Antoine Vadacchino with Laurel Nelson
MODERN SALON Editor Laurel Nelson recently talked to all five NAHA Hairstylist of the Year finalists: Shirley Gordon, Tony Ricci, Shawna Parvin, Antoine Vadacchino and Steve Elias. These five talented stylists spoke about their inspirations, advice for first-time NAHA entrants, their personal experiences with NAHA and much more.
Jack and Joelle Ray with Stacey Soble
Husband and wife owners Jack and Joelle Ray, of Raleigh's Samuel Cole Salon, walk us through their forward-thinking compensation and employee management strategies.
by Stacey Soble
Khiem Hoang with Stacey Soble
As the owner/manager of Umbrella Salon in San Jose, California, Khiem Hoang shares how he developed his own iPhone App to drive traffic to his salon and how other salons can incorporate the technology for a similar competitive advantage.
by Stacey Soble
Tevya Finger and Daniel Kaner with Stacey Soble
As Co-Presidents and Founders of Oribe Haircare, Tev Finger and Daniel Kaner take us behind the scenes of the Owner's Forum at Oribe Backstage and how they recruited salon owners to share their success strategies with their peers.
by Stacey Soble
Andrea Eaton with Stacey Soble
As general manager for the Paris Parker Salons based in the greater New Orleans area, Andrea Eaton has a first-hand view of how the BP oil spill is impacting the Gulf and its residents. She shares why clean water is such an important issue for the professional beauty industry, and how her salon company has been helping out.
by Stacey Soble
The Vidal Sassoon Interview: The Legend Talks About New Movie
The legendary Vidal Sassoon recently talked to MODERN SALON Editor Laurel Nelson about the new documentary, Vidal Sassoon the Movie. He shares his thoughts on the movie, insights from his 60-year career and advice for stylists and cosmetology students. Listen to this exclusive interview now!
Sam Leyvas with Stacey Soble
As the associate executive director of the Professional Beauty Association, Sam Leyvas provides an optimistic update from the Salon/Spa Performance Index, the quarterly composite index that tracks the health of the U.S. salon/spa industry.
by Stacey Soble
Sonya and Christopher Dove with Stacey Soble
Sonya and Christopher Dove, the owners of the Doves Studio in Santa Monica and the creative directors for the North American division of Wella, are the dynamic duo of color and style. They stop by to talk about Wella’s 2010 Trend Vision collection, as well as the new Koleston Perfect Pure shades.
Robert Cromeans with Stacey Soble
As the global artistic director for JPMS, Robert Cromean’s on-stage artistry is legendary. But as Stacey Soble talks to him about business at his five salons and two schools and his engagement with the 2010 Millennium User Group Conference, it’s quickly apparent that he has just as much passion for his business.
by Stacey Soble
Peter DiCaprio with Stacey Soble
As the history-making Noelle Spa for Beauty and Wellness celebrates 50 years, owner Peter DiCaprio shares its ups and downs, from launching the day spa movement to the walkout and fire that shaped the company's course.
by Stacey Soble
Reuben Carranza with Stacey Soble
As CEO of P&G Salon Professional North America, Reuben Carranza taps into key research findings to show us how understanding consumer behavior can helps salons design a positive experience and gain clients for life.
by Stacey Soble
Bruno Mascolo with Stacey Soble
CEO of TONI&GUY Bruno Mascolo takes an emotional look back at the past year—from the excitement of selling TIGI to Unilever to the devastating loss of his brother Guy—and reveals where he sees growing next.
by Stacey Soble
Susanne Warfield with Stacey Soble
Susanne Warfield, the executive director of the National Coalition of Estheticians, Manufacturers/Distributors & Associations, encourages anyone with an interest in skincare to help elevate the industry by getting involved with NCEA. Find out about the coalition's key initiatives.
by Stacey Soble
Nick Arrojo with Stacey Soble
Celebrity stylist, educator and salon owner Nick Arrojo shares the details about the unique educational program that backs his newly launched line.
by Stacey Soble
John Harms with Stacey Soble
John Harms, president of founder of Harms Software, shares the details of The Perfect Match competition for Harms Millennium software. Find out how to win prizes worth up to $13,000 simply by sharing your software love story.
by Stacey Soble
Steve Sleeper with Stacey Soble
Steve Sleeper, executive director of the Professional Beauty Association, shares details of the merger between the PBA and the National Cosmetology Association, including how the marriage of the two associations promises big benefits to members of both.
by Stacey Soble
Steven Goddard with Stacey Soble
Steven Goddard, founder and president of Pravana Naturceuticals, previews Beach Wave, the hot, surf-inspired hair service which delivers new revenue potential for 2010.
by Stacey Soble