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2019 Salons of the Year: Buffalo Co. Salon & Barber

Owners Travis and Jessica Mitchell keep both men and women in mind with their creative space. The upscale, rustic design and the mix of rugged and smooth keep the salon in perfect balance, earning it a Salons of Distinction honor in the 2019 Salons of the Year.

2019 Salons of the Year: Boss Hair Group

Boss Hair Group Owner John Blue and designers at BlocHaus Interiors & Architecture were so inspired by David Bowie, his signature lightning bolt graphic is on two restroom ceilings inside the salon, a 2019 Salon of the Year.

Why Women Lose Hair And How You Can Help

Hair loss isn’t just a guy problem. Every stylist knows it can affect female clients, too. In women, hair loss manifests as decreased volume in the middle of the scalp, thinning overall or as a widening part. Are you prepared to help?

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Talk Data to Me: Salon Owners Define Opportunity, Measure Results at Data-Driven Salon Summit

The only event of its kind, Data-Driven Salon Summit hones in on success metrics, innovative business practices and technology tools to help salons grow.

Are You Losing Money On Your Toning, Retouch Or Highlight Services?

The more you know, the more you save and the more money you make. That’s true of everything in your business. When you’re informed, you can make informed decisions. Knowing your numbers when it comes to hair color usage is particularly helpful because it’s so easy to over-use product and undercharge for services. Here’s how three salons, with the help of Vish software, http://www.getvish.com/demo/salontoday were able to analyze the data available at their fingertips to determine which services were losing money and which were producing healthy profits.

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2019 Salons of the Year: Atelier

A stunning floral wall and a quartz-wrapped front desk help Atelier in Wellesley, Massachusetts, claim one of the 2019 Salons of Distinction in our Salons of the Year competition.

3 Important Financial Management “Tips” For Salon Owners

Are you dealing with credit card processing fees; tracking tips for taxes; even looking for ways to motivate your clients to tip your stylists well and often to supplement their incomes and keep them doing hair at your salon happily ever after? Tippy claims to reduce credit card processing fees for salon owners and increase tips for service professionals.

Sponsored by Tippy

Management Changes Announced at Kao Salon Division

Kao Salon Division announced several changes within the U.S. and Americas Region leadership teams.

2019 Salons of the Year: Annastasia Salon

A farmhouse-chic design, clever stations and color bar help Annastasia Salon earn a Salon of Distinction Award in the 2019 Salons of the Year.

2019 Salons of the Year: Rob Peetoom Williamsburg

To create its U.S. flagship, a Dutch-based salon company renovates a former soda factory to create a light and spacious salon and spa--earning Rob Peetoom Williamsburg second runner-up in our 2019 Salons of the Year competition.

Encore Careers: Two Aspiring Stylists Talk Career Reinvention

Through Beauty Changes Lives scholarships, two encore professionals find new career paths. They share their thoughts about career reinvention and offer owners inspiration on why hiring an older beauty school grad is fabulous investment.

The Positive Impact of Giving Back

Salon Cadence's Ronit Enos joins Anna Walsh and the team at Lola Hair Studio during a cut-a-thon to benefit Boston Children's Hospital, then the duo offer tips for hosting a philanthropic event.

Bellus Academy Spreads the Love on National Hairstylist Appreciation Day

Staff and students surprised local salons with a show of appreciation.

2019 Salons of the Year: Anthony DeFranco Salon and Spa

Meticulous design at Anthony DeFranco Salon and Spa creates visually zoned areas dedicated to specific functions, while the sumptuous design provides a feast for the eyes, helping the salon capture First Runner-Up in the 2019 Salons of the Year.

2019 Salons of the Year: LaBelle Nail Bar

LaBelle Nail Bar Owner Oanh Le calls on salon designer Michele Pelafas to create a glamorous yet comfortable, feminine sanctuary in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. The resulting design captures the title of Nail Salon of the Year in the 2019 Salons of the Year competition.

2019 Salons of the Year: 1922 Men's Grooming Salon

From the walls to the chairs to the retail shelves, Tim Timmons creates the perfect rustic feel for his 1922 Men's Grooming Salon--capturing the title Men's Grooming Salon in the 2019 Salons of the Year competition.

The Sustainable Future of Beauty: Cosmoprof North America and Fashion Institute of Technology Host Panel Discussion with Industry Experts

CPNA partnered with FIT's Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing and Management Master's Degree program to host a panel discussion on the topic of sustainability in beauty packaging.