VIDEO: Be Part of Wella's "Hope Is In Style" Campaign
A brief interview with Reuben Carranza, City of Hope Spirit of Life Honoree for 2013, on what Wella is doing to bring awareness and funding to diabetes research, care and treatment.
by Anne Moratto
Ideas for Sprucing Up Your Salon Decor
Is your salon feeling a little tired, a little dated? There are a number of things you can do to liven up your decor without undertaking a huge remodel. Consider these ideas.
by Stacey Soble
How to Handle a Bad Online Review
Shortcuts' Paul Tate offers some excellent tips for handling a bad online review.
by Paul Tate
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Green Designers
While touring Rome's Colosseum, I couldn't stop thinking about the ingenuity of this year's 2013 SALONS OF THE YEAR honorees.
by Stacey Soble
Technology-Infused Leadership
At the 2013 ISBN conference in San Antonio, Andrew Ranson challenged multi-unit salon owners to get to know technology well enough to lead their companies strategically.
by Stacey Soble
Earn Some Marketing Karma
Entries for STAMP--SALON TODAY's Annual Marketing Program--are due May 31! But no worries, this is as easy as Show and Tell!
by Stacey Soble
Blueprint For Success: How to Expand Your Salon Business
Ever dream of expanding your salon business? Successful multi-salon owners help you discover when the time is right, how to build the systems and the team to support the growth, and where to let your expansion dream lead you.
Charles Penzone Celebrates 50 Years In Industry
As Charles Penzone celebrates his 50th year in the industry, he looks back and shares some favorite moments of his company's development, then looks forward with some advice for future salon owners.
by Stacey Soble
Salon Services Hosts Trifecta Hair Show
In Seattle, Salon Services partners with three manufacturers to create the Trifecta Hair Show.
by Stacey Soble
Strategies Announces No-Compromise Leadership Seminar
Strategies announces plans for a two-day No-Compromise Leadership seminar for early June.
by Stacey Soble
The Chair/Suite Rental Phenomenon
As the salon suite rental operations are popping up in towns across the country, independent salon owners are shocked when a percentage of their staff migrates to what they perceive is a more lucrative lifestyle. SALON TODAY checked in with Cyrus Bulsara, president of Professional Consultants and Resources, a leading salon industry strategic consultants and data source, to find out more about this trend.
Silver Linings Walkouts
Watching millions of dollars in revenue walk out the salon door when multiple stylists resign can be the first step toward a failed business. But for these three owners, it was the motivation to strengthen their leadership, operations, culture and talent development.
Vito Mazza Salon & Spa Raises $17,500 for Hurricane Sandy Victims
Vito Mazza Salon & Spa recently hosted a holiday “Season of Giving” fundraiser to give back to the local communities affected by Hurricane Sandy. The December calendar of events included donating 10% of all gift card and retail purchases, a cut-a-thon, toy drive, coat and food drive.
Facebook Pushes Photos With Latest Update
Facebook has responded to the passion inspired by Pinterest and Instagram by updating its Newsfeed to both emphasize photographs but also give more control to users. In a move that could bring huge benefit to creative industries such as hairdressing, it’s important to prepare for what these changes may mean for brands, explains salon marketing expert Valorie Reavis.
Tech Talk with SALON TODAY
At America's Beauty Show, I ventured away from the loud runway and the busy vendors and sought out the knowledge at the technology booths to find out what's new and next in the world of salon and spa technology.
by Stacey Soble
2 to 10: Multi-Location Market Leaders
Qnity's Tom Kuhn details what's new in 2013 for the 2 to 10 Project.
by Tom Kuhn