ASCP, ISPA and PBA Receive 2026 Power of Associations Award for Esthetics Licensure Compact
This shared recognition celebrates the strength of industry collaboration in advancing professional mobility.
by Stacey Soble
Intercoiffure Launches Podcast to Educate and Inspire
The new ICA Podcast 9, which is open to members and non-members, offers topical information to help salons build culture, survive COVID, and grow their businesses.
December 2, 2020
1 min to read
As a way to stay engaged with members and provide insight to the beauty industry as a whole, Intercoiffure America Canada has launched a podcast entitled ICA Podcast 9.
The goal of ICA Podcast 9 is to provide insightful information about the industry to members and non-members of Intercoiffure America Canada. The guests are primarily members of the organization, although sometimes it features outside experts who have a connection to the group. The weekly podcast interviews that are lively, open, and topical to current situations. Topics of focus surround business, education and industry inspiration.
“I felt that the experiences ICA members and partners had to share as they work to navigate this pandemic should be shared with the entire industry,” says Sheila Zaricor-Wilson, ICA President. “The podcast is a great way to offer the entire industry substantial information for growth and inspiration, as well as open the door to network with one another personally."
Recent guests include Anna Pacitto, Karen Gordon, Doug Cox, Tom Kuhn, Dr. Melissa Anzelone with Nutrafol, and Zane Hagy. Topics already online include ways to build culture, grow the business, navigate COVID, incorporate analytics into your marketing and public relations, and much more.
Links to the the audio via Apple Podcasts or Spotify can be found at ICAPodcast9.com
More In The Know
In Dubai, Clients Visit the Salon Every Week. Here’s What That Market Can Teach You
In Dubai, a salon visit isn’t an appointment. It’s a weekly routine, and clients can spend $800 to $1,400 a month on it, according to Gaurav Tripathi of MADI International. On October 6-8, 2026, the market behind those numbers opens its doors as Beautyworld Dubai marks its 30th edition at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together distributors, brands, stylists and salon owners from all over the world.
Take the Plunge with HairToSay Does the Bay
In October, volunteers plan to walk and take the plunge during at the annual event, HairToStay Does the Bay. Find out how you can participate and support the organization that grants subsidies to cancer patients so they can receive cold cap treatments to save their hair during chemotherapy.
Stop Losing Clients to Hair Thinning
At Premiere Orlando 2026, SALON TODAY catches up with Easihair Pro's Angela Gilmore, who talks about why stylists lose clients who are suffering from thinning hair and hair loss, and how their new Hairlosophy line can help.
by Stacey Soble
New Torah-Inspired Card Deck Introduces a Color-Based Approach for Reflection and Decision-Making
Illuminated Paths is a boxed set of 52 cards, a guidebook, and an Oracolor Wheel, a visual framework that helps readers reconnect with the qualities they want to bring into everyday life.
by Stacey Soble
The Invisible Work of a Rebrand
In this rare essay, the president of a haircare brand takes us behind-the-scenes into a world we never see when we pick up a product off the shelves--the arduous, thought-probing, second-guessing journey of rebranding a legacy product line. Not only is her reflection fascinating, but it is also incredibly useful for any salon owner or manufacturer contemplating their own brand.
Minerva Beauty Celebrates its 20th Anniversary with a Service Tray Giveaway
Twenty lucky winners will be selected July 30th, and each will be able to choose from three different service tray models.
by Stacey Soble
Three Blokes, One Mountain, One Cause
Motivated by loved ones who have battled cancer, Phorest's Barry Quinn and two friends will embark on a three-day trek to the summit of the highest peak in North Africa in September, raising money for HairToStay. Find out how you can help them.
by Stacey Soble
Harper Ellis Hair Co. Shows Up for Beauty Professionals with Their Biggest Investment Yet
The company's Back to Business Sweepstakes is a direct investment in the stylists and salon owners who are building something that lasts.
by Staff
The Calendar Illusion: Why Your Salon's May Revenue Isn't What It Seems
Owners start to worry when a month's sales come up short compared to the same period last year, but that may have more to do with the days in the month than with an actual decline. The KIM Report's Alain Audet points to May 2026 as a prime example.