In The Know
2021 SALON TODAY 200: Salon Honorees Alphabetically Arranged T-Z
The 2021 SALON TODAY 200 celebrates honorees for their business successes in 2019 and their tales of heroism in 2020. Here are this year’s honorees, arranged alphabetically, from Salons T-Z.
PBA to Host Virtual California Compliance Symposium for 2021
Beauty experts will take an in-depth look at salon labor and wage laws in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Great Clips Announces Partnership with Fan-Controlled Football League
For the league's inaugural season, Great Clips will be named the 'Official Salon of Fan-Controlled Football,' and fans will be able to vote for their favorite plays as part of the 'Great Clips of the Week.'
Wahl Professional Announces New Education Teams
The Wahl Professional Education Teams will touch on different creative aspects of the barber and cosmetologist educational needs, ensuring that customers at all levels of skill and creativity are reached.
Hospital-Grade Disinfectant Kills Covid-19 in 60 Seconds: Lucas-Cide #222 RTU
Lucas Products’ new LUCAS-CIDE® #222 RTU ready-to-use hospital-grade disinfectant has received a 60-second kill claim for COVID-19, allowing salons, spas and barbershops to save time cleaning in-between clients.
Meet the Rosy Scholarship Winners
Six stylists earn some valuable funds toward their cosmetology educations through the Rosy Rewards program.
Great Clips Ranked #13 in Entrepreneur's 2021 Franchise 500 List
Also ranked #1 in the hair care category, Great Clips, Inc., also was evaluated on its costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability.
by Stacey Soble
98% Open Rate? Meet the Salon Marketing Software That Can Get You There
The latest launch from SalonTarget Software helps your open rate, coupon conversion and customer engagement – all in one. Here’s what you need to know.
PBA Enters New Era with Change in Leadership & Strategic Three-Year Plan
Nina Daily has been named PBA’s Executive Director as Steve Sleeper retires.
BREAKING NEWS: CA Governor Cancels "Stay-at-Home" Order
Most counties will be classified under the “widespread” risk tier, which permits hair and nail salons to offer limited services indoors.
PBA Survey Shows No Correlation Between Salons & COVID-19 Spread
The survey asked 2,532 salons to share their safety protocols, representing 19,392 licensed beauty professionals and services for over 2 million+ clients since reopening. The bottom line? Salons are safe for beauty professionals and clients.
Goldwell Announces Their Color of the Year: Lilac Aura
A hair color trend that, Goldwell says, echoes the past while proclaiming the future.
One-Third of Americans Name Getting a Haircut As a Top Self-Care Activity
Vagaro recently conducted a survey on self-care trends and found a third of respondents (34%) cited getting a haircut at a salon/barbershop as a self-care activity, making them the fourth most cited activity on the self-care list.
A New Study Reveals How Many Women Colored Their Own Hair During Quarantine
Chances are you are seeing quite a few color corrections in the salon as clients return after the shutdown. According to a new study by Garnier, 33% of American women admitted they colored their hair during quarantine. This study reveals why.
by Stacey Soble
Serious Business Reinvents for 2021
A premiere conference for salon onwers and managers pivots to a virtual platform for a one-of-a-kind experience and memorable keynote speaker.
Stylists and Barbers Ask Lawmakers to #KeepUsWorking
The individuals who make up the workforce behind salons and barbershops around the country are asking their elected officials to #KeepUsWorking safely through the global pandemic.
Bright and Clean: New Overhead Lighting System Disinfects Salon Spaces, Eliminates Pathogens
The J.Protect lighting system disinfects up to 99.9% of pathogens in indoor spaces and is safe to use when employees and customers are present.