Salon Management
How to Deal with COVID Cancellations
Tips on how to handle cancellations with care, plus managing budgeting constraints and issues due to increased cancellations.
by Nicole Davis
Referral Programs Bring in New Guests and Team Members
An Aveda Lifestyle Salon finds success with both a modern digital idea and an old-school networking concept.
Davines Has Big News for Taming Coarse, Frizzy or Unruly Hair Responsibly
What is the hottest hair trend forecast for 2022? Smooth strands rule! Frizzy hair—regardless of natural hair type or texture—is simply not an option, nor does it have to be, thanks to the Davines LOVE/Smoothing Collection.
Sponsored by Davines
Making the Case for Financial Literacy
Before Qnity President Erin Kuhn takes the stage at Serious Business 2022, she discusses the need for financial literacy in the professional beauty industry and how owners can help their team members gain knowledge make better decisions about their careers.
by Stacey Soble
Deciphering Clean Beauty Products
When it comes to clean beauty products, experts caution to beware of 'greenwashing' and to do your own research to determine what is in your products and how they are made. Innersense Organic Beauty's Greg Starkman points you to credible resources and talks about why this is a valuable market to tap into.
by Stacey Soble
In-house Social Media Squad Gets It Right
Team members at a Canadian salon have a great time when they take over social posting duties.
A New Salon Rises From a Family Legacy
Daughter becomes owner: nothing unusual, right? But when the flight starts with an emergency takeoff, she’ll need assistance from the whole team to land safely.
7 Tips for Team Retention During the Great Resignation
Beauty and wellness businesses today are faced with increasing competition, shortages of talented professionals, and other opportunities enticing team members elsewhere. Add to this the global “Great Resignation” which resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic mindset shift, which makes holding onto employees is a huge goal for businesses everywhere.
A 4-Day Work Week Forges Team Loyalty
One Louisiana salon sets a schedule that leaves team members with big chunks of nonworking time.
Team-Rating System Helps Owner Define Salon Culture
Everything changed when Illinois salon owner Shelly Malizola established a way to evaluate team members in 12 behavior categories.
Mindbody's 2022 Wellness Index Points to New Service Opportunities for Salons and Spas
From immune health to intellectual wellbeing, America's definition of wellness is expanding, opening up exciting new service opportunities for salons and spas willing to embrace new wellness services.
Are You a Text-Only Salon?
Have you ditched your landline or online booking for text-only communication? Our readers weigh in.
by Nicole Davis
Managing Down Time in the Salon
According to Jesse Linares, any spare moment is an opportunity to learn. Share his tips with your team members during your next staff meeting, and add some suggestions of your own.
Presale Builds Retail Success for North Carolina Salon's Holiday Open House
Bella Lago added a presale strategy and Vegas theme to turn its annual event into a huge day of profit.
Sound On: The Ultimate Salon Playlist
Top 10 songs to play during any manicure, hair cut, color or press.
Owners Share Ideas for Celebrating Team Members
Never has it been more important to recognize your team members for their contributions, so SALON TODAY recently asked owners how they celebrated holidays, birthdays and work anniversaries, and they responded with some wonderfully creative ideas.
by Stacey Soble
GoodBody Salon Creates an Oasis for Women of Color
Celebrating its one-year anniversary, this Oakland salon is reinventing the haircare experience for women with deeply textured hair.
by Nicole Davis