Team Strategies Rides for the MS Society
Team Strategies bikes 150 miles for Multiple Sclerosis. Read about their journey.
Lauren Salapatek
Web Editor
As the Web Editor, Lauren Salapatek manages the creation, production and editing of all editorial online content for Modern Salon Media's websites and e-newsletters. Since January 2010, Lauren has worked at Modern Salon Media covering salon style, products, trends and more.
Facebook Chat with Brig Van Osten!
If you're a Brig Van Osten fan, you now can get the chance of lifetime and take an exclusive peek into Brig's mind by chatting with her yourself on Facebook!
Aveda Announces Congress 2011
It's the ultimate gathering of the Aveda network of beauty industry professionals—stylists, hair colorists, makeup artists, students and salon owners: The Aveda Congress 2011. The Congress festival honors top talent, inspires and educates with technical and creative presentations, and fosters a deep sense of connection to Aveda’s heritage of distinctive artistry and social responsibility.
Salon-friendly Apps to Try
Try out these Apps today!PEEKABOO MOBILEWhen customers see great deals, they are more inclined to visit your salon on a more regular basis. Now there is a free Smartphone app called Peekaboo Mobile that can allow your salon to offer deals on ...
Enhance Your Website
So what can you do to spice up your salon's website? Serif offers a product called DrawPlus X4, which is a versatile designer that will help you create artwork and graphics in an easy way.
Revenue Calculator for Salons
Mindbody has just introduced their new Real Results Calculator, a tool to help salons calculate the increased revenue and reduced expenses they might achieve when they use the software.
Inspiring Thoughts from the 2011 ABS Business Forum
Presented by ABS, P&G Salon Professional and Salon Today The 2011 America’s Beauty Show Business Forum: Smart Thinking, Straight Talk delved deep into salon business practices and armed salon professionals with the necessary business and leadership skills they need to succeed. See what top beauty magazine editors and successful business owners had to say about their clients needs and wants.
2010 Market Shipment Results
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) released the results of its semi-annual Market Shipment Study of the professional hair product category. See the results.
Florida Salon Hosts Photography Competition
Michael Angelo Hair Studio has been selected to host a special two-day series of professional Passion Stylebooks Hair color & Men’s photography competition sessions on Sunday & Monday, March 20 & 21. Numerous hair designers and make-up artists will create fashion forward hair cuts, hair color and hair design artistry on almost 100 local and out-of-state models.
Jerseylicious Stars Next to Back the Be-Cause Event
Jerseylicious stars Gayle Giacomo and daughter Christy Pereire are the newest industry celebs to back the Millennium Be-Cause.
Transform Your Business With Coaching
Inspiring Champions is a business training and coaching company working in the professional salon and beauty industry. Founded by Lauren Gartland, Inspiring Champions has a team of coaches who have worked with thousands of beauty professionals over the years to literally transform their businesses and their lives.
Digital Coupons on a New App
Now there is a free Smartphone app called Peekaboo Mobile that can allow your salon to offer deals on everything from hair cuts to manicures.
Milano Exchange
Milano Software has announced that they will be presenting business education at Allied Beauty Association (ABA) and Professional Beauty Association (PBA) Shows across North America under their "Milano Exchange" division.
John Paul DeJoria's Motivational Be-Cause Video
In a short motivational video from John Paul Dejoria, CEO and Founder of John Paul Mitchell Systems, he calls out to current beauty professionals asking them to help future beauty professionals with scholarships by donating $5 to Be-Cause's first charity event.
Strategies Announces 2011 Seminars
Strategies, a provider of business education in the beauty industry, has announced its 2011 schedule of seminars.
Win a "Green Makeover" For Your School
Pureology is presenting the Global Green USA’s Green School Makeover Competition. From March 1–September 30, 2011, a parent, teacher, student or individual, can nominate any K–12 public, private or charter school they think deserves a Green School Makeover. One school will win a “green makeover” and four finalist schools will win $2,500 for their sustainable upgrades.
SpaFinder Wellness Week 2011
SpaFinder has announced that its popular bi-annual Deal Days will return in March 2011 as SpaFinder Wellness Week!