In The Know
SOTY 2013: Aquae Sulis Salon and Spa
Take a visual tour of 2013 SALONS OF THE YEAR honoree Aquae Sulis Salon and Spa in Saint George, Utah.
by Stacey Soble
SOTY 2013: 20 Volume Salon and Spa
Take a visual tour of the SALONS OF THE YEAR honoree 20 Volume Salon and Spa of Gilbert, Arizona.
by Stacey Soble
Charles Penzone Celebrates 50 Years In Industry
As Charles Penzone celebrates his 50th year in the industry, he looks back and shares some favorite moments of his company's development, then looks forward with some advice for future salon owners.
by Stacey Soble
Salon Services Hosts Trifecta Hair Show
In Seattle, Salon Services partners with three manufacturers to create the Trifecta Hair Show.
by Stacey Soble
Meet the 2013 SALONS OF THE YEAR!
Judging for the 2013 SALONS OF THE YEAR has concluded and we're announcing the 20 honorees for this year.
by Stacey Soble
Strategies Announces No-Compromise Leadership Seminar
Strategies announces plans for a two-day No-Compromise Leadership seminar for early June.
by Stacey Soble
Updating a Brand
WHEN THE CELL PHONE STORE closed in the outdoor, mixed-use lifestyle center in San Jose, California, where Kane Bennett’s Atelier Salon and Spa and Atelier Studio are located, she recognized an opportunity to expand the smaller salon and initiate her plans to update her brand
April Musts
SPRING TIME IS OFTEN associated with spring cleaning, and in the salon and spa that means anything from de-cluttering the backroom inventory to downsizing to rearranging retail. Don’t forget though, part of keeping your salon and spa ship-shape is knowing and understanding all of your state board regulations and being prepared—anytime—for an impromptu inspection.
The Chair/Suite Rental Phenomenon
As the salon suite rental operations are popping up in towns across the country, independent salon owners are shocked when a percentage of their staff migrates to what they perceive is a more lucrative lifestyle. SALON TODAY checked in with Cyrus Bulsara, president of Professional Consultants and Resources, a leading salon industry strategic consultants and data source, to find out more about this trend.
Silver Linings Walkouts
Watching millions of dollars in revenue walk out the salon door when multiple stylists resign can be the first step toward a failed business. But for these three owners, it was the motivation to strengthen their leadership, operations, culture and talent development.
Vito Mazza Salon & Spa Raises $17,500 for Hurricane Sandy Victims
Vito Mazza Salon & Spa recently hosted a holiday “Season of Giving” fundraiser to give back to the local communities affected by Hurricane Sandy. The December calendar of events included donating 10% of all gift card and retail purchases, a cut-a-thon, toy drive, coat and food drive.
Facebook Pushes Photos With Latest Update
Facebook has responded to the passion inspired by Pinterest and Instagram by updating its Newsfeed to both emphasize photographs but also give more control to users. In a move that could bring huge benefit to creative industries such as hairdressing, it’s important to prepare for what these changes may mean for brands, explains salon marketing expert Valorie Reavis.
WATCH: Farouk Celebrity Apprentice Viewing Party Videos
On Sunday, March 24 in Houston, the Farouk family threw a party to celebrate another "Celebrity Apprentice" episode that featured their brands CHI and BioSilk, and a challenge to celebrities on how to promote them.
by Anne Moratto
Tech Talk with SALON TODAY
At America's Beauty Show, I ventured away from the loud runway and the busy vendors and sought out the knowledge at the technology booths to find out what's new and next in the world of salon and spa technology.
by Stacey Soble
2 to 10: Multi-Location Market Leaders
Qnity's Tom Kuhn details what's new in 2013 for the 2 to 10 Project.
by Tom Kuhn
Club Intrigue: Stylists Educating Stylists
At Club Intrigue at the Intrigue Salon in Atlanta, Georgia, stylists from different salons are converging and elevating their art by teaching each other.
by Stacey Soble
The Makings of A Mentor
Stacey Soble sits down with Eufora founder Don Bewley to talk about what makes a good mentor.
by Stacey Soble