Salon Team Goes Into the Streets to Help the Homeless
A team of hairdressers and beauty therapists in Chichester, England are lending their support to a project to help the homeless in their area. The staff of Q Hair and Beauty take turns going out onto the streets in the evening to distribute food, water and toiletries to those in need.
by Anne Moratto
A Haircut at Sport Clips Can 'Help a Hero' Now Through Veterans Day
Sport Clips continues its mission of scholarships for returning veterans and service members through its "Help A Hero" campaign, with a goal of raising $1 million this year.
Culture Corner: Elan Hair Studio Leads with Love
Elan Hair Studio's Kellie Johnson offers some culture-building ideas designed to build mutual appreciation and respect among team members, including one that makes for a great holiday gift.
by Stacey Soble
3 Ways to Instantly Improve Your Company Culture
A company’s culture is deep-rooted values, and actions. It should embody all that you do. From your services to the way you treat clients, to your internal team dynamic, to the way you interact with your community – business culture is the foundation of a successful business.
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Hair Cuttery Donates Thousands of Back-to-School Cuts for Kids
Hair Cuttery, one of the largest family-owned and -operated chain of hair salons in the country, donated 61,481 free haircut certificates to disadvantaged children ahead of the new school year.
Three New Members Appointed to Beauty Changes Lives Board
The new directors add to the foundation’s expertise in important categories of the professional beauty industry, including education, franchising, and philanthropy.
STAMP 2017: Tyler Mason's Philanthropic Campaign
As part of its partnership with Flashes of Hope, Tyler Mason hosts a Princess for a Day fundraiser, earning it a 2017 STAMP award.
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.
by Stacey Soble
Inoar Empowers Young Players at Zikonde Soccer Academy in South Africa
Inoar gave young athletes new equipment, new soccer balls and the empowering feeling that someone cares.
by Anne Moratto
Boosting Your Salon Team's Emotional Intelligence or EQ
ESON's Joanne Magana offers up an exercise for boosting the Emotional Intelligence of salon owners and their teams.
by Stacey Soble
The Industry Celebrates Mark Spinks, Spirit of Life Honoree
Mark Spinks, president of CosmoProf/BSG, was presented the prestigious City of Hope Spirit of Life Award at a gala on Saturday, July 8.
by Anne Moratto
Memo Exclusive: An Interview with Mark Spinks, Spirit of Life Honoree
City of Hope’s National Professional Salon Industry Group will honor Mark Spinks, president of Cosmoprof, Armstrong Mcall, Sally Beauty Holdings, with its 2017 Spirit of Life Award.
by Anne Moratto
Amazing Lash Studio Offering Scholarships Through Beauty Changes Lives
Beauty Changes Lives Foundation and Amazing Lash Studio announce inaugural Scholarship Program for Esthetic students.
Pravana Summer Beauty Promotion Will Benefit Beauty Changes Lives Foundation
From July 1 through August 31, 2017, Pravana is donating five percent of its best-selling Intense Therapy Leave-In Treatment to support the Beauty Changes Lives Foundation.
by Anne Moratto
The Fabio Sementilli Professional Mentorship Scholarship
The Beauty Changes Lives Foundation is commemorating the legacy of educator, mentor and visionary Fabio Sementilli with a scholarship honoring his contributions to professional beauty education.
SALON TODAY RECOMMENDS: 5 Areas of Expansion That Every Salon Should Explore
Here are five areas that are smart focuses for development in 2017.
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Instagram Superstar @phildoeshair Calls on Hairdressers to Donate to Cancer Research
Hairdresser and beauty industry Instagram star Philip Ring talks about his cancer story and thanks the beauty industry for coming together to support him. As a proud member of the CosmoProf family—a family that is bringing the entire industry together to support City of Hope and its efforts to CURE cancer and other diseases—Ring calls on other hairdressers to donate and join the fight.