Salon Management
Beauty Pulse Weighs the Salon Mood About Retail Sales
SALON TODAY's latest Beauty Pulse Survey invites salon owners to express their thoughts about retail in light of growing online competition.
by Stacey Soble
10 Questions to Ask When Developing Your Exit Strategy
With the help of Qnity's Tom Kuhn, mature salon owners are discovering that the key to their exit may already be on their payroll.
New York City Bans Discrimination Based On Hairstyle
Hair discrimination now carries a hefty fine of $250,000 for any policies that restrict natural hairstyles.
by Anne Moratto
One Owner Rethinks Retail and Boosts Profitability
After years of struggling to achieve profitability in a large salon, Elisha Smith buys a boutique salon and shifts her focus to retail.
Women in Leadership: Sheila Zaricor-Wilson
As Intercoiffure prepares for its Spring Atelier, its president elect prepares to take charge. With our Women in Leadership series, we connect with Sheila Zaricor-Wilson, who shares her history, her thoughts and her goals for her tenure.
Women in Leadership: Karen Gordon
As Cosmetologists Chicago prepares for America's Beauty Show in late March, our Women in Leadership series talks with the newest president of the association, Karen Gordon. In a candid interview, she shares her history, her thoughts and her goals for her tenure ahead.
See Who Is Winning at Retail: American Customer Satisfaction Index Report
As customer service slips, six retail categories lose in customer satisfaction, along with consumer shipping.
by Anne Moratto
Fromm Launches Style Artistry: A New Collection of Brushes, Combs, Clips and Self-Grip Rollers
Fromm aims to shake up the status quo in the tool category by introducing a new collection of brushes, combs, clips and self-grip rollers called Style Artistry.
by Staff
COTY Professional Beauty Announces New Beauty Envision Awards
The Beauty Envision Awards is a competition for salon professionals who are ready to influence the very definition of beauty with the art they create.
Stylist Jamie Cress Shares Her Strategies for Driving Retail Sales
More than 50 percent of Jamie Cress's guests consistently purchase retail. In reviewing her retailing strategies, Cress shared an interesting tip for getting guests to share what they use at home, then she helps them edit their collection and supplement it.
by Stacey Soble
STYLIST SPOTLIGHT: Erica Keelen's Hair Love
Erica Keelen doesn't do things by halves. This artist, lady boss, and competition coach is building on the traditional salon model with passion and drive. Here's a peek at her journey.
by Anne Moratto
Ecoheads Campaigns to Protect World's Smallest (and Cutest) Penguins
When colorists purchase The Ping color mixer in February, Ecoheads matches them up with an adopted penguin, helping promote conservation of one of the smallest members of the penguin family.
How to Nuture a Culture of Respect in the Salon
Be Inspired's Kati Whitledge talks about the importance of showing the salon team respect, nurturing a culture of respect and teaching the team to respect one another.
by Stacey Soble
Show Your Community Some Love This Valentine's Day
Ask not what your community can do for you, but what you can do for your community. Author Quint Studer encourages business owners to adopt some community betterment projects this Valentine's Day.
What You Need to Know about CBD Oils
Hemp prohibition has ended, opening up a floodgate of health and wealth opportunities in CBD oils. Tamara Jercha explores the historical use of hemp and details the wellness properties of CBD oils.
Branding Your Salon for Excellence
In this blog, Minerva's Jeff Grissler helps salon owners understand the important role their brand plays when making a true connection to their clientele.
ARROJO Salons and Academies Partner with L’Oréal Professionnel
L’Oréal Professionnel USA announces the brand’s partnership with modern industry icon Nick Arrojo and his ARROJO Salons and Academies.