategies. Share this free resources with guests who share their cancer journey with you and your team.

Salon Management

Memberships and Client Loyalty Helped One Grooming Franchise Stay Strong During the Pandemic

by Stacey Soble

The flexibility of its monthly memberships and the generous support of its clients helped keep the Hammer & Nails franchise strong during the pandemic, even through the shutdown.

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