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As the concern about corona virus, or COVID-19 continues to concern the public, it's the perfect...

While salons are starting to see cancellations from cautious guests avoiding public places during the corona virus crisis, it's more important that ever to be extra vigilant about sanitation practices, while communicating to your clients the safety steps you're taking. SALON TODAY recently tapped Tamara Johnson Shealey, a beauty licensing and public health advocate, who shares some sage advice.

Salon Management

Editor's Note: The Talent Storm

by Stacey Soble

Editor Stacey Soble shares a letter she received from an owner detailing the current struggle in recruiting and retaining talent in the salon.

Kate Reid, Kevin.Murphy's Color.Me Global Design Directo on stage doing what she loves.

Salon Management

5 Ways Becoming an Educator Changed My Life Personally and Professionally

by Kate Reid, Kevin.Murphy

Do you have a bright star on staff whom you think would make a perfect national educator? Ever wonder how pursuing an education tract would help them and your salon flourish? Kevin.Murphy's Kate Reid recently pontificated that idea and developed a list of ways becoming an educator has shaped her personally and professionally.

The team from Let 'Em Have It Salon in Denver, CO.

Salon Management

2020 SALON TODAY 200: Employee Education

by Stacey Soble

It's already Day 3 of our 12 Days of the SALON TODAY 200 and time to celebrate the 2020 honorees in Employee Education. These salons develop educational systems that enhance the skills and confidence of their newest team members while encouraging seasoned staff to continually stretch creatively.

Nikos Kouremenos, education and project manage for Raison d'Etre.

Salon Management

Why October is the Best Time to Invest in Spa Training

by Nikos Kouremenos

Spa training can raise employee skills, improve job stability and increase productivity, as well as decrease turnover. For spa owners, training is tax-deductible, which makes October the perfect time to invest in education.

Kati Whitledge, entreprenuer, speaker, author, podcaster and owner of Be Inspired Salon in...

Salon Management

How to "Serve" as a Leader

by Kati Whitledge

As the leader of your salon, what does it mean to serve? Salon Owner and SALON TODAY Blogger Kati Whitledge explores the different ways you can serve your team members, then gives you a pep talk stressing why it's important to keep it up.

Together, Kenzie Welch and Anna Walt have started videotaping short lessons for Design 1 Salon...

Salon Management

Design 1 Salon Spa Curates Video Education to Help Make Quality Consistent Across Locations

by Stacey Soble

When a salon employs a number of assistants across locations, it can be challenging to control quality as each assistant is educated by a different mentor. To create both consistent education and service, Anna Walt and Kenzie Welch develop short education videos to compliment the salon's education program.

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SALON TODAY 200 Application Live, and We Have a New Competition Category

by Stacey Soble

Salon Leadership joins the competition categories on the 2020 SALON TODAY 200 application. Find out more and access the application.

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Strategies Announces 6th Annual Team-Based Pay Conference Dates

by Staff

The two-day conference will feature 30 sessions for employee-based salons, spas and medspas.

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Salon Leadership Series Part 1: Leaders Are Influencers

by Kati Whitledge

Be Inspired Salon's Kati Whitledge shares ideas on how leaders can be influencers, starting with visualizing where they are now and where they want to be in five years.

Steven Henley is the newly appointed Director of Education for Pravana.

Salon Management

Steven Henley Announced as New Director of Education for Pravana

by Kendra Rodriguez

Henley brings over 20 years of professional salon industry experience. He will manage the educational programming for the brand in an effort to broaden digital reach.

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Great Leadership Ensures Industry Thrives Through Change

by Staff

At this year's International SalonSpa Business Network conference, owners of multi-unit salons learn how to embrace changes in the industry by strengthening their leadership potential.

Salon Management

Top Tips for Recruiting Beauty School Students

by Kati Whitledge

One of the best ways to grow your own team is to hire them right out of school and train them in your systems, but how do you get your salon in front of graduating students? Be Inspired's Kati Whitledge offers some key tips for networking with your local cosmetology schools.

A consistency in coaching regarding the service/retail conversation with clients yields a higher...

Salon Management

Profit-Driving Strategies for Spring and Summer

by Laurel Nelson

Client referral programs, retail incentives, working with assistants, and employee bonus programs--SALON TODAY recommends a list of stories that all aim to bring more profit to the bottom line.

Marketing & Advertising

Inventing the Future of Retailing

by Stacey Soble

Retail trends expert Cate Trotter spotlights the disruptions in retail trends, and offers suggestions for connecting your clients with your retail products.

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