Salon Management

Seeing the Big Picture While Focusing on the Small Details

At Refined Beauty, Sales Manager Liz Zavora shows a genuine enthusiasm and passion for helping others succeed. She leads with heart and brings a contagious energy to the team, making people feel supported and empowered. Learn more about Liz in Meet the Manager.

Community is the Engine of Growth

When you build a meaningful community, your business wins. Kati Whitledge talks about the importance of building a salon community, then she shares six strategies for strengthening it.

Building Careers, Not Chairs: The Systems Behind Sustainable Growth

How one salon company structured education, performance metrics, and career paths to drive retention, revenue, and long-term team growth.

Shampoo, Rinse, Repeat: Salon Clients Face a Water Cycle Crisis of Mineral Buildup on Hair

Neutralizing the damaging effects of water benefits the hair from texture to shine to color longevity, and it’s the science behind Malibu C products.

Sponsored by Malibu Wellness

Why Beauty Hiring Feels Broken Right Now, and What's Actually Changing

Believe it or not, more job candidates are technically "in the funnel" than ever before. Yet, salons and spas are still struggling to hire. Beautista Founders Jen and Matt Martinelli explain what's happening, and how you need to show up.

Stop Guessing, Start Growing with Data

The KIM Report was created to address the industry's fundamental data gap by conducting a monthly anonymous national census of U.S. salons. The report sorts the industry into five distinct groups, based on the number of service providers you have, allowing you to compare yourself to your peers.

When the Client ISN'T Right!

We're asking our readers to share their craziest client encounters and how their team handled the situation for our next big feature. Take a moment to tell us your tale!

How Michelle Bowden Had a Breakout Year (and How Other Stylists Can, Too)

From working backstage at multiple Paris Fashion Week shows to collaborating on four creative collections and expanding her international stage work, Michelle Bowden has had an incredible year of growth. Here, we break down her approach that drove her momentum, offering a framework for stylists looking to elevate their own careers.

SalonJobs Launches Industry-Specific Resume Builder to Raise Hiring Standards in Beauty

The free guided tool is designed to help cosmetology graduates present their skills clearly, while giving salon owners a more consistent, meaningful look at candidates.

How Smart Salon Owners Build New Revenue Without More Chairs or Stylists

The NEXT level of salon growth is not always adding more appointments, stylists, or locations. For many established owners, it is about expanding vertically, improving margins, building new revenue streams from the foundation they have already created and REAL brand equity in the products you're already buying.

Sponsored by BYOB

Are Cash Tips Putting Your Salon at Risk?

A practical playbook for enforcing tip reporting—without the drama.

Sponsored by Kopsa Otte

How Data-Driven Salon Management Unlocks More Revenue

You already know how to run a great salon. You have the skill, the team, and the clientele. But in today’s market, instinct alone isn’t enough to scale. The salons growing the fastest aren’t just talented, they’re informed. They use their data to make smarter decisions every single day.

Sponsored by Shortcuts Software USA

Bringing Balance to Leadership

When the owners at Genesis Salon and Spa disagree, they believe Manager Kyndell Walker brings the balance helping them find their way to resolution. See why they believe Walker is the perfect manager for carrying out their vision.

Expert Reveals 100 Self Sabotaging Habits Holding Women Back and How to Overcome Them

While most salon owners build their own offices, Beauty is still an industry dominated by woman. We thought Dr. Lois Frankel's book about the ways women sabotage themselves in business would offer some jewels of wisdom.

How Personalized Color Analysis is Elevating Salons and Stylists

A new certification course in personalized color analysis tailored to stylists is helping colorists improve their color services, while salon owners are tapping into image consultations as a new revenue stream.

The Benefits of Greening Your Bottom Line

For Earth Month, we explore how the professional beauty industry is shifting its position as major waste contributor to a leader in sustainability. We take a closer look at Green Circle Salons, as experts and owners share their favorite environmental sustainable business tips. And, Nicole Rechelbacher shares what it was like to grow up with the industry's biggest environmental pioneer as her father.

Cultivating a Culture of Excellence

Spa Coordinator Allie Harris coordinates spa days and private events at Revive Salon & Day Spa, while managing inventory and addressing the needs of the spa staff. Owner Ashley Boehler says Harris provides the team with both visionary and directional leadership.