Salon Management
SALON TOUR: Boss Hair Group in River North, Chicago
Award winning Chicago colorist, John Blue, recently launched BOSS HAIR GROUP in the upbeat bustle of River North (842 N. Orleans Street). The unique and intimate lounge-like salon boasts an eccentric vibe of 80s glam rock, Studio 54 fashion, and 90s supermodel chic.
National Salon Suite Parent Company of MY SALON Suite & Salon Plaza Opens 100th Location in Richmond
Suite Management Franchising, the nation’s premier salon suite franchise housing both MY SALON Suite and Salon Plaza, announced today its milestone achievement of reaching 100 open locations.
Salon Digital Summit: The Business of Being a Beauty Influencer
Some strategies for creating content and then protecting your precious content once it's made.
by Anne Moratto
Salon Digital Summit: Instagram and Your Salon Professional Brand: How Personal Is Too Personal
The trio of experts on a panel at Salon Digital Summit discussing the business of getting personal on Instagram included stylists Christina Kreitel and Christopher Smith, and Natalie Boos, director of marketing for the Business of Balayage.
by Anne Moratto
Salon Digital Summit: Setting Your Salon Social and Digital Objectives
Tech expert and beauty enthusiast influencer Sarah Bryant @sarah_louwho shared the stage with salon artist and educator Chief Behr @chiefbehrhair to talk about how to use social media for a variety of purposes.
by Anne Moratto
Salon Digital Summit: Social Media Success, Step-by-Step, with Mane Addicts
From something as practical as making sure to wipe the camera lens to what kind of content performs well on social, this panel offered great insight on how stylists can use social media to build their business.
by Anne Moratto
Sydell & Arnold Miller Family Foundation Announces Five Student Scholarships
The generosity of Matrix co-founders Sydell Miller and the late Arnold Miller is continuing to change the lives of young beauty professionals with the launch of five scholarships funded by the Arnold & Sydell Miller Family Foundation.
How to Know When It's Time to Fire a Stylist
Letting go of a team member is never easy, but sometimes it is necessary in order to maintain the culture and a positive environment in your salon. Here are some things to consider before you terminate an employee.
Tonya Jones Grows Her Business Through Community Grassroots Efforts
Tonya Jones expands her salon brand through involvement in community boards and by educating her stylists on the importance of local networking.
Never Lose A Client
Author Joey Coleman coaches salons on the importance of client retention and how to curate experiences to solidify their bond with their guests.
by Stacey Soble
Paris Parker Designs a Communal Creative Space to Inspire its Team and the Industry
Above the newest Paris Parker location in New Orleans, Neill Corporation creates Studio 633, a communal creative space that can be used for photo shoots, education session, small events and business meetings.
by Stacey Soble
Harmonizing Salon Success
In a candid heart to heart, Sine Qua Non's Laura Boton touches on her musical background, as well as what inspired her to create a three-location salon company in Chicago and continues to drive her success.
What's the Weirdest Thing to Happen At Your Salon?
Power outages, team members in labor and unwelcome critters--owners share their most unusual experiences in the salon and how their teams dealt with the challenges.
by Stacey Soble
The Value of Salon Service Add-Ons: Extras That Count
Win a new client's repeat business with excellent service and the “something extra” that distinguishes your salon from a million others.
Van Counsels
A quiet conversation with Van Council at the 2018 Aveda Congress yields a wealth of managerial advice for salon owners.
by Stacey Soble
Heavy Metal: Metallic Color You Are Loving
Vibrant and pastels in pretty pearl hues are like Instagram hair-color kryptonite. We asked our Instagram followers—all 955,000 of you!—for their favorite metallic color lines.
by Jamie Newman
MODERN SALON Readers Share Their Favorite Travel Products
If you were stranded on a desert island and could only bring ONE product with you, what would it be? MODERN readers share their must-have product for traveling here, there, and EVERYWHERE!
by Jamie Newman