Technology

Is Your Business a VHS or a Netflix?

Recently, I was watching a classic episode of Frasier, which first aired in 1995-1996, on Netflix. In it, Frasier was in a video store looking for a specific movie. Long story short, just as he was asking if the movie was in stock, a lady grabbed the movie. Yes, there was only one copy, of one movie, in one video store. It hit me. Wow, how far we have come. Or have we?

Looking Back, Looking Forward

To see how far you’ve come, sometimes it’s necessary to look back and study your history. As we were putting the finishing touches on this year’s annual technology issue, I decided it would be a good personal exercise to dive into the SALON TODAY archives and look at our first technology issue.

2015 Software and Technology Guide

Technology in the salon is no longer only a tool for managing day-to-day activities more smoothly—it is essential to seeing your business succeed and grow. From marketing to inventory, client retention and employee satisfaction, technology ...

Put Your Business on Loop HR Software

Loop HR, a 24-hour, cloud based, on-line salon management HR facility that enables management and staff to share valuable information and maximize employee performance, was founded by Ian Egerton to provide affordable business support services ...

VIDEO: Why Clients Review Your Salon

Ever had a client who left your salon blissfully happy after her fabulous service, or so it seemed at the time, only to go online a few days later and trash your business?You are not alone. Recently, Shortcuts Software's camera crew ...

Sponsored by Shortcuts Software USA

STX Software Releases Cloud-based Platform

Jeff Mason, president of STX Software, LLC, recently announced the release of the company’s much-anticipated cloud-based management and marketing platform. Named STX Beacon, the new platform is anchored by SalesForce, known in software and ...

Salon Today Tours New Salon Software Features at ISSE

At the International Salon Spa Expo (ISSE) in Long Beach, California, SALON TODAY took a spin around the show floor to see what was new with most of the salon software vendors that were exhibiting. Tag along with us and see what programs are ...

Bamboo Salon Starts Metamorphosis

As Salon Today’s first Total Salon Makeover winner, Bamboo Salon in Staten Island, New York, recently took its first steps to grow its business to the next level. Meeting with representatives from Keratin Complex, STX and Takara Belmont, ...

2015 Salon Today 200: Technology

While salon and spa technology plays an important role in every aspect of the business, including  appointment booking, management, marketing, customer service and even the actual services, keeping on top of the latest advancements is a ...

Cutting-edge Curriculum Gives Students an Online Advantage

Nuts and Bolts Training, a leading provider of business education programs for cosmetology professionals, has completely rewritten its curriculum to recognize the changing needs of young people growing up in a multimedia world.The new ...

Customer Retention 101 for the Hairdresser

Did you know that it costs six times more to acquire a new client than it does to retain one you already have? Or that a repeat customer spends 67 percent more on a given purchase than a new customer does?” Clearly it’s well worth ...

Facebook's New Photo Update Allows You to Tell Your Unique Salon Story

Click, click! We know your manicured fingertips are always snapping pics, so why not put those selfies and creative shots to good use? We’re fans of the power of storytelling, so you better believe we’re taking advantage of the new ...

Don Tapscott On Staying Ahead of the Technology Curve

How tech-savvy would you consider yourself and your salon or spa operation? Are you missing opportunities to increase the bottom line, because you’re behind the curve on the adoption of new technology.Don Tapscott is an expert on using ...

2014 Software and Technology Guide

The 2014 SALON TODAY Software and Technology Guide for salon owners, managers and stylists.

The 2014 Salon Technology Study

Salon Today launched a groundbreaking new study that analyzes how today's salon owners and stylists leverage technology to grow their businesses. See the results.

Game Changer at The Millennium Experience

An interactive online game is a game-changing experience for participants to the 2014 Millennium Experience.

How to Fill Your Chairs

STX's Jeff Mason gives owners advice on how to coach new stylists to recruit new clients.