Salon Management
Changing the Language of Retail
Selling retail doesn't come naturally, but SalonInteractive's Jim Bower offers some tips for making it easier.
by Jamie Newman
It's Time to Future Proof Your Business
It's time to take control, conquer your fears and shift your thinking.
2019 Salon Today 200: Growth, Part Two
Meet the second half of our 2019 SALON TODAY 200 Growth honorees. These salons and spas have learned how to master a number of best practices to grow their businesses in service and product sales.
by Stacey Soble
Oribe Celebrates 10 Years During its LA Atelier
As birthday parties go, this one was a smashing success. The traveling inspiration and education tour that Oribe mounts in cities in the US had its final 2018 stop in Santa Monica, CA on December 10.
by Anne Moratto
Two Hairstylists Win the 2018 Leo Passage NEXTGEN Fall 2018 Scholarship
Allison McElroy of Clive and Co. in Addison Texas and Ashley Peters of Jewel Hair Design in Alexandria, Virginia will each receive an immersive week of learning in Chicago, courtesy of Pivot Point International along with tickets to America’s Beauty Show and the Beauty Changes Lives Experience.
by Anne Moratto
2019 Salon Today 200: Growth, Part 1
For a salon or spa, mastering a number of best business practices frequently results in overall sales growth, which fuels the trajectory of the business. This year, the SALON TODAY 200 salons grew at a rate of 6% and above. Here's the first half of this year's Growth honorees.
by Stacey Soble
Offering a "Scentsory" Experience to Your Salon Guests
Eufora International announces the launch of their Wellness category, which gives salon professionals an easy way to bring the booming wellness industry to their guests in a seamless experience to complement their existing hair care offerings. The line of candles, essentials oil blends and air mists help to create an exceptional “scentsory” salon experience for guests, one that be customized to positively impact everything from heartrate to stress levels, memory and mood.
2019 Salon Today 200: Retention and Referral Programs
Meet the 2019 SALON TODAY 200 honorees in the category of Retention and Referral Programs. These salons know that their ability to attract new guests can fuel their growth, but the ability to get those clients to return again and again determines their overall success.
2019 Salon Today 200: Compensation and Benefits
The SALON TODAY 200 honors the salons and spa who create clear-cut rewarding career paths for their team members, offer attractive compensation packages and design benefits that address today's workforce needs.
Tek's New Massage Brush Helps Promote Hair Growth
The brush’s compact size and handy cotton strap fit in the palm, making it a easier to perform scalp massages. As blood circulation improves, sebum and collagen production rise and nutrients are delivered to the hair follicles resulting in a healthier, fuller head of hair.
by Staff
2019 Salon Today 200: Retail and Merchandising
Meet the 2019 SALON TODAY 200 honorees in Retail and Merchandising. These salons and spas know successful retail sales are the result of the entire team pulling their weight. Owners and managers plan promotions and create displays, service providers educate the client and make recommendations and the front desk closes the sales.
by Stacey Soble
2019 Salon Today 200: Inventory Management
These SALON TODAY 200 honorees have mastered the intricate balancing act of inventory management--keeping enough product in house to keep the shelves full while avoiding typing cash flow unnecessarily.
by Stacey Soble
2019 Salon Today 200: Technology
The Salon Today 200 Technology honorees realize that embracing the latest software or tech tool is like adding a new manager to the team. Today's technologies keep schedules fully booked, motivate the team, recruit new clients and market to existing ones.
2019 Salon Today 200: Employee Education
The SALON TODAY 200 honorees in the area of Employee Education realize that the future of their business relies on their ability to train and develop their talent today. The ST200 honors these salons for their excellence in Employee Education.
by Jamie Newman
Salons of the Year: Deadline Extended to February 15!
SALON TODAY's Salons of the Year is a photo-based interior design competition where we encourage salons to submit the best images possible of their new spaces. Here are some tips!
by Stacey Soble
2019 Salon Today 200: Profit Center
The SALON TODAY 200 category of Profit Center honors the salons and spas who tapped a new service category or product line that has made a positive impact on their growth and their bottom line. Borrow one of their ideas to grow your own business.
by Stacey Soble
Los Angeles Beauty Executives Tap Mazur Group to Connect and Keep Current
A premiere recruitment agency for the beauty industry, the Mazur Group Founder, Frances Mazur, talks about how beauty industry executives can keep current in today's constantly changing landscape.
by Anne Moratto