Announcing the 2025 SALONS OF THE YEAR
Graeber & Company in Boise, Idaho, naps the top spot, while 23 other salons are showcased in the national salon design competition.
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Graeber & Company in Boise, Idaho, naps the top spot, while 23 other salons are showcased in the national salon design competition.
Discover how forward‑thinking salon owners are using AI to streamline operations, empower teams, and elevate the client experience through real-world tools and strategies.
Los Angeles-area businesses are offering full-circle wellness services while also creating a community hub.
The Small Business Health Care Tax Credit is a non-refundable tax credit for for-profit businesses that provides a financial incentive for eligible employers who offer health insurance coverage to their employees. Leticia Skrabut, Esq., walks you through how to claim that credit.
The most iconic show in international hairdressing will celebrate its 43rd edition on November 14th at LOOK Madrid, IFEMA MADRID, in a historic night that will bring together some of its legendary teams and will also host the final of the International Visionary Award across its three categories: Cut & Colour, Men’s and Avant-Garde. LOOK Madrid celebrates its next edition from November 13-15th at IFREMA MADRID.
Gen Alpha grew up in a world built around them, and they're already booking appointments. Danielle Anderson explains why this generation is the most valuable future guest your salon will ever have, and how to win her (and the parent who pays) is a whole new ballgame.
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.
A strong bond can be the key to a successful leadership team. Owner Christina Kirkey of Pinup Studios in Raleigh, North Carolina, shares how she and her manager, Alli Macdonald, foster open communication and support each other's strengths to help the business continue to succeed.
With a natural sense of hustle and a skill for structure and service, Manager Meagan Vellinga tackles daily operations, leadership and culture development, and marketing and brand coordination, so Owner Lia Hakim can strategically grow the business.
We're asking our readers to share their craziest client encounters and how their team handled the situation for our next big feature. Take a moment to tell us your tale!