SALON TODAY 200: Salon Rootz Discovers Its Team’s Secret
Deep “roots” of the Rootz staff reveal some surprises during a salon celebration.
Rosanne Ullman
Project Editor
Rosanne Ullman, Project Editor for Modern Salon Media, has been writing for the MODERN SALON family of publications for more than 30 years, contributing landmark articles ranging from a year-long historical series celebrating MODERN SALON's 75th anniversary to a comprehensive tribute to Vidal Sassoon, as well as directing several of Modern Salon Media's custom publishing projects. Rosanne holds a master's degree in journalism from the Medill School of Northwestern University.
SALON TODAY 200: Salon Secrets Spa Engages Nearby Salons for Recruitment Events
Aiming for the best fit, the Pennsylvania salon partners on open houses to make recruitment a community effort.
SALON TODAY 200: Pavo Salon Spa Donates an Entire Salon
Hospitality Hub in Memphis will have a two-chair salon at its women’s shelter thanks to the kindness of Pavo’s salon pros.
SALON TODAY 200: Palm Sunday Is Writing a Love Letter to Bleach
The ongoing pandemic has caused the Canadian salon to pivot multiple times, with its original idea for a “Blonde Book” sprouting a succession of fresh-thinking initiatives.
SALON TODAY 200: Ottalaus Salon Styles for Pageants, But There’s More to the Story
The salon works with the Miss Utah competition but also has launched The Fearless Project to help women regain their self-worth, an initiative inspired by pre-pandemic work with an organization that helps young women build their self-esteem through pageant participation.
SALON TODAY 200: Platinum & Company Spreads Beauty Education to Guatemala
Owner Lindsay Lowe starts a salon tradition of working with the Global Stylist Scholarship program to give underprivileged but eager beauty students in other countries the skills to make a good living.
Salon Today 200: Mirror Mirror Salon Lives Its #mirrormirrorstrong Branding
After several false starts, some postpartum depression, and COVID followed by a devastating Texas storm, owner Martha Lynn Kale has shaped her career and her salon to stand up to pretty much anything.
Salon Today 200: Headlines The Salon Rebounds Mightily
A series of small changes during the pandemic added up to deliver March 2022 as the California salon’s best month ever.
Salon Today 200: Mango Salon Fills Staff Slots with Love for the Industry
Stylists and support staff alike at the Virginia salon find the best role for their passion and talents.
Salon Today 200: Kenneth’s is a Rare Employee-Owned Salon Group
Long-time salon owner Kenneth Anders adapts the ESOP structure to the salon industry.
Salon Today 200: Jyl Craven Hair Design Removes the Ceiling to Success
When adding yet another stylist level felt like a band-aid solution, the owners empowered their top stylists to define their own earning potential.
Salon Today 200: JEM Hair Studio Keeps the Team Connected Through a Video App
The Marco Polo app gives staffers multiple times each day to video-share what’s on their minds.
Face Value Salon Passes the Baton
When the Covid lockdown cleared, the Virginia salon had a new but very familiar owner, proving that family businesses can achieve a smooth transition and a lifelong storyteller can channel that passion through salon ownership.
Salon Today 200: Five Senses Spa Salon & Barbershop Focuses on Staff Wellness
Owner Paola Hinton makes it easy and convenient for employees to choose wisely for their health.
Accentuating Professional Expertise
Adding certification in trichology and nutrition to the team’s collective résumé, a New York City salon expands its menu and solidifies its reputation for comprehensive consultations.
Staff Wellbeing Defines a Culture
A Pennsylvania salon reaps many rewards from offering an EAP and bringing mental health out of the shadows.
Retail Respect
With a combination of strategies, a Miami salon raises its annual retail revenue by nearly 40 percent.