In The Know

Men's Hair Specialist: American Crew All-Star Challenge US Winner

Jorge Buccio has won the challenge for the second year in a row.

ISBN Members Urged to Create the Future of Beauty

At the 2018 International Salon and Spa Business Network conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, attendees tackle challenges head on--whether that's scaling Camelback Mountain or addressing the many disruptions facing the beauty industry.

Stronger, Better, Faster Blonde, FREE

Wella is launching an end-to-end bond repair system: WellaPlex + FusionPlex. For the next 30 days, when you create a MyWellaStore.com account, you’ll receive a free FusionPlex $50 stylist kit on your first purchase.

Sponsored by Wella

Coty Professional Beauty Opens New NA Headquarters in Calabasas, CA with Open House and Ribbon Cutting

This new location brings together Wella Professionals, System Professional, Nioxin, Sebastian Professional, Londa Professional, Sassoon Professional, Clairol Professional, Wella Color Charm, OPI and ghd, under one roof.

L’Oréal Acquires Pulp Riot; Retains Thurston and L.A. Base

L’Oreal’s announcement reports Pulp Riot net sales of US $11 million in 2017, with its largest distributor in the U.S. being SalonCentric. The brand has also started international expansion.

Getting to Know Jesse Linares

Before taking the stage at Premiere Orlando, Jesse Linares gives us a peek into his personality through this insightful Q&A  interview.

WetBrush Pro Flex Dry Paddle

WetBrush Pro Flex Dry Paddle features heat resistant HeatFlex bristles with an open vented design that allows hair to dry faster.

Stylie One Offers Premiere Orlando Attendees Free Lifetime Subscriptions

Headed to Orlando for Premiere June 2-4? Stylie One is offering independent stylists a show deal--a free lifetime subscription--while it also debuts its new online booking platform, Schedule Fresh.

INFUSION Truss

Infusion TRUSS is a moisturizer for all types of hair. It reconstructs, moisturizes, and provides extra shine and softness.

What NovaLash is Doing About Lyme Disease Awareness

For more than 30 years, Sophy Merszei, CEO and founder of NovaLash, has been fighting the unpleasant and often debilitating symptoms of Lyme Disease. Merszei and Team NovaLash are set to bring awareness to this disease.

Sponsored by NovaLash

Barbercon 2018: A Global Celebration of Men's Grooming

Barbercon brings together thousands of barbers, cosmetologists, and brands from around the world on June 10 and 11 in Maspeth, New York.

OWNER TO OWNER: 7 Reasons Salon-Capri Thrives in Their Competitive Salon Market

Boston-area salon owners like to joke that you can’t swing a cat without hitting a salon in their neighborhood—there are multiple salons on every block! And it’s not only about quantity in Boston, it’s also about quality. The city is known for delivering high quality hairdressing and for salon businesses that are exceedingly well-run. So how has Salon-Capri—with three salons and an academy--manage to not only survive over the last 50 years, but also thrive, with a large and diverse clientele that pledges its loyalty to the company? Here’s a look at their success.

Sponsored by L'Oréal Professionnel

Salons of the Year 2018: Broome Street Society

With unique rope and wood lighting and the scrap wood pile finish on the stations, Broome Street Society in New York sets the salon stage and captures Third Runner Up in our Salons of the Year 2018.

Fundamentals of Balayage and Business Development

Learn the fundamentals of balayage and easy-to-action tips to benefit your business from balayage expert Nancy Braun

2018 Salons of the Year: Voss Salon

The design inspiration behind Voss Salon in Dallas, Texas, was a high-end jewelry store. The salon was a must-add to our 2018 Salons of Distinction list because of its clean and cohesive design that made the entire salon look upscale.

2018 Salons of the Year: Studio 285

The "Google Earth" floor inside Studio 285 salon in Evans, Georgia, immediately made the salon a standout contender for the 2018 Salons of the Year and a must-add to our 2018 Salons of Distinction list.

2018 Salons of the Year: Solaia Luxury Salon and Spas

From the white stacked-ledge stone front desk to the distressed-porcelain floor tiles, Solaia screams 2018 Salons of Distinction from head to toe.