What Can America's Water-Worried Salons Learn from Others?
Although recent rains have alleviated immediate concern over drought, environmentalists warn that water shortages are a new reality. How does that impact a water-reliant industry like beauty? Learn what you can do to help.
by Paul Tate
Breaking Down the Barrier of Blended Appointments
The potential minefield of blending walk-ins with booked appointments motivates many salons and barbers to opt exclusively for one or the other, but innovation-led Shortcuts now has the solution that allows salons to offer both with confidence.
A Trio of Brothers Connect and Talk Business Over Weekly Dinner
Meeting at various restaurants every Tuesday evening, Maurice, Nick and Ermanno Venere connect and keep their business thriving.
Rosy Announces Rosy Rewards Scholarship Winners
Rosy Salon Software announces the winners of its third Rosy Rewards scholarship program, which are offered exclusively for future salon professionals.
by Stacey Soble
Sue Pemberton Shares Her Secret for Remembering Color Formulas!
Get the MIA app that color connoisseur Sue Pemberton used in her Facebook Live for free today!
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MINDBODY Acquires Lymber
Wellness tech company adds dynamic pricing engine to its product platform.
Mindbody Announces Program for BOLD 2017
Mindbody releases the session topics for its Mindbody BOLD event which will be held September 27-29 in San Diego, CA.
by Stacey Soble
The Art of Suggestive Selling
Rosy Software's Jim Bower is back with a blog filled with different strategies for suggestive selling, which can boost the salon's bottom line.
Editor's Note: Cover Values
In the editor's column for March-April 2017, Stacey Soble calculates the value of the Atlanta salon owners on the cover, before announcing two new events for 2017.
by Stacey Soble
The Millennium Experience Will Welcome Non-Millennium Clients For the First Time in 2017
For the first time in its 16-year history, The Millennium Experience will open its doors to all industry professionals. Hosted by Millennium Systems International, the annual conference will include hair shows and inspirational speakers, aimed to celebrate the future of the industry and to inspire attendees to try new strategies that will benefit their brands.
New Conference Helps Salons Drive their Numbers to Success
The Data-Driven Salon Event, which will be held June 25-26 in Atlanta, will help salon owners understand their numbers and leverage them to grow their businesses, motivate their teams, engage their clients, and build a stronger salon culture.
by Stacey Soble
Millennium S.I. Gives Back to Children in Need Through Partnership with State Bags at the Millennium Experience 2017
Millennium Systems International announces a partnership with State Bags for the Millennium Experience—the company’s annual educational conference. Each attendee will receive a State Bag, and in return, one fully-stocked backpack will be hand-delivered to an American child in need.
A Salon Owner Reviews New Technology that Entertains and Educates Clients
In an exclusive interview with Salon Today, Emilio Cornacchione, co-owner of Pittsburgh's Izzazu Salon Spa and Serata discusses his experience with Smarter Lifestyle Network, a new technology that entertains, educates and markets to clients, while creating a new revenue stream for the salon.
by Stacey Soble
Wahl Professional's New Website Features an Interactive Product Selector and a Focus on Industry News
Wahl Professional has launched its new website, wahlpro.com, with an aesthetic that honors the history of barbering and styling, along with modern functionality and new features and content, including interactive product pages, social media integration and access to education.
How to Minimize No-Shows
Recapture lost revenue by minimizing your no-shows. Rosy's Jim Bower shows you how to better communicate with clients to get them in the salon on time for their appointment.
It's Time for a New Salon Business Model
Eurisko's Leon Alexander studies the emerging consumer trends of instant gratification, borrowing, customization and entertainment, then sketches out plans for the salon business design of the future.
Millennium Partners with Textel
Millennium Systems International announces its recent partnership with Textel, a two-way texting service that allows salons and spas to text clients through their business line via any computer or mobile device.
by Stacey Soble