In The Know
National CROWN Day: July 3 Celebrates Anniversary of Act Against Race-Based Hair Discrimination
A day of solidarity for the human rights of Black men, women and children to wear their natural hair boldly and proudly, without the fear of being discriminated against in school or the workplace.
How Well Your Salon Weathers COVID-19 May Depend on Where It's Located
Best Accounting Software recently analyzed and ranked the level of support states offer small businesses. How likely your business is to survive the pandemic can be heavily influenced by where it is located.
Aveda Activates 3.6 Acre Solar Array at Minnesota Headquarters
New solar array will provide 50% of manufacturing facility’s annual demand and will offset more than 1,100 metric tons of CO2 per year.
Become a Texpert: Mizani Launches Texpert Academy
The Mizani Texpert Academy is a one-stop professional education destination to accrue the building blocks, services, and Texture EQ needed to become an expert in all things textured hair.
Kim Kardashian West and Coty Announce Plans to Expand Beauty Brands Globally
Coty Inc. (NYSE: COTY) and Kim Kardashian West announced today that they have entered into a strategic transaction to further develop Kardashian West’s business globally.
Eufora International Announces Next Phase of its Planet-Friendly Practices
Acknowledging the global impact of landfill waste, Eufora builds upon a long-standing planet-friendly philosophy with introduction of a new "Refill. Reuse. Recycle." campaign.
Beauty Futures, a New Beauty Holding Company, Launches
Beauty Futures, LLC is a new beauty holding company that supports the professional salon industry through product innovation, leading chemistry solutions and salon services that deliver exceptional results for clients.
Eufora International Launches Eufora.University, an Online Learning Platform for Salon Professionals
From technical tutorials to leadership programs and sales training, professionals from all sectors of beauty can access video content specific to their needs.
Study Shows How the COVID-19 Lockdown Impacted America's Ability to Sleep
Sleep Standards, an organization dedicated to helping Americans sleep better, releases results of a study that shows how the COVID-19 lockdown impacted our snooze time.
by Stacey Soble
Two Stylists with COVID-19 Saw 140 Clients; To Date No Cases Have Been Linked
In a Springfield, MO, salon, two clients who had symptoms of COVID-19 saw 140 clients last month. Encouragingly, the two-week incubation period has ended, and none of the clients or other staff appear to have contracted the disease, a good sign that the salon's safety measures are proving effective.
by Stacey Soble
Back to Business Support from z.one concept USA
The brand announces the launch of a new support program to ensure salons and stylists are prepared to successfully reopen their businesses.
The Queen of Curl Pens a Book About Her Experience
After experiencing prejudice about her own curls, Ouidad went on to open the first salon that catered to curls only in New York City. Today, her autobiographical book explains how her band of stylists conquered prejudice one curl at a time.
by Stacey Soble
With the Right Partners, You Can Grow Your Business—Even in a Pandemic
In unprecedented times, SALON TODAY continues to bring salon owners the resources and information they need to sustain their businesses.
Sponsored by Aveda Means Business
Regis Corporation Working with Infectious Disease Specialists on Reopening Plan
Regis Corporation is working with infectious disease specialists at the University of Minnesota to assure the health and safety of their customers and stylists is at the forefront of their salon reopening plans.
Rioting and Looting Impact Salons on the Verge of Reopening
As both peaceful protests and violent looting sweep the nation after the death of George Floyd, salon owners struggle with a complexity of emotions as their businesses are damaged or boarded up, and curfews interfere with their reopening plans.
by Stacey Soble
Beauty Changes Lives Announces Spring 2020 Miller Family Foundation Scholarship Winners
Three years after announcing a $1M commitment to change lives, the Miller Family Foundation’s generosity is inspiring new dreams and careers.
Salons and Barbershops Allowed to Reopen in LA County
The county received the go-ahead from the state this morning to move into a new phase of reopening after two months of shutdown orders.