At-Risk Youth Find Support in Wahl Fade It Forward Program
A few months in to the Wahl Fade It Forward program, the chosen students have found that the support from UCAN, a Chicago social service organization, has given them a leg up at His & Hers Barber School.
Oribe Celebrates 10 Years During its LA Atelier
As birthday parties go, this one was a smashing success. The traveling inspiration and education tour that Oribe mounts in cities in the US had its final 2018 stop in Santa Monica, CA on December 10.
by Anne Moratto
Two Hairstylists Win the 2018 Leo Passage NEXTGEN Fall 2018 Scholarship
Allison McElroy of Clive and Co. in Addison Texas and Ashley Peters of Jewel Hair Design in Alexandria, Virginia will each receive an immersive week of learning in Chicago, courtesy of Pivot Point International along with tickets to America’s Beauty Show and the Beauty Changes Lives Experience.
by Anne Moratto
2019 Salon Today 200: Profit Center
The SALON TODAY 200 category of Profit Center honors the salons and spas who tapped a new service category or product line that has made a positive impact on their growth and their bottom line. Borrow one of their ideas to grow your own business.
by Stacey Soble
Los Angeles Beauty Executives Tap Mazur Group to Connect and Keep Current
A premiere recruitment agency for the beauty industry, the Mazur Group Founder, Frances Mazur, talks about how beauty industry executives can keep current in today's constantly changing landscape.
by Anne Moratto
2019 Salon Today 200: Customer Service
The SALON TODAY 200 honorees, who earned top marks in Customer Service, know that the key is to deliver a consistently strong experience at every point of service, with every guest, at every visit.
by Anne Moratto
2019 Salon Today 200: Salon Culture
Salon Culture is that invisible yet tangible energy that binds a team, attracts clients and propels a beauty brand. These SALON TODAY 200 honorees tapped into the perfect mix for creating a salon culture.
by Stacey Soble
2019 NAHA Finalists: Student
Collections in the NAHA Student category display creativity, versatility and expertise in hair styling. Students must be enrolled in school or performing required hours in a salon and NOT be a licensed cosmetologist as of the entry deadline.
2019 Salon Today 200: Philanthropy
On the 1st Day of the 12 Days of the SALON TODAY 200, we announce the honorees in the category of Philanthropy--those salons that realize leading with the heart and giving to others in their communities not only feels good, it can be a boost to business.
by Mary Kaleta
Robert Schaeffler Joins DevaCurl as CEO
Schaeffler will focus on accelerating DevaCurl’s growth and continuing to build awareness among consumers and stylists.
Larisa Love Joins Bellus Academy “Style for the Road” Event Celebrating Beauty, Barbering and Bikes
On Saturday, December 1, barbering, bikes, American Crew and Bellus Academy will come together to celebrate the opening of Bellus Academy’s Chlula Vista campus. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. the “Style for the Road” event will feature style demonstrations by some of American Crew’s most accomplished guest artists and offer free haircuts to guests. Larisa Love will be sharing all the excitement on Instagram.
SalonHQ Beauty E-Commerce Platform Announces Beauty Industry Veterans As Major Shareholders
Beauty industry leaders, Jeff Cohen, CEO of The Stars Companies, and Pat Parenty, former President of L’Oreal US Professional Products Division, have acquired a substantial equity stake in SalonHQ.
SalonHQ Beauty E-Commerce Platform Announces Beauty Industry Veterans As Major Shareholders
Beauty industry leaders, Jeff Cohen, CEO of The Stars Companies, and Pat Parenty, former President of L’Oreal US Professional Products Division, have acquired a substantial equity stake in SalonHQ.
Save the Date: ISBN 2019 Conference to Spark Change for the Industry
The 2019 International Business SalonSpa Network annual conference will take place May 5-7 in Bonita Springs, Florida.
Living Legends in LA: Garren, Howard McLaren and Thom Priano at R+Co
Three leaders in beauty share their trade secrets, life experiences, and career advice.
by Anne Moratto
Rethinking the Tip Tax Credit
As the salon industry finds new champions with Representatives Darin LaHood and Suzan DelBene, a new bill promises credits on the FICA taxes owners pay on tips.
by Stacey Soble
Why Stylists Need to Report Tip Income
April McDaniel, a CPA with Kopsa Otte, a leading tax and accounting firm working with salons across the U. S., explains why you should report your tips.