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2026 SALON TODAY 200: Growth, Part 1
On Day 9 of our 2026 SALON TODAY 200 reveals, a big 'Huzzah' to our first look at the salons, spas and barbershops that fueled their growth by mastering a number of best practices, including the fun team from Lavish Hair Lounge in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (P.S. The second half of Growth comes tomorrow.)
2026 SALON TODAY 200: Customer Service
We tip our hats to the salons and spas that genuinely connect with guests and strive to elevate their service, including Chenica Racine and Ricka O'Bannon, owners of C&R Beauty Bar in Louisville, Kentucky.
2026 SALON TODAY 200: Technology and Client Retention and Referral
Today, we have two 2026 SALON TODAY 200 categories as we hail the salons that find creative ways to build client loyalty and the ones that constantly explore and embrace new technology to further their businesses, including the social-savvy team from Verde Salon Group in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
2026 SALON TODAY 200: Environmental Sustainability and Retail & Merchandising
For today's SALON TODAY 200 announcements, we toast the honorees who prioritize the environment in their business decisions and those who take retail to the next level, including the excited team from Pure Salon Spa in Louisville, Kentucky.
LEVEL UP: Growing Your Business with Advice from Industry Experts
SALON TODAY reached out to the industry’s leading business consultants and invited them to weigh in on what’s top-of-mind for today’s salon leaders. Take a read through this compilation of solid advice on a variety of topics, each designed to give you the managerial tools you need to tweak your business and make 2026 your best year yet.
Wellness Watch: A Roundup of Spa-Focused Innovations & Resources
In collaboration with the trusted partners of MODERN Spa & Wellness, we’ve put together a curated collection of wellness-focused products, programs and resources that will help you, your business and your clients thrive.
Dedicated to Growth
In this Meet the Manager profile, we learn about Diane Palumbo, General Manager of Ohana Salon in Scottsdale, AZ, and owner Chandra Chriswisser’s trusted right hand.
These 3 PBA Charities Directly Assist the Pro Beauty Community
Feeling the urge to make a difference in the beauty community you love? Consider checking out some of the charitable initiatives and programs offered by the Professional Beauty Association.
Making an Impossible Situation Manageable
Meet Aquino, who has led the team at Apotheca Salon & Barbershop with the utmost integrity since 2021, and who owner, Steffan Bentley, appreciates for their unwavering support through tough situations.
2025 SALON TODAY 200: Growth, Part One
Congratulations to the 2025 SALON TODAY 200 honorees who master a number of best practices to fuel their growth, including Heather Spencer and Adreanne Gellise-Budzinski, owners of A Spencer Gellise Salon in Bay City, Michigan, who are sporting their 'Minding My Own Small Business' shirts. This is Part One of Growth.
Teen Texture Camp: Hi Texture's Summer Seminar Provides Texture Education to Kids
Hi Texture Hair Salon of Lawrenceville, GA offers a free Teen Texture program each summer, where local teens learn how to care for their natural hair in preparation for the back-to-school season.
The Salon Today 2024 Technology Solutions Guide
This guide is your one-stop shop for a plethora of technology tools, software and services created to keep your salon or spa thriving.
2024 SALON TODAY 200: Growth, Part Two
In our final day of the 2024 SALON TODAY 200 Alerts, we meet 50 more honorees in Growth. These owners, including Stacey Holmes and Brandie Lohmann, owners of Steel Blade Men's Salon in Albuquerque, New Mexico, have learned to tap into new products, services and trends to build sales, while maximizing the time and talents of their team members.
2024 SALON TODAY 200: Growth, Part One
On Day 9 of our 2024 SALON TODAY 200 we reveal the first 50 honorees in the category of Growth. These salons, including Dr Fly Salon and Spa in Joplin, Missouri, mastered a number of best practices to achieve overall sales growth of 18% or better.
The Salon Today 2023 Technology Guide
SALON TODAY's annual technology guide helps salons, spas and barbershops compare and contrast different tools, from salon management software to specialty apps, to make the smartest decisions for their business operations.
MODERN Recap: Sola Sessions and Sola Pro Awards
MODERN was invited to join in on three days of fun and education at Sola Sessions in Austin, TX, which also featured the first-ever Sola Pro Awards.