Wella Charity Challenge: Shear Creations Pampers with a Purpose
Denise Wetherell, owner of Shear Creations in West Linn, Oregon, takes pampering services off her menu and creates an event to benefit women and girls in Darfur and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
by Stacey Soble
2012 Pro Haircolor Study Shows Sales Are Up
Professional Consultants & Resources shares the results of its newest 2012 Professional Salon Haircolor Study showing a growth of product sales of 3.6% and service sales of 3.5%, respectively.
by Stacey Soble
Thousands Join Paul Mitchell in Las Vegas for The Gathering 2013
An annual get-together for Paul Mitchell salons, stylists and schools draws thousands for two days of education and inspiration.
by Anne Moratto
Wella's Charity Challenge: Salon Lorrene and All That is Feminine
With a Wella Charity Challenge grant, salon owner Lorrene Stuchl-Conino plans to launch a grant program to help at-risk girls and women.
by Stacey Soble
Celebrity Stylist Jonathan Antin Signs On to Endorse MINDBODY
Salon owner and celebrity stylist Jonathan Antin share some of favorite features of his MINDBODY software.
by Stacey Soble
Day Appointed at Van Tibolli Beauty
Van Tibolli Beauty has named Gloria Day director of education and marketing.
Aveda Appoints Two Education Executives
Aveda announced the appointment of Holly Johnson as vice president of global education and the promotion of Kevin Molin to vice president technical education.
Keune Expands Sun Protection Line
Keune has expanded its Sun Sublime Sun Protection Care line with a new intensive, after-sun treatment.
SALON AND SPA TOUR: The Joseph Anthony Salon and Spa
Take a video tour of the Joseph Anthony Salon and Spa in Glen Mills, Pa.
Revlon Purchases Colomer Group for $660 Million
Reversing a sale from a decade ago, Revlon is getting back into the professional side of the beauty biz in a big way, with the reported acquisition of Colomer Group, the global beauty company which includes CND, American Crew and Revlon Professional (currently a licensed brand) for $660 million.
by Anne Moratto
Cosmoprof's BEAUTIQUE Raises $11,000 For City of Hope
Cosmoprof North America has announced that BEAUTIQUE, a new concept this year that allowed exhibiting brands to participate in beauty sampling, has raised $11,000 from the proceeds of sales that will benefit City of Hope.
Social Media: Today’s Brand Builder
In today’s socially connected society, you not only have the ability, but the need to manage your reputation both online and in real life. This applies to you if you’re an independent contractor, salon owner, stylist, platform artists – even a beauty school student.
by Kelly Ehlers
Retail, Advertising, Marketing & Promotions Webinar on Aug. 5/6!
Tune in to a complimentary, exclusive preview of the NEW Inspiring Champions' webinar series called R.A.M.P. Camp, which stands for: Retail, Advertising, Marketing & Promotions. This on-line Camp will help salon and spa owners dramatically increase new client traffic and retail sales.
Playing In The Mobile Web Space
I was recently interviewed by Stacey Soble from Salon Today, for their July/August 2013 issue, which focused on ‘going mobile’ – admittedly one of my fave topics! If you missed the article, here is a quick recap of my contributions on how mobile sites are essential for businesses in today’s fast paced digital world.
by Kelly Ehlers
Tune in to Nail Talk Radio: 90 Minutes Dedicated to Nails
Nail Talk Radio a weekly web-based radio show created by industry leader Athen A Elliott, a "nail tech in the trenches" for 30+ years, is featuring George Schaeffer, OPI Founder & CEO on Sunday, August 4.
Sport Clips CEO Gordon Logan Receives VFW C Award
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) presented Founder and CEO of Sport Clips Haircuts Gordon Logan with the James E. Van Zandt Citizenship Award at its annual convention.
by Anne Moratto
Getting Your Salon Started on Facebook the Right Way
In today’s socially-connected society, it is still somewhat of a surprise to me that not all salons are utilizing social media to outreach and connect with their clients. If that’s you, it’s OK! After all, you know the saying ‘better late than never,’ right? The same applies to social media, however starting from ‘social’ scratch on Facebook can be intimidating.
by Kelly Ehlers