Editor's Note: Cover Values
In the editor's column for March-April 2017, Stacey Soble calculates the value of the Atlanta salon owners on the cover, before announcing two new events for 2017.
by Stacey Soble
Spring 2017 BCL│MUD Make-Up Designory Scholarship Opens
Professional makeup artistry scholarship accepting applications through April 10.
by Anne Moratto
Culture Club: Borrowed Wisdom
Scott Buchanan shares the wisdom he has borrowed from Fierce Conversations, Disney and Stephen Covey to develop a strong culture at Scott J in New York.
by Stacey Soble
Countdown to HAIRraising 2017: Join the Cut-A-Thon to Support Boston Children’s Hospital
The 2017 HAIRraising Campaign to benefit Boston Children’s Hospital is scheduled for Sunday, May 21 and “big-hearted” salons across the U.S. are signing up, inspired by the idea that “the next big breakthrough in pediatric cardiology can start in your salon.”
Build Branding: Garrison's Barbershop Celebrates Robbie Burns Day With Single Malt Scotch
Described as "a modern take on a classic shop," Garrison's delivered on that promise with a celebration on Robbie Burns Day that blended modern marketing with old school barbershop culture.
Beauty Changes Lives Experience to Honor Arnold and Sydell Miller with the 2017 Legacy Award
Matrix co-founders Arnold (Arnie) and Sydell Miller will be celebrated on Sunday, March 26, 2017, as recipients of the fifth Legacy Award presented by the Beauty Changes Lives Foundation.
4 Ways to Maintain a Salon Culture of Community Service
Going out into the community and bringing the community into the salon benefits everyone involved.
Florence Roby Shortlisted for Guild Awards of Excellence 2017
Beauty uniform supplier Florence Roby is nominated for the Best Uniform Supplier by the Guild Awards of Excellence for 2017.
by Stacey Soble
We Want to Hear From You—SALON TODAY's Take Action Guide
In our special March 2017 Motivation Issue, we’re featuring an editorial Take Action Guide that connects charitable-minded salons to beauty companies, distributors and associations that have hearts as big as theirs are. We'd love to hear from you!
The Absolute Most Inspiring Way to End a Business Conference
At Serious Business 2017 in New Orleans, Mindvalley's Vishen Lakhiani demonstrates the power of his message by getting 1,400 people on their feet, singing Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody. Experience the moment, or relive it, with Salon Today's video.
by Stacey Soble
Hair Cuttery Gives Hair Cuts to the Homeless With Its 18th Year of the Share-A-Haircut Program
For every hair cut purchased on February 6–7, a free hair cut certificate will be donated back to a homeless adult or child in the community of one of Hair Cuttery’s nearly 900 salons.
Inspired Ideas: Bii's Community Networking
While community networking, Bii Hair Salon's James Gartner and Adam Swanlund learn the way to new potential clients is by offering fun hair services to their kids.
by Stacey Soble
2017 Salon Today 200: Salon Culture
Announcing the 2017 Honorees in the category of Salon Culture. Culture is that invisible, yet tangilbe, energy that binds and propels a team and attracts clients. A strong culture is hard to define and even more difficult to build. But when mastered, these salons are unstoppable.
2017 Salon Today 200: Philanthropy
When salons and spas participate in community charities or organize their own philanthropic activity, they often are acting from the heart. But the goodwill generated from these activities serves as a powerful marketing tool and can propel both personal and professional growth. Here are our 2017 Salon Today 200 honorees in the category of Philanthropy.
by Stacey Soble
Christine Gordon, a Student Advocate and Former President of AACS, Passes Away
Christine Gordon, former president of the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) and a staunch advocate for the needs of cosmetology and aesthetics students, passed away on Dec. 1, 2016.
by Anne Moratto
Pravana Team Gives Back and Shows Up to Support AIDS Project LA
On Thursday, Nov. 17, Pravana team members volunteered to support the pre-Thanksgiving efforts of AIDS Project LA (APLA).
by Anne Moratto
Show Support: #cutAIDSshort
World AIDS Day is fast-approaching on December 1st. Each year, Hairdressers Against AIDS hosts a social movement asking everyone to come together to #cutAIDSshort by pledging to cut a symbolic lock of hair via a photo on social media, or by making a donation to an HIV/AIDS research company.