In The Know
Hair Cuttery Gives Hair Cuts to the Homeless With Its 18th Year of the Share-A-Haircut Program
For every hair cut purchased on February 6–7, a free hair cut certificate will be donated back to a homeless adult or child in the community of one of Hair Cuttery’s nearly 900 salons.
Introducing...Great Clips' New Design Team Masters!
Great Clips professional stylists work every day to deliver top-quality haircuts that are on-trend and on-point. In 2017 they will give you a glimpse into the talent working at Great Clips Salons with their new Design Team.
Sponsored by Great Clips
Ratner Companies Announces New President and COO Phil Horvath
Ratner Companies, one of the largest family owned and operated chain of hair salons in the country, today announced the appointment of Phil Horvath as president and COO, effective immediately.
by Anne Moratto
Why Should You Work at Great Clips?
What makes Great Clips a GREAT place to work at? Here are soundbites from two current Great Clips stylists where they discuss how they benefit from the ongoing education Great Clips provides for them.
Sponsored by Great Clips
Salon Today 200: 20 Years of Shining a Spotlight on Salon Success
A detailed look at the picture that the statistics from the 2017 Salon Today 200 paint on the state of the salon industry.
by Stacey Soble
Hair Anatomy’s Metamorphosis
As SALON TODAY prepares to launch the 2017 Total Salon Makeover competition, we check in on the progress of last year’s winner.
Salons of the Year 2016: Niki Moon Salon
Niki Moon Salon features a 30-foot high, A-frame ceiling covered in knotty pines and accented by solid wood support beams painted in black. The salon has a feeling of open airiness, and the wood instantly creates a sense of warmth and comfort.
by Stacey Soble
BREAKING NEWS: Ted Gibson Salon, NYC, Closing After 13 Years
The Ted Gibson Salon on 5th Avenue in NYC has officially closed as of today. MODERN caught up with owners Ted Gibson and Jason Backe to get the details on why, chat about the current state of the salon industry and to learn where the 2 are headed.
Illinois Passes Law Requiring All Licensed Beauty Professionals to Get Domestic Violence Training
Beginning Jan. 1, 2017, Illinois is requiring all licensed salon professionals within the state of Illinois to be trained on how to handle situations of domestic violence when speaking with clients.
The Triumphs and Pitfalls of Design According to a Salon Architect
DMAC Architecture in Chicago is the creative force behind the salon design of Anthony Cristiano and Mario Tricoci’s flagship location in Chicago. Both spaces are clean, calm and modern, but have a unique identity that reflects their brands. That, according to DMAC Architecture Principal Dwayne MacEwen, is the key to a successful salon design.
Cosmoprof North America Launching "Discover Pro Beauty"
Cosmoprof North America (CPNA) has announced it will launch DISCOVER PRO BEAUTY, a new special area dedicated to innovative start-ups in the professional beauty space.
by Anne Moratto
How We Design the Salon Today 200 Cover
Ever wonder how we select the owners who make the cover of the Salon Today 200 issue each year? It's more complicated than you might think. Editor Stacey Soble walks you through our process and introduces this year's cover models.
by Stacey Soble
CIDESCO Celebrates its 70th Anniversary
To commemorate the milestone, CIDESCO (Comité International d’Esthétique et de Cosmétologie) takes a look back at beauty history.
Invigorate Your Career! Attend ISSE Long Beach - A Leading Beauty Expo on the West Coast
Need some motivation when it comes to education? Stimulate your creativity by attending The Professional Beauty Association’s (PBA) International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) in Long Beach on January 28-20.
Sponsored by The Professional Beauty Association
Marco Pelusi Profiled in New Book on Personal Success, Emphasizes Importance of Hair on Confidence
Colorist and salon owner Marco Pelusi was tapped for a new book on unlocking personal potential.
by Anne Moratto
Marco Pelusi Profiled in New Book on Personal Success, Emphasizes Importance of Hair on Confidence
Colorist and salon owner Marco Pelusi was tapped for a new book on unlocking personal potential.
by Anne Moratto
Sunlights' Candy Shaw Named 'Maverick of the Year'
Celebrity Stylist Candy Shaw, the owner of Jamison Shaw Hairdressers in Atlanta, GA, and the founder of Sunlights Balayage, was named 'Maverick of the Year' at the 13th annual Stevie Awards honoring Women in Business at a recent ceremony in New York's Times Square.