Salon Management
Cutting Loose Hosts Social Hour to Connect with Area Students
After years of visiting area cosmetology schools, the leadership at Cutting Loose Salon hosts a recruitment-oriented social hour designed to give students a chance to soak in their salon's culture and envision their future.
by Stacey Soble
Nikki Lee and Riawna Capri Launch In Common Beauty
In partnership with Luxury Brand Partners, Nine Zero One co-owners Nikki Lee and Riawna Capri bring their expertise to their own hair car line, In Common Beauty.
by Jamie Newman
A Simple Ask: Alex Brown's Leap into Celebrity Styling
Nobody will know what you want unless you tell them. Chicago-based celebrity stylist Alex Brown assisted Jen Atkin for three years by asking to. Find out Brown's full story.
by Jamie Newman
Retail: Big Salon or Small Studio, You've Got This!
Having had the opportunity to work with many salons around the world for many years, Pat Parenty offers insights into retailing success.
Sponsored by SalonCentric
Aaron Alt Appointed President of Sally Beauty Supply & CFO
Aaron Alt has been appointed as President of Sally Beauty Supply LLC, in addition to his current finance and supply chain responsibilities at Sally Beauty Holdings. Sally Beauty Segment quarterly same store sales improve to flat for first time in seven quarters.
Aaron Alt Appointed President of Sally Beauty Supply & CFO
Aaron Alt has been appointed as President of Sally Beauty Supply LLC, in addition to his current finance and supply chain responsibilities at Sally Beauty Holdings. Sally Beauty Segment quarterly same store sales improve to flat for first time in seven quarters.
Soft Edge: How to Use Aveda Color and Styling Products to Create Inspiring Finishes
The Ruiz Artistic Team out of Austin, Texas, collaborates on inspiring, yet attainable, finishes using Aveda color and styling products.
Sport Clips Haircuts Stylists Help Veterans Go Back to School
Sport Clips Haircuts’ stylists around the country will help kick off the annual “Help A Hero” scholarship campaign today as part of the company's mission to help service members and veterans take the next step toward civilian careers through education.
Are You Using CBD in Your Spa Services? (Maybe You Should Be)
With CBD's surge in popularity due to its calming, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, Ruby Room in Chicago sees success with its CBD massage treatment and retail offerings.
by Jamie Newman
Are You Using CBD in Your Spa Services? (Maybe You Should Be)
With CBD's surge in popularity due to its calming, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, Ruby Room in Chicago sees success with its CBD massage treatment and retail offerings.
by Jamie Newman
Easy to Manage Referral Programs for Salons
Are your guests excited to spread the great news about your salon to everyone they know? When they do, are they being thanked? If your goal is to begin a program that is easy to manage, you’re in luck! In this article Salon Today Blogger Kati Whitledge shares how her staff at Be Inspired Salon captures guest referrals, how they thank them, and how they gift them for their advocacy.
7 Dos and Don'ts Before, During and After a Salon Crisis
After an aging steam pipe exploded and showered asbestos in Manhattan’s Flatiron District, businesses like Butterfly Studio in NYC, were not allowed to return due to the dangerous hazardous material. Learn what to do if a similar crisis hits your salon.
Neuma NeuVolume Blow Out Mist
NeuVolume Blow Out Mist is a lightweight volume building spray that adds fullness and support to any hair texture. It's color-extending formula adds long-lasting body, volume and enhanced shine.
by Staff
Keranique Announces Partnership with HairToStay for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Keranique has partnered with national nonprofit organization HairToStay as part of its mission to restore the confidence in women who experience hair loss. During October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Keranique will kick off a fundraiser that donates profits directly to HairToStay.
STAMP 2018: Offering a VIP Program to Reward Your Clients
After years of planning, Cutting Loose Salon introduced a new VIP program that rewards guests for their loyalty. The program, which has three levels, starts every guest at the Circle Level. After a guest spends $150 in the salon, Cutting Loose sends them an automated email with a $15 gift card. When the client spends $400, the salon gifts them a $30 gift card.
by Stacey Soble
STAMP 2018: Paris Parker's Employee Recruitment Material
In an effort to recruit passionate and authentic artists to join its team, Paris Parker worked with Imaginal Marketing to create a fast-paced video that captured the energy of Paris Parker and the passion of its stylists while creating a sense of welcoming.
by Stacey Soble
What Every Potential Assistant Should Know
Arik Efros, owner of the Eva Scrivo Salons and Academy, shares his top five tips for salon owners and assistants when looking for the perfect fit.