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Vidal Sassoon Memorial at London's St. Paul's Cathedral
Friday, October 12, marks a very important day for the professional beauty industry as we celebrate, honor and remember the life of Vidal Sassoon in London's St. Paul's Cathedral.
Remembering Jill
As stylist Jill Etzold Kester was losing her battle with breast cancer in 2004, one of the last promises that salon owner Barbara Nolasco her was to start a foundation to help other stylists in her condition. Through the Jill Foundation, and a multi-salon cut-a-thon, that's happening.
by Stacey Soble
Holiday Musts
Do you hear jingle bells yet? Most major retailers start debuting their holiday merchandise in October, and it’s the perfect time for you to solidify your special service and retail plans.
Anthony Cole Offers A TIP OF THE DAY
Sebastian's Anthony Cole offers a TIP OF THE DAY on customizing donuts for clients.
Do you need a Hepatitis B Vaccine?
When a salon owner asks if stylists should be getting Hep B vaccine, Barbicide's Leslie Roste offers an educated response.
by Stacey Soble
Having it All
What does "having it all" mean to the contemporary woman working in the professional beauty industry, and is it possible? Salon Today explores the stories of 13 mighty women and discovers how they define success.
by Stacey Soble
Women on Having It All: Sandra Smith
In this candid interview, Matrix Artistic Director Sandra Smith talks about finding balance in a busy and rewarding life.
by Stacey Soble
Women on Having It All: Susan Haise
In this one-on-one interview, Susan Haise talks about achieving balance between her personal and professional life.
by Stacey Soble
Women on Having It All: Renee Shakour
In this candid interview, Essential Salon Products' Renee Shakour discusses what it takes to have it all in the professional beauty business and what keeps her up at nights.
by Stacey Soble
Women on Having It All: Janine Jarman
Janine Jarman is the owner and creative leader of Hollywood's Hairroin Salon, as well as a former contestant on Shear Genius. In this candid interview, she talks about the hard work and sacrifice it takes to get to the top, and what she wants to achieve next.
by Stacey Soble
Perspectives: A Delicate Balance
In today’s fast-paced, always-online, always-connected workplace it’s a job in itself to make enough time for a private life.
Women on Having It All: Mia Liguori McHugh and Tracy Liguori
As co-presidents, Mia Liguori Hugh and Tracy Liguori share with their brother Frank the leadership of the powerhouse beauty company Scruples. But they also share a beautiful family legacy, the story of the power of surrogacy, and the belief that they can help each other achieve their professional and personal dreams.
by Stacey Soble
Women on Having It All: Dawn Gerrain
In this Q&A, Dawn Gerrain talks about balancing an active and growing family with her leadership of Milady, one of the most widely used providers of educational materials in the professional beauty industry.
by Stacey Soble
Women on Having It All: Jan Arnold
As she leads CND, Jan Arnold flawlessly combines a life of fashion and beauty and she weaves her family into it.
by Stacey Soble
Women on Having It All: Judy Rambert and Lisa Rambert Kersting
The mother-daughter duo of Judy Rambert and Lisa Rambert Kersting not only share a love for the art of hairdressing, they share the passion of teaching, inspiring and mentoring the next generation of stylists at Pivot Point International.
by Stacey Soble
Women on Having it All: Cynthia Porcelli
The co-owner of Genacelli Salon in Chicago Illinois, Cynthis Porcelli devotes her time to developing her team and developing diversity and success in her salons.
by Stacey Soble
Understanding Trichotillomania
The first week of October is Trichotillomania Awareness Week, and the non-profit HelpMe2Stop organization is encouraging salons nationwide to organize events to raise funds and make clients aware of this hair-pulling phenomenon.
by Stacey Soble