In The Know
Ulta Beauty’s Sandy Ovington Named to ISBN’s Board of Trustees
Sandy Ovington, vice president of merchandising for Ulta Beauty, has been named to the International SalonSpa Business Network’s Board of Trustees. In this role, she will lead the owners of the only international association for multi-unit ...
by Anne Moratto
Celebrating Stylist Appreciation Day
Shortcuts Software has paid more than lip service to hairstylists this year for Stylist Appreciation Day on 30 April; the company has created a video about the joys of working in the world’s most beautiful industry."We wanted to ...
by Stacey Soble
Deep Dive with Ammon Carver About L'ANZA Healing Haircare
MODERN SALON interviewed Global Creative Director Ammon Carver about L'ANZA Healing Haircare. We ask all of the questions you have been dying to know about the company!MODERN SALON: Tell us more about the company. Who is L’ANZA? What ...
Merging Talent and Trust to Create Psy-Cosmetology
“When I ask stylists, ‘What business are you in?’ most answer the hair business. But they are really in the people business,” Jay Williams says. “And once you understand what business you are in, ...
Donald Scott NYC Launches the New DSNYC Barber Edition Range of Razor Tools and New Naked Blades
Donald Scott, founder and chief hair artist of Donald Scott NYC introduces the new DSNYC Barber Edition, a range of premium razor tools and new Naked Blades specifically designed to meet the needs of today’s modern barber. The barber ...
Introducing Inspire: A Night Celebrating Beauty Entrepreneurs
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) and Cosmoprof North America (CPNA) recently announced INSPIRE: A Night Celebrating Beauty Entrepreneurs. INSPIRE, to be held Saturday, July 23rd, will kick-off PBA’s Beauty Week and the CPNA ...
by Anne Moratto
Farouk Shami Returns as CEO of Farouk Systems
On April 8, 2016, Farouk Shami announced his return as Chairman and CEO of Farouk Systems, Inc. Shami, who founded the haircare company that includes brands CHI and BioSilk in 1986 out of Houston, Texas, announced his son, Rami Shami, will ...
by Anne Moratto
Karmin Salon Series Professional Hair Styling Tools
Karmin developed a range of professional hair styling tools that combine technology, exclusive features and a polished design. The result is the Karmin Salon Series Line.The Karmin Salon Series Professional Hair Dryer provides high power, fast ...
Justice and Soul Offers Hope in Cambodia
When Matthew Fairfax sets his mind to something, he doesn’t just get it done—he hits it out of the park.The owner of the James Alan Salon in Seattle, Washington, planned to raise $100,000 for a salon and training school in Cambodia ...
Healthy Outlook
A new industry report shows strong growth for the beauty industry along with some significant shifts.
Lucky Salon Wins Makeover from Cindarella and Salon Interiors
Attending Luxury Brand Partners’ Front Row in Miami in January resulted in a big payoff for Santiago Romero, owner of Project Luxe Salon in Albuquerque, New Mexico.Romero was the grand prize winner of an on-site raffle held by one of the ...
by Stacey Soble
Minerva Beauty Introduces a New Salon Equipment Package Program
Minerva Beauty, Inc. introduces the new Salon Equipment Package Program to address the needs of new salon owners. Jay Rawl, president of Minerva Beauty realized the difficulties future salon owners had when it came to purchasing ...
Documentary: The Philosopher Jerry Gordon
Award-winning stylist/global hair celebrity Jamie Carroll was deeply influenced by Jerry Gordon, the late owner of J. Gordon Designs in Lincoln Park, Chicago.Carroll started working on this video several years ago to help share Gordon’s ...
Documentary: The Philosopher Jerry Gordon
Award-winning stylist/global hair celebrity Jamie Carroll shares the story of Jerry Gordon, the late owner of J. Gordon Designs.
Salon Today's 2015 Total Salon Makeover Winner Completes Design Transformation
If you’ve taken a peek at Salon Today’s Total Salon Makeover application and considered entering, Estelle Bouras, owner of the Jon Kailey Salon in Wilmette, Illinois, encourages you to do it. “Last year, I deleted the email ...
by Stacey Soble
Gadabout Salonspas and Verve Celebrate the Accomplishments of 250 Employees
Pamela McNair-Wingate opened the first Gadabout Salon in 1979 with a staff of eight in an 800-square-feet space. Today, the Tucson-based, family-owned Gadabout brand is an award-winning business including five salon locations, two VerVe ...
by Stacey Soble
Club Intrigue On the Road
Pro-Panorama is the 2016 national launch of Club Intrigue, a shared education event that focuses on local communities coming together face-to-face and without barriers to build relationships, collaborate, and have fun.The event which has its ...
by Stacey Soble