In The Know
Rethinking the Tip Tax Credit
As the salon industry finds new champions with Representatives Darin LaHood and Suzan DelBene, a new bill promises credits on the FICA taxes owners pay on tips.
by Stacey Soble
Why Stylists Need to Report Tip Income
April McDaniel, a CPA with Kopsa Otte, a leading tax and accounting firm working with salons across the U. S., explains why you should report your tips.
4 Touchpoints of a Client's Social Media Experience
As one of the owners and a lead educator/coach of the Summit Salon Business Center, Michael Cole is in a unique position to observe how some of the best salons leverage social media to grow their businesses.
by Stacey Soble
How Roots Southern Salon Ascended to More Than $1 Million in Sales in Less Than 3 Years
In Savannah, Georgia, Roots Southern Salon ascends to more than $1 million in sales in less than three years by cleverly leveraging SEO.
by Stacey Soble
L’Oréal Professionnel USA Announces New Brand General Manager
Company welcomes Emilie Poisson to lead L’Oréal Professionnel in the U.S.
Cosmetologists Chicago Elects New Board of Directors
Cosmetologists Chicago (CC) recently installed its new Board of Directors and Officers at the 2018 Annual Business Meeting.
Candy Shaw Receives Intercoiffure’s President’s Award
“The Balay Lama,” Candy Shaw, founder of Sunlights Balayage products and education, received Intercoiffure America/Canada’s (‘ICA’) prestigious President’s Award at a black-tie ceremony at New York’s Hilton Hotel on October 28, 2018.
Frédéric Fekkai Announces the Acquisition of Frédéric Fekkai Brands
Founder returns to iconic haircare brand and establishes leading beauty portfolio including luxury beauty brand, Bastide.
Tressa’s Christopher ‘Sean’ Moore Passes Away
Moore was known for his heart, his hugs, his sense of humor and for bringing people together.
National Salon Suite Parent Company of MY SALON Suite & Salon Plaza Opens 100th Location in Richmond
Suite Management Franchising, the nation’s premier salon suite franchise housing both MY SALON Suite and Salon Plaza, announced today its milestone achievement of reaching 100 open locations.
Colortrak's Glitter Mini Trio Collection
Celebrate the season with Colortrak's newest addition to its unique collection of glitter tint brushes. The Glitter Mini Trio collection includes the following products which are sized for easy, on-the-go use to transition from work, storage and travel seamlessly.
by Staff
Salon Digital Summit: The Business of Being a Beauty Influencer
Some strategies for creating content and then protecting your precious content once it's made.
by Anne Moratto
Salon Digital Summit: Instagram and Your Salon Professional Brand: How Personal Is Too Personal
The trio of experts on a panel at Salon Digital Summit discussing the business of getting personal on Instagram included stylists Christina Kreitel and Christopher Smith, and Natalie Boos, director of marketing for the Business of Balayage.
by Anne Moratto
Salon Digital Summit: Setting Your Salon Social and Digital Objectives
Tech expert and beauty enthusiast influencer Sarah Bryant @sarah_louwho shared the stage with salon artist and educator Chief Behr @chiefbehrhair to talk about how to use social media for a variety of purposes.
by Anne Moratto
Salon Digital Summit: Social Media Success, Step-by-Step, with Mane Addicts
From something as practical as making sure to wipe the camera lens to what kind of content performs well on social, this panel offered great insight on how stylists can use social media to build their business.
by Anne Moratto
Salon Digital Summit: Personal Branding for Salons and Stylists: Defining Your Voice, Your Reach, Your Passion
The opening panel at Salon Digital Summit hosted by Eric Taylor offered such wonderful nuts-and-bolts advice about social media success with an emphasis on authenticity.
by Anne Moratto
Sydell & Arnold Miller Family Foundation Announces Five Student Scholarships
The generosity of Matrix co-founders Sydell Miller and the late Arnold Miller is continuing to change the lives of young beauty professionals with the launch of five scholarships funded by the Arnold & Sydell Miller Family Foundation.