In The Know
Tune in to Nail Talk Radio: 90 Minutes Dedicated to Nails
Nail Talk Radio a weekly web-based radio show created by industry leader Athen A Elliott, a "nail tech in the trenches" for 30+ years, is featuring George Schaeffer, OPI Founder & CEO on Sunday, August 4.
Sport Clips CEO Gordon Logan Receives VFW C Award
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) presented Founder and CEO of Sport Clips Haircuts Gordon Logan with the James E. Van Zandt Citizenship Award at its annual convention.
by Anne Moratto
Getting Your Salon Started on Facebook the Right Way
In today’s socially-connected society, it is still somewhat of a surprise to me that not all salons are utilizing social media to outreach and connect with their clients. If that’s you, it’s OK! After all, you know the saying ‘better late than never,’ right? The same applies to social media, however starting from ‘social’ scratch on Facebook can be intimidating.
by Kelly Ehlers
Greg Zorian's Advice on How to Grow a Profitable Male Clientele
Greg Zorian, professional barber, manager of Gregory's Barbershops, consultant and founder of the online barber education company, HowToCutHair.tv, offers you his top tips he's found to be the most important throughout his career.
HOW-TO: Quick Hair Plumping Service For Men
A general consensus would say that men want to be in and out of the salon fast while getting quick and easy services that offer instant gratification. A great way to get your male clients coming back is to offer them an add-on service, where they will see and feel instant results.
Denman's 75th Anniversary: 1938-2013
It’s an iconic brush that you may be using at your station right now… This year marks the 75th Anniversary of the famed Denman brand, which is renowned for its standards in quality, performance and innovation in the salon professional brush market.
ORLY Reveals New Look, New Campaign
Take a look at the changes happening with ORLY.
by Anne Moratto
Andis Expands Team
Andis, manufacturer of professional clipper, trimmers and styling appliances, announces a new hire and two promotions within its management team.
Pivot Point Welcomes Celebrity Alum
Angela Christine Stevens, beauty expert and star of WeTV’s reality show, L.A. Hair, returned to her native Chicago to address graduating students at her alma mater Pivot Point Academy in Evanston, Illinois.
The Basics of The Hair Life Cycle
A lot of your clients may think hair is dead. They wonder why we need to consume certain vitamins said to have a profound effects on the health of our hair, or they come to terms with solutions that have an effect on the appearance of our dead hair, so that is looks alive and beautiful.
Seattle Salon Raises Funds for Justice and Soul Foundation
Seattle's Lisa Power Salon raises $3,000 for the Justice and Soul Foundation, which helps works to help the victims of human trafficking by teaching them the trade of cosmetology.
by Stacey Soble
A Gathering of Multi-Location Market Leaders
Market leaders of multi-location salons gather in Chicago for networking, education and brainstorming at the 2 to 10 Leadership Conference.
by Tom Kuhn
Sally Beauty Recognizes 2013 Partners in Progress
Sally Beauty Supply LLC honored its 2013 Partners in Progress at its annual breakfast gathering during Cosmoprof North America in Las Vegas.
Beauty Changes Lives CND Tippi Hendren Nail Scholarship Fund
CND and the Beauty Changes Lives Foundation (BCL) have announced the BCL CND Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship Fund.
12 Characteristics of a Great Employee
Neil Ducoff, Founder and CEO of Strategies, a leading salon/spa/medspa business coaching, consulting and training firm, offers SALON TODAY these twelve characteristics of a great employee.
Mitchell Field Celebrates 50 Years in Salon Industry!
Mitchell Field's long career as a hair stylist could serve as a timeline of popular culture. From his days as an apprentice at the posh and world renowned Mayfair salon of Vidal Sassoon, to Montreal, Los Angeles and eventually Marin County, California, Mitchell Field has cut, curled and colored his way through the last five decades. This year he celebrates his 50th anniversary. Read his story.
GrandeBROW Eyebrow Enhancing Serum
If your client's eyebrows have diminished due to over-plucking, waxing or age, the only option you can recommend is for them to wait for them to grow out. However, GrandeBROW, can help speed up the process, and promote thicker and fuller looking brows within 6-8 weeks. See inside for more details.