Salon Management

BREAKING NEWS: Ted Gibson Salon, NYC, Closing After 13 Years

The Ted Gibson Salon on 5th Avenue in NYC has officially closed as of today. MODERN caught up with owners Ted Gibson and Jason Backe to get the details on why, chat about the current state of the salon industry and to learn where the 2 are headed.

Inspired Ideas: Interruptive Interviewing

In Hue Salon in Houston, Texas, owners Alan Conover and Cion Ortego developed a style of interviewing that helps them identify candidates who are easy to work with and calm under pressure. See how they do it.

Invigorate Your Career! Attend ISSE Long Beach - A Leading Beauty Expo on the West Coast

Need some motivation when it comes to education? Stimulate your creativity by attending The Professional Beauty Association’s (PBA) International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) in Long Beach on January 28-20. 

Sponsored by The Professional Beauty Association

2017 Salon Today 200: Salon Culture

Announcing the 2017 Honorees in the category of Salon Culture. Culture is that invisible, yet tangilbe, energy that binds and propels a team and attracts clients. A strong culture is hard to define and even more difficult to build. But when mastered, these salons are unstoppable.

2017 Salon Today 200: Philanthropy

When salons and spas participate in community charities or organize their own philanthropic activity, they often are acting from the heart. But the goodwill generated from these activities serves as a powerful marketing tool and can propel both personal and professional growth. Here are our 2017 Salon Today 200 honorees in the category of Philanthropy.

2017 Salon Today 200: Employee Education

For the most successful service providers, education is a career-long process. The best salons develop systems to strengthen the skills and confidnece of their newest team members, whicle encouraging their seasoned staff to continually stretch by brining education into the salon or supporting those who venture out to seek new skills. Find out which salons received top honors in the Salon Today 200 by developing strong education programs.

2017 Salon Today 200: Compensation and Benefits

While it's a service provider's job to take care of the client, it's a salon owner's job to take care of the team. Salons and spas that offer rewarding compensation and benefits packages and design transparent career paths retain valuable talent longer, which helps them grow the business faster.

Making the Move to Your Own Space

You’re at the top of your professional game. You have clients who love you, and you have a solid vision of where you want to go, career-wise. But you find yourself constantly wondering… Could there be something more? It might just be time to make a move –– time to go out and become an owner.

The EmpowHERment Project - Get On Board

Lyndsey Bardnell has launched the EmpowHERment Project to celebrate women in the industry. Learn more about the initiative and how to get involved.            

Get On Board: The EmpowHERment Project

Lyndsey Bardnell, Vice President, Strategic Projects and Industry Development, Luxury Brand Partners (LBP), has added a new title to her signature: President, EmpowHERment Project! The EmpowHERment Project is her “baby” designed to recognize women in the industry.  MODERN caught up with Bardnell to learn more, asking 5 burning questions.

Milady & AACS Announce Sally Samuels as 2016 N.F. Cimaglia Award Recipient

Milady, part of Cengage Learning, and the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) announced that the 2016 N.F. Cimaglia Award has been presented to Sally Samuels, director of compliance at FAME Inc.

Picture-Perfect Consultations

At Van Michael salons, a professional portfolio is non-negotiable for team members. New Talents Director Gregg Colbert explains why, and shows how he helps stylists build successful ones.

Announcing the 2016 Excellence in Education Top Honorees

MODERN SALON Media has collaborated with the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) to develop MODERN SALON’s Excellence in Education program. Two top honorees are recognized in each category—one individual school location and a multi-location school organization—and were announced Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, at the AACS Annual Convention & Expo in Orlando, Florida.

Why Gadabout Selects a Word of the Year

While a mission statement helps guide the management decisions Jana and Frank Westerbeke make for Gadabout SalonSpas, with seven locations in Tucson, Arizona, they work with their team to select a word each year that becomes the focus for how they interact with clients, market their services and participate in community activities.

Day 1 & 2 From HAIR+ Summit

Earlier this week, MODERN SALON MEDIA hosted the first HAIR+ Summit in Atlanta, offering stylists and salon owners the opportunity to dive deep into the causes of thinning hair and hair loss, while exploring the many solutions available for their clients who suffer from hair loss issues. Find out what happened each day at the event and learn who was there by browsing through our pictures.

Culture Corner: The Elite Eight at Bob Steele Salons

To win a coveted spot on Bob Steele Salons’  Elite Eight top performers retreat, employees focus year-round on their service and retail numbers.

The Healthy Workplace Checklist

When salons encourage their stylists to make health and fitness a priority, the team is better able to take care of the salon's clients. Healthy Hairdresser Editor Rosanne Ullman compiled this Healthy Workplace Checklist to help owners with specific action items they can implement to begin developing a culture of wellness.