Modern Spa and Wellness
World Spa Awards Announces 2025 Best in Global Spa and Wellness
From hotel and resort spas to wellness retreats and specialist brands, see the results of this annual recognition program.
Powering Your Spa Concept
From financing options and memberships to dot phrasing and medical documentation, software management experts list the myriad of features you should consider as you shop for a tech partner to power your wellness concept.
by Stacey Soble
A New Partnership Between Vagaro and Affirm Makes Self-Care More Accessible
Partnering with Affirm, Vagaro can now give beauty and wellness professionals growth opportunities by offering their clients the ability to book services using Affirm's "buy now, pay later" option, making it easier for customers to invest in self-care without the upfront cost.
La Paloma Spa Adds New Packages for Fall
A change of seasons is the perfect time to introduce your clientele to a few new services, then assess which ones to add to your permanent spa menu. La Paloma Spa in Tucson come up with a variety of new packages for besties, men and couples. Check them out.
How Beauty Pros Can Prevent Pain: Somatic Movement for Career Longevity
Working in beauty doesn’t have to hurt. Learn how Somatic Movement helps hairstylists, lash artists, and other beauty pros release tension, improve posture, and extend their careers.
A Blueprint for Living with Purpose in a World that Often Makes No Sense
Author and Lifestyle Coach Mark Reinisch's new book challenges the outdated 'work ethic' model, which values success over health, happiness, and the soul. His antidote: wellness ethic lifestyle design--a bold, practical approach to building a life that works for you, on your terms.
by Stacey Soble
Reimagining Spa with an Open Bar Concept
When it came time to reinvent, research showed that Kenneth's Salon and Day Spa's younger guests weren't interested in their mother's day spa, while their older demographic wanted maintenance services that were performed more quickly. The result? An open concept bar with four facial bar chairs, one head spa, four pedicure chairs and eight nail stations.
Is It Hot Enough for You?
Water is a vital part of almost every process in the human body. Our Wellness Blogger Mary Wilson shows you why staying hydrated is so important and offers helpful guidelines on how to do it.
Bringing Affordable Wellness to Gen Z Consumers
Located in downtown Denver, Sway Wellness Spa integrates the latest technology into services, offers accessible memberships, and brings a community setting to younger generations who yearn for a wellness experience that is not like their mothers'.
by Stacey Soble
Getting to the Root of Hair Loss in Women
Hair restoration physicians stress importance of medical evaluation and early intervention during National Hair Loss Awareness Month
Hairmax Empowers Clients Through Healthy Hair Growth Technology
MODERN SALON talks with Hairmax’s Francesca Dubsky about the brand’s pioneering laser hair growth devices, their mission to boost confidence through healthy hair, and how stylists can use the Hairmax affiliate program to help clients experiencing hair loss.
by Anne Moratto
Why Head Spa Services Are the Scalp-Care Trend Every Salon Should Explore
At MODERN SALON Boot Camp, stylist and suite owner Alyssa Salmon explained how offering head spa treatments—complete with scalp analysis, aromatherapy, and therapeutic massage—has helped her grow a new client base and meet the rising demand for wellness-focused salon services.
by Anne Moratto
MODERN Spa & Wellness Launches as the Latest Content Brand from MODERN SALON, SALON TODAY, and NAILS
As beauty professionals increasingly blend traditional salon services with wellness offerings, we’re answering that call with the official launch of MODERN Spa & Wellness—a new content channel and community that brings together the best of beauty, spa, medspa, and wellness.
Diving into Medspa Services Through a Unique Partnership
In November, Carissa Porter partnered with a nurse practitioner to expand her services to include injectables and wellness shots. In an interview with SALON TODAY, she shares how clients are responding and how the two businesses are growing together through the partnership.
by Stacey Soble
ClearChoice Crinkle Body Serum
ClearChoice's Crinkle Body Serum enhances skin resilience and firmness while preventing and reversing neurogenic inflammation.
by Stacey Soble
Meditation for Beginners
This month, our Wellness Blogger Mary Wilson answers a number of questions about meditation and helps you get started.
Celebrating International Yoga Day with a Journey from the Himalayas to the Cloud Forests
In celebration of International Yoga Day we take you on a virtual retreat to two locations to consider for a destination vacation centered on wellbeing.