Billy Porter Graduates From ‘Quarancuts’ Virtual Hair School

Coronavirus has put us on lockdown but while we flatten the curve, you can grow your skills and your style with this virtual barbering school. Aimed at the amateur but presented by a pro, Billy Porter is a proud grad.

Aveda Launches Aveda Cares, a Relief Program to Benefit US Salons and Stylists

The multifaceted initiative will help salons prepare to recover from COVID-19 related closures.

Beauty and Wellness Tips for Sheltering at Home

PENZONE Salon + Spa's Debra Penzone offers her favorite recipes for smoothies and facial masks, walks viewers through chair yoga when you need a stretch after hours of Zoom calls, and a meditative moment to end your day.

Establishing a New World Order

Eurisko's Leon Alexander explores the professional beauty world after salons reopen and points out opportunities for humanity to unite.

This Stylist is Creating Her Own Social Media Content Challenges While at Home

KMS Artist Lead, stylist and salon owner Sonna Brado has pivoted her usual content creation habits while at home by inventing challenges for herself to stay inspired.

Keeping the Team Together When Forced to Separate

Anna Peters, Sam Villa ArTeam and owner of re:Treat Color + Hair Design Studio Salon shares her tips.

Kao Salon Division Announces Industry Recovery Initiative

Kao Salon Division releases a three-pronged initiative focused on helping salons recover and on rebuilding the industry.

Waiting on a Stimulus Payment? IRS Launches New Tracking Tool

For many stylists out of work, the government-supplied stimulus payment is eagerly awaited. Yesterday, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) launched “Get My Payment” to track the status of a payment. If eligible, it will allow you a chance to provide your bank account details for direct deposit.

What Will It Look Like When Salons Reopen?

During the great shutdown created by coronavirus, stylists have spent time guessing at what a return to work will look like because, at this point, no one can know with any certainty. Here are possible scenarios from industry experts.