Salon Management

New Salon Today 200 Application Simplifies Entry Process

If you have a bright business idea that’s fueling your salon’s growth, it’s time to check out the new Salon Today 200 application on salontoday.com. The 19-year-old competition that puts the spotlight on salon owners and best ...

Service Spotlight: Harmonic Healing Oil Treatment

In the bustling salon industry, the experience a client has in the chair is really the deciding factor whether he or she will come back. People can get a haircut anywhere, but Brianne Prince, owner of Brianne Prince Salon in Mason, Ohio, makes ...

Put Your Business on Loop HR Software

Loop HR, a 24-hour, cloud based, on-line salon management HR facility that enables management and staff to share valuable information and maximize employee performance, was founded by Ian Egerton to provide affordable business support services ...

Key Actions for Protecting Nail Technicians from Chemical Exposure

In light of recent news reports, I would be remiss if I did not discuss the protection of nail technician health and safety. As a provider of liability and workers’ compensation insurance and risk management to salons and spas, we are ...

The Shopping Guide

Whether you’re opening a new salon or spa experience in your community or updating your outdated look, it’s smart to research the latest furniture and equipment to hit the professional beauty market. Salon Today is jumping on your ...

Career Do-Over: What I Would Have Done Differently with Jessica Soler of Salon Red

At some point in their careeer, everyone would love the a do-over--a second chance to say what they meant or act with the wisdom they acquire later.  We asked the question: If you had the opportunity to change a decision you’ve made ...

VIDEO: Why Clients Review Your Salon

Ever had a client who left your salon blissfully happy after her fabulous service, or so it seemed at the time, only to go online a few days later and trash your business?You are not alone. Recently, Shortcuts Software's camera crew ...

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Performance Art

Thinking has evolved the beauty industry from the rigid styles of the Egyptian, Greek and Roman times, to the incredibly diverse, ever changing styles of today. At some point in each period, the thinking of one or more people influenced the ...

The History and Future of Thinking

Thinking has evolved the beauty industry from the rigid styles of the Egyptian, Greek and Roman times, to the incredibly diverse, ever changing styles of today. At some point in each period, the thinking of one or more people influenced the ...

SOTY 2015: Van Michael Salon

Alpharetta, GeorgiaVanmichael.com/locations/avalonOwners: Van Council & Michael CouncilEstablished: October 2014Salon style: Upscale chic, Timeless classic, PrestigeSquare ...

SOTY 2015: Salon Gloss

Woodstock, GeorgiaSalongloss.bizOwners: Tim TimmonsSalon style: Metropolitan, Contemporary, ChicSquare footage: 2000Stations: 13Treatment Rooms: 1Equipment: Minerva, Standish Salon Goods, Array ...

SOTY 2015: Salon Gatto

Hoboken, New JerseySalongatto.comOwners: Christine GattoEstablished: December 2014Salon style: Industrial, Refined, InvitingSquare footage: 850Stations: 8Equipment: IN.SEK, CB2, Restoration Hardware, Salon ...

SOTY 2015: Salon Bliss & Spa

Shelby Township, MichiganSalon-bliss.comOwners: Toni Vitale & Natasha ScarcellaEstablished: December 2014Salon style: Modern, Sleek, BeautifulSquare footage: 6,000Stations: 28Treatment ...

SOTY 2015: Nuovo Cooper Creek

University Park, FloridaNuovosalongroup.comOwners: Terrence McKee & James AmatoEstablished: December 2014Salon style: Fresh, Innovative, Zen StarshipSquare footage: 2,800Stations: 22Equipment: Takara ...

SOTY 2015: Michael Graham Salon & Spa

Naperville, IllinoisMichaelgrahamsalon.comOwners: Sean GrahamEstablished: December 2014Salon style: Chic, UpscaleSquare footage: 3,685Stations: 17Treatment Rooms: 2Equipment: Takara ...

SOTY 2015: Mariposa Salon

San Diego, CaliforniaMariposasalon.comOwners: Rebecca Nan FranksEstablished: August 2014Salon style: Elegant, ModernSquare footage: 950Stations: 3Equipment: Takara BelmontFurniture: Takara Belmont, OFS, ...

SOTY 2015: Marc Albert

Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaFacbook.com/MarcAlbertHairOwners: Marc AlbertEstablished: August 2014Salon style: Upscale, BoutiqueSquare footage: 1,000Stations: 3Equipment: Salon GuysFurniture: VariousTotal design ...