Salon Management
Profiles in Leadership: Donna Means, Fashion Forward, Team-Focused
Donna Means is keenly focused on growing her team at Salon DM3 and giving back to her local community of Athens, Georgia. See how this successful salon owner stays focused, while building a multi-million dollar, fashion-forward company.
by Stacey Soble
Take the Paperless Pledge
In an effort to make a positive environmental change, Phorest Salon Software encourages all salons to take the Salon Paperless Pledge, committing to produce zero paper receipts on October 24.
Why October is the Best Time to Invest in Spa Training
Spa training can raise employee skills, improve job stability and increase productivity, as well as decrease turnover. For spa owners, training is tax-deductible, which makes October the perfect time to invest in education.
This Salon Owner Is On Track To Recover $100k In Lost Revenue
Learn how one salon owner is on track to recover $100k in revenue after implementing Vish.
Sponsored by Vish
A Unique Entry And Exit Plan For Salon Owners
Whip Salon has created a business model that gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to own a salon without having to build it from the ground up.
Sponsored by Whip Salon
How to Create Financial Security and Consistency in a Salon
“Study what you have and project your future business based on last year’s data…when you know your slow times, there will be no slow times!”
Beauty Therapists Transform Clients in So Many Ways
With National Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 6-12) upon us, we are thinking about the many ways that licensed beauty pros extend empathy, energy, and healing touch.
by Anne Moratto
Modern Luxury: Does Your Salon Space Have it?
When was the last time you entered a business and felt a sense of bliss and peace the moment you walked in the door? Michele Pelafas, a leading interior designer in the spa and salon industry for more than 20 years, says the modern definition of luxury encompasses much more than furniture and finishes.
Sponsored by Michele Pelafas
Profiles in Leadership: Laura Boton--Rebel Leadership from an Almost Rock Star
As part of a plan to avoid waitressing while pursuing a career in Rock and Roll, Laura Boton enrolled in cosmetology school--a decision that led her down an entirely different and successful career path. Find out what makes this owner of three Chicago salons a strong leader who values freedom, flexibility and fun.
by Stacey Soble
How to Beat Amazon at the Retail Game
Eurisko's Leon Alexander points out the benefits salons and stylists have when it comes to retail sales, and shows them how to stay strong in an ever increasing e-commerce world.
Profiles in Leadership: Chad Cantu's Critical Attention to Detail
In our new Profiles in Leadership series, SALON TODAY gets up close and personal with the on-the-rise salon owner Chad Cantu, co-owner of Colorado's Chad+Co.
Profiles in Leadership: FrankJames Dibrino, The Hands of a Hairdresser
As a former jet engine mechanic in the US Air Force, Twisted Bangz Salon's Frank James Dibrino learned to face a salon owner's challenges head on.
by Stacey Soble
Balancing Acts: Motherhood in the Beauty Industry
With her fourth child on the way, Posh Salon's Nadia Duncan discusses her journey toward salon ownership, the critical support she's received from her husband and how she balances the salon versus motherhood.
Show Me the Money: How to Be Transparent with Your Pricing
Would you dare to post your service prices on your hair photos for your followers to see? Gina Bianca breaks it down—and has nothing to hide.
by Jamie Newman
Profiles in Leadership: Michaella Blissett Williams, Championing Financial Independence and Inclusiveness in Beauty
Between diversifying her beauty portfolio with real estate investments and encouraging her team to be the best they can be, Michaella Blissett Willams is carving an inspiring niche in Brooklyn, New York.
by Stacey Soble
Profiles in Leadership: Mechelle Khodayari, Empathetic Leader and Secret Skateboarder
Get a glimpse into the leadership style of Mechelle Khodayari, co-owner of Aria Salon Spa Shoppe, with two locations in Alpharetta, Georgia, with the first in our new series, Profiles in Leadership.
by Stacey Soble
Feeling Tired and Uninspired at the Salon? Here's How You Can Thrive
Two consultants and coaches on a mission to raise the beauty industry’s awareness of the connection between salon work, wellness concepts and its impact on career satisfaction and ultimate happiness.
by Anne Moratto