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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.
In an exclusive video interview, Intercoiffure President Sheila Zaricor-Wilson reflects on the challenges of her first term and her goals for her second, as she prepares for the association's Spring Gathering.
Thrivo Technologies launches the FIRST salon in the Metaverse this week at the Metaverse Fashion Week, inviting the industry to come celebrate the SALON TODAY 200 at a cocktail party.
Fresha's game-changing deposits feature delivers unrivalled income protection for hair, beauty and wellness businesses against late cancellations and no-shows. And a powerful new partnership with beauty entrepreneur Hada Kattan has Fresha poised for growth.
A new study finds good leadership is the top factor when it comes to job satisfaction.
With the Great Resignation, it's critical that employee retention is a focus for salon owners at this time. To get to the heart of it, Strategies Michael Yost has an open dialog with two leading salon owners. Watch the conversation, or read the recap.
Training employees in strong customer service skills can be a never-ending challenge, until now. A new AI tool trains and grades employees on scripts, that you can customize to your preference.
The exciting show, his first since the pandemic, includes demonstrations of the latest hair trends and techniques, a runway presentation of Spring Looks, and a chance to meet Nick Arrojo.
In an exclusive SALON TODAY video interview, Oribe's Daniel Kaner and Gene Juarez Salons and Spas Founder Gene Juarez discuss how to create an inclusive, collaborative environment; the role mentorship plays in leadership; and how they witnessed owners valiantly lead over the past two years. Then they make a few suggestions for your leadership reading list.
Got a handsome new look for your barbershop? Enter it in the 2022 SALONS OF THE YEAR interior design contest and sweep the new Best Barbershop category.
Analyzing 25 key indicators, WalletHub determines the best places for women in the United States.
Serious Business 2022 took attendees on multiple journeys--of self reflection and healing, of exploring business growth and opportunities, and of predicting the future and the beauty world's place in it.
Sustain Beauty Co. teams up with The Thirst Project to provide clean drinking water to an impoverished village in El Salvadorby donating a portion of the proceeds of its partner products.
And just like that, we've now introduced you to the 2022 SALON TODAY 200. Courageous leaders who've steered their beauty-based businesses through one of the toughest times in history, have developed strong cultures that envelop their teams and built bonds of lifelong loyalty with their clients Meet the final group and visit our past days to meet the rest.
As the head of human resources for the 7-location Lords and Ladies Salon and Med Spa, it's Ashley Rivera's job to bring new talent into the organization. In an interview with SALON TODAY, she shares the strategies and tools she uses to find the right fit.
On Day 8 of the 2022 SALON TODAY 200, we celebrate the leaders and teams who courageously kept their business strong during the pandemic and are working tirelessly to rebuild. From implementing deskless salons to seeking mental wellness support for their teams, these salons are pivoting to find their new way to success. Here, the Salon Secrets Spa team and their family members enjoy a hay ride in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.
The teams that learn and play together, stay together. On this 9th Day of meeting the 2022 SALON TODAY 200, we meet salon teams who've lost weight together, started book clubs and helped a local university with a dance charity event.
We're on a roll now, as we introduce you to the next 20 SALON TODAY 200 honorees. From tripling bridal sales to organizing team celebrations and retreats, these salons and spas are infusing joy into their businesses and their sales are growing accordingly. Here, Ryann Halo and the team from Salon Halo in Spring Hill, Florida.
