In The Know
WATCH: New TN Law Could Harm Consumers, Students and Salons
A new law in Tennessee allows students to cut their school hours in half by allowing them to do the other half through an apprenticeship.
by Anne Moratto
Joico & Charles David Salons Celebrate Partnership with Symposium
Members of the Joico team joined the Boston-based Charles David Salon and Spa groups for the first annual Joico Symposium.
by Anne Moratto
Ulta Beauty Names Mary Dillon as New CEO
Ulta Beauty announced today that its Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Mary Dillon as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2013. Interim Chief Executive Officer Dennis Eck will step down from his role at that time.
Millennium Experience 2013: Turning Dreams into Reality
John Harms, founder of Millennium, and Celebrity Stylist and Owner Robert Cromeans welcome a sell-out crowd to the 2013 Millennium Experience in Scottsdale, Arizona.
by Stacey Soble
6 Fatal Mistakes Most Beauty Businesses Make
Beautee Smarts' Carol Phillips captivated a room of salon owners at the 2013 Millennium Experience when she pointed out six areas where they are missing the mark in sales.
by Stacey Soble
Martino Cartier's Unique Sampling Idea
At the Millennium Experience in Scottsdale, Arizona, Martino Cartier shares an easy sampling idea that may translate into future retail sales.
Instant Branding With Instagram’s Bite-Size Videos
The move by Instagram this week to introduce bite-sized video will accelerate the seismic shift to communicating via film and online, and provide a new platform to showcase the skills of the beauty industry, predicts social media expert Valorie Reavis of Linkup Marketing.
PRAVANA Introduces New and Improved Smartphone App
PRAVANA releases their revamped ChromaSilk Hair Color Formulator & Cost Comparison Calculator, a collection of tools designed to help salon professionals with their everyday hair coloring needs.
by Anne Moratto
Dis-Tress: Hair Thinning and Loss.
Introducing Modern's newest guest blogger, Jeffrey Paul, a nationally recognized educator on hair loss and restoring beautiful hair. Jeffrey Paul will be sharing hair loss consulting and technique tips with us!
New Study Shows Appliance and Shears Category Up 7.1 Percent
Professional Consultants & Resources latest study shows the professional appliances and shears category is hot, growing 18 faster that the overall salon industry.
by Stacey Soble
Nicole Morris on Mobile Devices in the Salon and Spa
As part of Salon Today’s annual Technology issue, we tap industry leaders for insight into how new systems are changing the business of beauty.
Maly Tapped for Macadamia Board of Directors
Macadamia Natural Oil recently elected John Maly to the company’s Board of Directors. Maly, an industry veteran, brings a winning track record and a wealth of experience to the appointment.
by Anne Moratto
John Amico Jr. on Mobile Devices in the Salon and Spa
As part of Salon Today’s annual Technology issue, we tap industry leaders for insight into how new systems are changing the business of beauty.
Master the 4 C's of Leadership
Pure Beaute's Frank and Crystal Prescuitti channel the world of high fashion to illustrate the 4 C's of Leadership.
Martin Edwards on Mobile Devices in the Salon and Spa
As part of Salon Today’s annual Technology issue, we tap industry leaders for insight into how new systems are changing the business of beauty.
Encouraging Good Reviews
Shortcuts' Paul Tate offers some strategies for encouraging clients to post positive online reviews.
by Paul Tate
Personal Shopper 2013
If you’ll be updating your salon or spa in the near future, here’s a quick peek at some of the newest furniture and equipment items to hit the market, plus some shopping words of wisdom for the industry’s leading designers.