In The Know
Stylist Jamie Cress Shares Her Strategies for Driving Retail Sales
More than 50 percent of Jamie Cress's guests consistently purchase retail. In reviewing her retailing strategies, Cress shared an interesting tip for getting guests to share what they use at home, then she helps them edit their collection and supplement it.
by Stacey Soble
STYLIST SPOTLIGHT: Erica Keelen's Hair Love
Erica Keelen doesn't do things by halves. This artist, lady boss, and competition coach is building on the traditional salon model with passion and drive. Here's a peek at her journey.
by Anne Moratto
Metropolis Hair Fashions Sweeps the 2019 Total Salon Makeover Competition
Judges from SALON TODAY, STX, Minvera Beauty and Keune are impressed with Scott Stuart's vision for his Knoxville-Tennessee salon and pledge their support to help him realize it.
by Stacey Soble
Ecoheads Campaigns to Protect World's Smallest (and Cutest) Penguins
When colorists purchase The Ping color mixer in February, Ecoheads matches them up with an adopted penguin, helping promote conservation of one of the smallest members of the penguin family.
What You Need to Know about CBD Oils
Hemp prohibition has ended, opening up a floodgate of health and wealth opportunities in CBD oils. Tamara Jercha explores the historical use of hemp and details the wellness properties of CBD oils.
SALON TODAY RECOMMENDS: 10 Powerful Recruiting Strategies and 10 Tips for Overall Growth
Four quick reads packed with powerful knowledge for salon owners and managers. SALON TODAY-recommended articles tackle recruitment strategies, profile an owner's growth journey, detail the revenue opportunity in hair extensions, and share growth tips from award-winning salons.
Sponsored by Aveda Means Business
ARROJO Salons and Academies Partner with L’Oréal Professionnel
L’Oréal Professionnel USA announces the brand’s partnership with modern industry icon Nick Arrojo and his ARROJO Salons and Academies.
One of Europe's Most Prestigious Beauty Business Events is Coming to Chicago
After a successful 5th Salon Owners Summit in Dublin, Ireland, in January, Phorest takes its popular event on the road with a one-day show in Chicago this April. Discover who is speaking and find out how to sign up.
by Stacey Soble
The International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) Celebrates 20 Years
The International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) brought the acclaimed North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) and Beacon to the event for the first-time ever.
Take a Power Stance on Real Estate
Every beauty business owner, unless they own their property outright, faces the same challenge every few years. It’s one that most approach with dread, but it is rarely avoidable – renegotiating the lease. But, why do we dread it?
Remembering Oribe
Oribe Canales died December 16, 2018 at the age of 62. Known simply as Oribe, Canales took the beauty and fashion industries by storm for decades—his name synonymous with glamorous, gorgeous hair.
Moroccanoil Announces Partnership with Women's Tennis Association
In addition to being the exclusive hair care sponsor of the WTA throughout the 2019 season, Moroccanoil will partner with the WTA to expand upon its INSPIRED BY WOMEN platform, created in 2014 to inspire, celebrate and empower women around the world.
Redken Announces Frizz Dismiss Range
Redken is excited to announce its reinvented Frizz Dismiss Range: a collection of hair care products and treatments that are designed to provide humidity protection and smoothing benefits for all types of frizzy hair.
by Staff
Find Out Who the 2019 NAHA Winners Are!
The biggest night in beauty has wrapped up and the 2019 North American Hairstyling Awards winners have been announced at ISSE Long Beach in California!
Beauty Industry Duo Launch Multifunctional Recruitment and Networking Platform for Salon Industry Professionals
Canvas Recruit provides beauty professionals with a space to highlight their experience, network and learn about the benefits of emotional intelligence.
Meet the 2019 Faces of Sola Salons
Each year, Sola Salon Studios selects 10 salon professionals who have not only excelled in their careers as salon owners, but also as educators, philanthropists, parents and more. Meet this year’s Faces of Sola:
Takara Belmont Spa Mist II
Takara Belmont’s Spa Mist II is a versatile hair processor that opts for mist instead of steam, which avoids harsh temperatures. It also enhances treatments by opening up the hair follicle, allowing the treatment to penetrate, and sealing the follicle shut for better results.
by Staff