Salon Management
SOTY 2013 2nd Runner Up: Matthew Morris Salon and Skincare
Take a visual tour of the 2013 SALONS OF THE YEAR 2nd Runner Up Matthew Morris Salon and Skincare in Denver, Colorado.
by Stacey Soble
SOTY 2013 1st Runner Up: Anthony Cristiano
Take a visual tour of the 2013 SALONS OF THE YEAR 1st Runner Up Anthony Cristiano of Chicago, Illinois.
by Stacey Soble
SOTY 2013: Artistic Image Salon and Blow Dry Bar
Take a visual tour of the 2013 SALONS OF THE YEAR honoree Artistic Image Salon and Blow Dry Bar of Westport, Connecticut.
by Stacey Soble
Spa Hopping: Ideas for Men-Focused Spa Packages
ISPA members showcase their male-focused spa packages just in time for Father's Day.
by Stacey Soble
Managing Online Reviews
Prospective clients are relying more and more on online reviews when researching and selecting their next salon, so Shortcuts' Paul Tate takes a look at all the review sites.
by Paul Tate
Salon Services Hosts Trifecta Hair Show
In Seattle, Salon Services partners with three manufacturers to create the Trifecta Hair Show.
by Stacey Soble
Meet the 2013 SALONS OF THE YEAR!
Judging for the 2013 SALONS OF THE YEAR has concluded and we're announcing the 20 honorees for this year.
by Stacey Soble
How to Get Inspired
In this blog, Akari's Allan Labos talks about the importance of getting inspired, then suggests some movies and books for getting you there.
by Allan Labos
Strategies Announces No-Compromise Leadership Seminar
Strategies announces plans for a two-day No-Compromise Leadership seminar for early June.
by Stacey Soble
Spa Hopping: Bridal Package Ideas
In preparation for wedding season, some ISPA members give us look at their spa bridal packages.
by Stacey Soble
Here Come the Brides–Are You Ready?
Akari's Allan Labos gives you a glimpse at his salon's booming bridal business and gives you 8 key tips for launching your own.
by Allan Labos
How to Lead
Most salon and spa owners pick up leadership skills along the way. Akari's Alan Llabos discusses the qualities that good leaders possess and offers the steps for building your own leadership skilss.
by Allan Labos
Stacey Soble With Oribe
As he makes big plans for his 2013 Backstage Miami event La Fama, Oribe takes a moment to talk with Stacey Soble for his very special competition to pick The One, a stylist he will choose that weekend who he will mentor for the next six months. Find out what Oribe is looking for and some of the exciting activities he has planned for The One.
by Stacey Soble
Clean and Bright
Square Colour Salon and Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada, last year’s NAHA winner for salon design, is just as efficient and functional as it is stunning.
by Stacey Soble
The Consumer of the Future
Eurisko's Leon Alexander is back with a blog that gives you a glimpse at the salon and the salon consumer of the future. Learn how you'll soon be educating, entertaining and sharing experiences with your clients....
Keep the Momentum Strong
As winter continues in Maine, Akari's Allan Labos pens some idea for keeping the momentum strong for staff, spirits and sales in those dreary months. Flag these great ideas and keep them even as you plan for next year!
by Allan Labos
Be Where Your Retail Is
Shortcuts' Paul Tate shows you how to incorporate tablets in your salon to bridge the mental gap between the service and the retail opportunity, resulting in higher retail sales.
by Paul Tate