Modern Spa and Wellness
Lip Flips Versus Lip Fillers
As social media continues to normalize aesthetic enhancements, there's a growing interest in subtle, non-invasive treatments, lip flips, and lip fillers. Dr. Mariana Vergara, NP-C, weighs in on the flip versus filler debate, helping clients determine which delivers the best results based on their personal goals.
Anti-Aging Trends 2026: U.S. Consumers Split on Prevention, Spending and Skincare
YouGov report explores anti-aging attitudes, skincare routines, Botox awareness, and how prevention-minded consumers are shaping the beauty and wellness market.
Head Spa & Scalp Detox Mastery: A Seasoned Stylist’s Perspective
The Paul Labrecque Salon salon is finding success --for stylists and clients, alike--offering scalp care and specialized treatments. MODERN spoke to Moine about how this focus meets an important need and drives client loyalty.
The Rise of Wellness as the New Third Space
Los Angeles-area businesses are offering full-circle wellness services while also creating a community hub.
by Anne Moratto
10 Things to Know About Red Light Therapy Saunas
Heat opens circulation and prepares tissue. Red light works at the cellular level to support repair and renewal.
Creating a Welcoming Luxury Experience
With a Turkish Bath, an Experience Shower with Snowfall and a Sabbia Med Room, Excuria Salon and Spa captured a spot in our Salons of the Year. Owner Peggy Genauer gives you a video tour.
by Stacey Soble
Meet Althaea Skin and the C·A·R·A Device
A Los Angeles dermatologist and med spa owner launches a new skin care line based on Nobel Prize-winning research about the skin's circadian rhythms and an at-home rejuvenation tool inspired by her in-office treatments.
Why Soft Skills and Client Communication Matter More Than Ever in the Beauty Industry
Modern professionalism is evolving beyond hard skills. Technical training is essential but about 85 percent of job success comes from soft skills. In a world where AI and automation are increasing, human connection becomes more valuable, not less.
by Anne Moratto
Prime Prometics and HairToStay Announce Strategic Partnership to Help Cancer Patients Save Their Hair
The pro-age beauty line pledges to fund scalp-cooling treatments for four cancer patients aged 50 or older each month through HairToStay. The treatments help patients preserve their hair during chemotherapy treatment. In addition, Prime Prometics will contribute through targeted awareness campaigns, educational initiatives, and product donations for patients.
Stylists “Relish” the Opportunity to Prioritize Guests’ Scalp Health
Good hair starts at the scalp. But most salons aren’t offering services or products that address scalp health. Relish, a new product line from the founders of Signature Formulations, has everything salons need to deliver an effective head spa service and offer guests a robust at-home scalp care line.
Resolutions Rarely Work: Try a 'Life Switch'
A new book by Joel Steele shows that the most powerful change people can make is to think differently if they want different results. The author believes in the 'Life Switch' so fervently that he's willing to donate $1 million from book sales when he sells his millionth copy.
Salon Communications Acquired by Colin Sutherland, Publisher of Modern Salon, Salon Today, and Leading North American Beauty Media Brands
Sutherland's mission is to evolve B2B media for every generation through powerful storytelling, creative execution, immersive activations, education, and support for the industry.
6 Wellness Trends for 2026: From Electric Medicine Entering Mainstream to TikTok Advice You Shouldn’t Listen To
As we enter 2026, surveys show health and wellness at the top of New Year’s resolutions globally, again. Based on Google Trends analytics, clinicians highlight the biggest health and wellness trends for 2026, from rising interest in electric medicine to the threats of extreme diets.
Keep Your Energy High and Your Purpose Even Higher
Burnout usually isn’t physical. It’s usually tied to emotional and mental exhaustion. And in our industry, people need us all day long. That’s why protecting your energy is part of great leadership.
BeautyHealth Releases Third Annual Skintuition Report
The company that is home to flagship brand Hydrafacial release the third volume of its Skintuition Report, an annual deep dive into the forces shaping modern skin health. This year’s report uncovers the most significant consumer-driven shifts of 2025, identifies the trends poised to define aesthetics in 2026, and offers new insight into how people are approaching longer-term skin health and regeneration.
A Tale of Three Head Spas
In our first digital cover feature for MODERN Spa & Wellness, we investigate the business launches of three successful head spa operations, then offer six practical strategies for getting started.
by Stacey Soble
Elaia Spa Forecasts 2026 Spa Trends
As we look ahead at the new year, Elaia Spa at Hyatt Olive 8 examines key trends shaping the spa industry and uses those to guide their future.