Salon Management

Games Salons Play to Engage the Team

When Salon Today recently polled owners and managers about staff meetings, a number revealed they keep their team engaged by playing games that foster camaraderie and teamwork, encourage members to share their wisdom with one another or reinforce salon education. We couldn't resist, we had to dig a little deeper, and here are their stories.

Future-Proof Your Business: The International SalonSpa Business Network, May 6-8

Industry leaders to define solutions to common challenges, leading to long-term profitability, sustainability and happiness for employees and clients alike.

Redken Names Six Winners of The Next Big Thing Challenge

To inspire and promote the Redken Artist community this summer, Redken challenged artists to compete in a three-tiered haircolor challenge for a chance to connect with the hottest influencers in the industry.

The Skinny on Staff Meetings with the Results from the First Beauty Pulse Survey

Discover the results to our first Beauty Pulse survey on staff meetings, discover salon owners' favorite ways of engaging team members, and participate in the next survey.

The 2018 Software and Technology Guide

Technology plays a strong hand in the way successful owners lead their salons, and now the options go far beyond appointment scheduling. This software guide by SALON TODAY introduces you to a variety of digital products to add to your management toolbox.

In LA with Wella: Winners of the North American Trend Vision Awards Are Announced

One of the most creative evenings on the hairdressing calendar took place Sunday evening in Los Angeles, the Wella Professionals North American Trend Vision Awards (NATVA).

Ecoheads Partners with Kevin.Murphy to Bring the Newest Development in Water-Saving Showerheads to Partner Salons

Kevin Murphy Salons will be the first to benefit from the latest product developments in Ecoheads showerheads, including an easier-to-hold design, properties to further reduce chlorine levels in the water, and a new plastic finish that reduces the energy required in its manufacturing.

Tech Pilots: Nick Arrojo Partners in Growth with STX by Testing New Technology

When technology companies partner with test pilot salons, the entire industry benefits with new innovation. Arrojo Studios' Nick Arrojo and STX Software's Jeff Mason tell the story of their mutually-beneficial partnership.

Tech Pilots: Birds Barbershop Gets in on the Ground Floor with Facebook's Workplace

At the recommendation of another salon, Birds Barbershops' Jayson Rapaport gets into a testing program for Facebook's new Workplace program and discovers a valuable new tool for communicating with the company's 180 employees scattered across nine locations.

Tech Pilots: Voga Salon and Salon Clouds

When Armando Laya, co-owner of Voga Salon in Overland Park, Kansas, tests a Salon Clouds product and provides feedback, the company's owner Dilan DeSilva responds with a customized app.

Hair Cuttery's New Path to Prosperity

As Phil Horvath joins Ratner Companies, he and Dennis Ratner prepare to roll out a new stylist compensation program, along with a new motivational app for Hair Cuttery's 12,000 stylists.

Data Stories from the First Data-Driven Salon Summit

At the first Data-Driven Salon Summit, salon owners dig deep and share the stories of how they use data in their businesses, helping all owners to grow.

Avoid the Summertime Salon Slump with These Proven Strategies

Frederick CEO Corey Kossack offers some appointment-filling strategies to owners facing a summer sales slump.

Data Stories: Breaking Down the Numbers

In his class on reading P&Ls at Data-Driven Salon, World Class Salons' Jim Pacifico talks about how he breaks down the numbers so his team can follow them easily.

Presence AI Transforms Voice Conversation Over the Phone for Salons

This technology can take a texting conversation and reply with artificial intelligence, making communication easier between clients and salons.

Conquering Your Inventory

Inventory is fun! Said, no one ever. While it is one of the biggest pain points for a salon or spa owner, it is a necessary evil that can have detrimental effects on your business if managed improperly. Here are some tips and tricks to best manage your salon or spa inventory.

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BREAKING NEWS! Announcing the 2017 NAHA Winners

One of the biggest nights in hairdressing just wrapped at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, and the 2017 North American Hairstyling Awards' winners have all been announced!