Salon Features Designed with the Stylist In Mind
"Good stylists want to work at relevant high-end salons….and good customers flock to where the good talent is." Here's how this salon is staying relevant and showing area salons how to do the same.
by Jamie Newman
Canvas Recruit Helps Salons Locate Talent Digitally
As a networking, collaboration and empowerment platform, Canvas Recruits helps beauty pros find the perfect culture to work in, while helping salons tell their brand story and get their opportunities in front of talent.
by Stacey Soble
Salon Labor and Wage Laws Focus of PBA Symposium
Beauty experts took a deep dive into compliance for owners. The event was sold-out.
by Anne Moratto
2 to 10's Emerging Leaders Take On the Recruitment Crisis
In the 4th annual 2 to 10 Emerging Leaders Competition, two teams of young leaders present innovative ideas for recruiting and retaining future talent.
by Stacey Soble
Why October is the Best Time to Invest in Spa Training
Spa training can raise employee skills, improve job stability and increase productivity, as well as decrease turnover. For spa owners, training is tax-deductible, which makes October the perfect time to invest in education.
Feeling Tired and Uninspired at the Salon? Here's How You Can Thrive
Two consultants and coaches on a mission to raise the beauty industry’s awareness of the connection between salon work, wellness concepts and its impact on career satisfaction and ultimate happiness.
by Anne Moratto
Design 1 Salon Spa Curates Video Education to Help Make Quality Consistent Across Locations
When a salon employs a number of assistants across locations, it can be challenging to control quality as each assistant is educated by a different mentor. To create both consistent education and service, Anna Walt and Kenzie Welch develop short education videos to compliment the salon's education program.
by Stacey Soble
Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation Scholarship Winners Announced
The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation is honoring three future beauty professionals with tuition scholarships.
Join MODERN at Hair+ Summit: September 2019
Join us in Atlanta September 22-24 for a full fashion and function immersion into of one of the biggest and fastest-growing categories in the industry.
Steven Henley Announced as New Director of Education for Pravana
Henley brings over 20 years of professional salon industry experience. He will manage the educational programming for the brand in an effort to broaden digital reach.
Customer Service: How To Keep Your Client Happy
It’s not just about doing great hair, makeup, nails or skin care. So much of keeping your client happy is customer service. Eric Fisher shares his ten tips on making the client feel valued and important.
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.
by Stacey Soble
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.
by Stacey Soble
Top Tips for Recruiting Beauty School Students
One of the best ways to grow your own team is to hire them right out of school and train them in your systems, but how do you get your salon in front of graduating students? Be Inspired's Kati Whitledge offers some key tips for networking with your local cosmetology schools.
Bellus Academy Spreads the Love on National Hairstylist Appreciation Day
Staff and students surprised local salons with a show of appreciation.
by Anne Moratto
Is the Staffing Shortage a Myth?
While today’s salons stretch themselves to recruit and retain top talent, some key management practices with current staff members may help on both fronts.
New Head of Education at Pulp Riot Gears Up for a Colorful Future
Tracey Hughes talks about the expanding curriculum Pulp Riot will be offering and also how joining the Riot Squad can be a transforming experience for a stylist.
by Anne Moratto