Salon Management

OWNER TO OWNER: 6 Ways Ochoa Salons & Spas Cultivates Loyalty

The owners at Ochoa Salon & Spa believe in the power of loyalty and they never veer from this core ethos. Here are 6 ways they foster a creative team, one that thrives on the power of relationships and grows into a multi-generational success story.

Sponsored by L'Oréal Professionnel

Playing the Role of an Industry Observer

With the opportunity to watch a family dynasty grow over the past 20 years, Salon Today's Stacey Soble makes some observations about Gadabout Salonspas and the foundation of success the business has with Pam McNair-Wingate.

Personal Compass: Kelly Gorsuch

He owns and manages two salons and four grooming establishments, designs his own furniture and lighting and is a dedicated husband and father--somehow Kelly Gorsuch manages to pack more than 24 hours in his day.

Tips for Capturing Salon Interior Images for Salons of the Year

With the January 31st deadline for the photo-based Salons of the Year fast approaching, now is the time to review some strategies for capturing the best salon interior shots.

Enriching the Client Experience through Technology

In Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, the Ouidad Salon by Chadwick and Igor is elevating the client experience by embracing a new communication technology.

Salons of the Year 2017: One Society

Beautiful wall coverings, Baroque-styled mirrors and a herringbone floor combine for a stunning space at One Society in Northville, Michigan, one of our 2017 Salons of the Year.

Weldon Barber and J.Hilburn Partner to Create a Bespoke Experience

Within its newest location in Bellevue, Washington, Weldon Barber features a brick-and-mortar storefront for the online men's designer J.Hilburn. Together, the two are pioneering a customized grooming and fashion experience for men.

Eveline Charles Launches Franchise Opportunity with Retailer Hudson's Bay

EvelineCharles Salon, Spa and Beauty MD partners with Canada's biggest retail chain to create a franchise of salons within the retailer's stores. Find out why this is beneficial for both parties and how interested investors can take action.

Joel Warren Partners with Saks Fifth Avenue to Create The Salon Project

As he launches The Salon Project within Saks Fifth Avenue, Joel Warren designs a salon concept the elevates hairdressers as artists and gives them more control over the client appointment, treats the client to a more serene, bespoke seamless experience; and streamlines systems allowing for more business growth.

Inside the Daily World of Robert Cromeans

Robert Cromeans is the greatest showman in the industry, a talented hairdresser and savvy salon owner, and with this edition of Personal Compass he's giving us a glimpse into his personal life.

5 Tips for Working Parents

Both Solo Artists, mother/daughter duo, Tammy and Lauren Muniz, have developed an ideal working relationship. Though the family business model may not be ideal for everyone, Tammy and Lauren have garnered a lot of success with this strategy. Today, there are plenty of working stylists who are trying to navigate the landscape of developing their own business while staying involved with their families. Here are a few pointers.

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Riding the Airwaves

As a young salon brand, Cutting Loose in University Park, Florida, powers its marketing efforts by trading a local television station complimentary services for regular appearances on its talk show.

The Salon Sisters

Recently, I was honored to be invited to help celebrate a milestone birthday for Gayle Fulbright, owner of Headlines The Salon in Encinitas, California.

Memo Exclusive: An Interview with Aveda's Global General Manager, Barbara De Laere

Next year, Aveda will celebrate forty years of putting earth first.  The brand continues to strengthen its commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability.

Instagram Superstar @phildoeshair Calls on Hairdressers to Donate to Cancer Research

Hairdresser and beauty industry Instagram star Philip Ring talks about his cancer story and thanks the beauty industry for coming together to support him. As a proud member of the CosmoProf family—a family that is bringing the entire industry together to support City of Hope and its efforts to CURE cancer and other diseases—Ring calls on other hairdressers to donate and join the fight.

Data Stories: Gene Juarez Proves Membership has its Privileges

Examining frequency rates of spa guests leads Gene Juarez CEO Scott Missad and his management team to design a membership program that significantly boosts the operation's spa service sales.

The 2017 Salons of Distinction

Meet the 16 salon spaces that captured honorable mention in our 2017 Salons of the Year competition as Salons of Distinction, then take a tour of each of their fabulous new spaces.