Sounds of Summer: A Sunny Playlist for Your Salon
A new study reveals the top songs and artists that people listen to when traveling on summer vacation, creating a breezy playlist for your salon.
by Stacey Soble
Stacey Soble
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.
America's Favorite Ice Cream Flavors Ranked
As temperatures rise across the country, our minds naturally navigate towards ice-cold treats. Just for fun, we offer this ranking of America's favorite ice cream flavors.
by Stacey Soble
Top Shelf: The Fall of the Hair Salon
Grow's Antony Whitaker reviews Mario Verrilli's book which is a self-described step-by-step guide to the future of the beauty salon industry.
by Stacey Soble
5 Common Online Scams that Target Businesses
Consumers aren't the only ones that can fall victim to online scams, businesses are prey for scammers, too. An expert compiles a list of the top five common payment scams and how to avoid them.
by Stacey Soble
4 Fresh Management Ideas from the SALON TODAY 200
Each year, our SALON TODAY 200 applications yield a wealth of innovative, fresh management advice, and this year we selected four honorees to delve into the details of their best practices during a complimentary webinar sponsored by American Express.
by Stacey Soble
A Transmasculine Perspective on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
After sharing his personal journey of gender transition at Phorest's Salon Owner Summit, Alex Bélisle-Springer talks to SALON TODAY about how embracing diversity, equity and inclusion can instill a sense of belonging with both clients and staff members, specific actions owners can take that will spark both personal and professional growth, and why he felt the Summit was the right time and place for his message.
by Stacey Soble
Cut Through the Tangles of Tax Planning with the Right Professional
What kind of tax professional do you need for your business? Tax Attorney Tina Azarvand walks you through the different specialties.
by Stacey Soble
How AI is Shaping Salon Business
Before he takes the stage at Data-Driven Salon Summit, Tim Fisk chats about AI marketing tools and how owners can leverage them to boost business.
by Stacey Soble
Applications Open for Salons of the Year 2024--Deadline Extended to May 31
SALON TODAY's annual interior design competition, SALONS OF THE YEAR, is now open and the deadline has been extended to May 31!
by Stacey Soble
Carol Augusto: A Passionate Advocate for Beauty Business Education Passes Away
Carol Augusto, executive director of Serious Business for the past 20 years, passed away in late February. A lifelong learner, she spent her life helping salon leaders grow both professionally and personally.
by Stacey Soble
The 2024 SALON TODAY 200: All in One Place
Now that all of the 2024 SALON TODAY 200 have been revealed, we put the entire list together in one spot for you. Here, the team from Frangipani Salon in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, celebrate with confetti.
by Stacey Soble
2024 SALON TODAY 200: Salon Leadership
In our 8th Day of the 2024 SALON TODAY 200, we meet the honorees who excelled in Salon Leadership, including Luisa G. Garcia of Soleil Salon and Spa in Windham, New Hampshire. These owners know it's a leader's responsibility to develop a vision for the people they guide, then they have to inspire their team to follow that vision.
by Stacey Soble
2024 SALON TODAY 200: Environmental Sustainability and Technology
We're on a roll! On the 7th Day of our 2024 SALON TODAY 200, we introduce you to the honorees in two categories--technology and environmental sustainability. These tech-savvy honorees leverage the latest tools to automate and streamline their processes and communications, while green-minded honorees, including April Wetzel of Sunbeam Studio in Louisville, Colorado, make strategic decisions that better the world around them.
by Stacey Soble
2024 SALON TODAY 200: Compensation and Benefits
In Day 6 of the 2024 SALON TODAY 200, we present the honorees in Compensation and Benefits, including the team from Posh Salon and Boutique in Grand Junction, Colorado.These salons offer rewarding compensation and benefits programs and design transparent career paths that retain talent longer.
by Stacey Soble
2024 SALON TODAY 200: Employee Education
It's Day 4 of our 2024 SALON TODAY 200 Alerts, and time to meet the honorees in the category of Employee Education. These owners, including Debra Penzone of PENZONE Salons + Spas in Columbus, Ohio, know that education is a career-long process that helps new team members develop their skills and confidence and seasoned staff continually stretch creatively.
by Stacey Soble
2024 SALON TODAY 200: Customer Service
In Day 3 of the 2024 SALON TODAY 200, meet the salons in the category of Customer Service. These honorees, including Eneth and Michell Eubanks, founders of MW Salon in Ovideo, Florida, know that customer service impacts the overall experience, and salons and spas that deliver it with each and every visit boost sales, as well as client loyalty.
by Stacey Soble
2024 SALON TODAY 200: Client Retention and Referral
In Day 2 of the 2024 SALON TODAY 200, we celebrate the honorees in the category of Client Retention and Referral, including Rachel and Jason Gribbin, owners of Define Hair & Skin in Ellicott City, Maryland. These owners know a salon's ability to attract new guests fuels its growth, and its ability to get those clients to return again and again dictates its overall success.
by Stacey Soble