Celebrity Stylist Jonathan Antin Signs On to Endorse MINDBODY
Salon owner and celebrity stylist Jonathan Antin share some of favorite features of his MINDBODY software.
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.
Wella's Charity Challenge: Salon Red Supports Lost N Found
With a Wella Charity Challenge grant, Stylist Timothy Hays rallies his Salon Red co-workers and clients to support Lost N Found, an Atlanta-based non-profit organization that helps homeless LGBT youth with temporary housing, job search assistance and counseling.
by Stacey Soble
Wella's Charity Challenge: HeadQuarters Helps Kids with Autism
With a Wella Charity Challenge grant, the mother of an autistic son plans to grow her team's effectiveness in offering understanding and a comfortable environment for hair services for autistic children.
by Stacey Soble
Seattle Salon Raises Funds for Justice and Soul Foundation
Seattle's Lisa Power Salon raises $3,000 for the Justice and Soul Foundation, which helps works to help the victims of human trafficking by teaching them the trade of cosmetology.
by Stacey Soble
Building a Better Hair Extension
Great Lengths' Brett Butcher details some of the technology behind creating a quality hair extension.
by Stacey Soble
Let's Talk Thinning Hair
Diane Stevens, the owner of Cole Stevens Salon in Washington D.C. and a Nioxin design team member, offers advice on working with clients with thinning hair.
by Stacey Soble
Using Crowdsourcing for Graphic Design
Salon owners are leveraging budget-friendly crowdsourcing sites to transform their visions into graphic logos.
by Stacey Soble
Arianna Huffington's Reflections on Business
At PBA's Business Symposium, keynote speaker Arianna Huffington pinpointed some key trends in business and shared the leadership lessons she's learned.
by Stacey Soble
Andres Moran on Mobile Devices in the Salon
As part of Salon Today’s annual Technology issue, we tap industry leaders for insight into how new systems are changing the business of beauty.
by Stacey Soble
ISPA reports Spa Parties on the Rise
For many ISPA members, the group is a prime target and they are developing special spa party packages and offerings to accommodate these special occasions.
by Stacey Soble
Power Women Power Tools: GKHair and Habitat for Humanity
GKHair partners with Habitat for Humanity for the 9th Annual Power Women Power Tools event in Los Angeles.
by Stacey Soble
The Power of Mobility: Instant Clients
At Off 7th Salon in Centereach, New York, an active Instagram program brings in 50-60 new clients per week.
by Stacey Soble
The Power of Mobility: The Streamlined Front Desk
For Freddie Berumen, owner of Freddie B's in Ventura, California, being a tech-savvy salon has been a key selling point to stylists.
by Stacey Soble
The Power of Mobility: The Mobile Manager
Chris Murphy, owner of two Maximum FX salons in Austin, Texas, taps mobile applications to help manage his busy business.
by Stacey Soble
The Power of Mobility: The Mobile Consultation
At the Canvas Salon and Skin Bar in Columbus, Ohio, Owner Stefanie Fox says iPads have become an integral part of the consultation service.
by Stacey Soble
The Power of Mobility: Feeding the WiFi Addiction
Alan and Teddie Kossof, co-owners of Teddie Kossof Salon Spa in Northfield, Illinois believe wireless is part of the new upscale guest experience--but before providing it, you must have the technological architecture to support it.
by Stacey Soble
The Power of Mobility: Playing in the Space
Social media expert Kelly Ehlers, founder of Evoke Brank Strategies, explains why having a digital presence is a marketing must for a salon in today's society.
by Stacey Soble