Profiles of Courage: The Power of Relationships
Reflecting on 2020, Chad Cantu is thankful for the connections he's made with other salon owners through Intercoiffure, which allowed him a sounding board in a year of uncertainty.
by Stacey Soble
Profiles in Courage: Poised to Grow Again
As part of our Profiles in Courage series with Intercoiffure, we check in with Mary and Scott Randolph, owners of three Randolph's salons. They are standing strong after the mandatory shutdown stage, and recruiting again to fuel their future growth.
by Stacey Soble
Profiles in Courage: Salvatore Minardi Eases the Fears of Clients and Team Members
An open door and an open heart help Salvatore Minardi and his team weather a four-month shutdown and tackle continuing fears about reopening amid a pandemic.
by Stacey Soble
Profiles In Courage: A Focus on Fun at Mouton's Salon Keeps Team Morale High
Through this new series profiling salons and their recovery efforts, we find owners Bruce and Teresa McGaha organizing new retail and referral programs, rethinking holiday plans and designing fun, yet safe, social events to keep spirits high.
by Stacey Soble
Profiles in Courage: Focused on Rebuilding After a Challenging Loss
Opening PlatinumBlack in November 2019, Michael Haase was still building his team when COVID-19 caused a six-month shutdown and three-fourths of his team left. Find out how this resilient owner is focused on rebuilding his Los Angeles business.
by Stacey Soble
PERSONAL STYLE: Eva Scrivo
Learn more about Eva Scrivo, owner of the Eva Scrivo Salon and Academy in NYC. Scrivo is known for not just her signature balayage technique, but for creating beauty wherever she goes.
Profiles in Leadership: Scott Randolph Holds His Team Accountable to their Dreams
Scott Randolph fell in love with Mary Randolph when he met her in the salon he worked in as a shampoo boy, and the rest is history. With three salons under their leadership, Scott says he now is in the business of growing people. Explore his leadership style and his plans for the future.
by Stacey Soble
Profiles in Leadership: China Wong's Feet are on the Ground, but her Eyes are on the Stars
As part of our Profiles in Leadership series, we go deep with Salon Spa W's China Wong, digging into her background, her development of her leadership skills and examining what's next for this dynamic salon owner.
by Stacey Soble
10 Money-Making Tips to Make Instagram Your Side Hustle
Are beauty pros really making money on Instagram? Yes, yes and YES. Get the inside scoop and learn the top ten tips on what you have to do to make the platform work for you.
Profiles in Leadership: Lisa Houser Almost was an Auto Mechanic
She believes in owning up to her mistakes and making them right; sharing her goals with her universe to keep herself accountable, and encouraging her team to give back to the community. Meet Lisa Houser, owner of Utopia Salon and Day Spa in Vancouver, Washington, and discover why if didn't own a salon, she'd want to be a store greeter.
by Stacey Soble
The Ultimate Influencer: Candy Shaw's Ode to her Friend Martin Parsons
After the announcement of Martin Parson's passing, Candy Shaw, owner of Jamison Shaw Hairdressers and Sunlights Balyage, shares her personal experiences with the famed updo artist.
Profiles in Leadership: Donna Means, Fashion Forward, Team-Focused
Donna Means is keenly focused on growing her team at Salon DM3 and giving back to her local community of Athens, Georgia. See how this successful salon owner stays focused, while building a multi-million dollar, fashion-forward company.
by Stacey Soble
Profiles in Leadership: Laura Boton--Rebel Leadership from an Almost Rock Star
As part of a plan to avoid waitressing while pursuing a career in Rock and Roll, Laura Boton enrolled in cosmetology school--a decision that led her down an entirely different and successful career path. Find out what makes this owner of three Chicago salons a strong leader who values freedom, flexibility and fun.
by Stacey Soble
Profiles in Leadership: Chad Cantu's Critical Attention to Detail
In our new Profiles in Leadership series, SALON TODAY gets up close and personal with the on-the-rise salon owner Chad Cantu, co-owner of Colorado's Chad+Co.
Profiles in Leadership: FrankJames Dibrino, The Hands of a Hairdresser
As a former jet engine mechanic in the US Air Force, Twisted Bangz Salon's Frank James Dibrino learned to face a salon owner's challenges head on.
by Stacey Soble
Balancing Acts: Motherhood in the Beauty Industry
With her fourth child on the way, Posh Salon's Nadia Duncan discusses her journey toward salon ownership, the critical support she's received from her husband and how she balances the salon versus motherhood.
Profiles in Leadership: Michaella Blissett Williams, Championing Financial Independence and Inclusiveness in Beauty
Between diversifying her beauty portfolio with real estate investments and encouraging her team to be the best they can be, Michaella Blissett Willams is carving an inspiring niche in Brooklyn, New York.
by Stacey Soble