salon management

Facing Up to the Disruptive Factors Ahead

Uber and Lyft totally changed the future of the taxi industry--what are the disruptions ahead in the professional beauty and what should salon owners do to prepare? Scott Missad, president of ISBN and CEO of Gene Juarez Salons and Spas weighs in with this insightful blog.

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6 Ways to Develop a Million Dollar Mindset

According to Ronit Enos, business strategist and performance coach, when you have clarity and a healthy mindset, you can accomplish anything. Read more.

The Future of the Beauty Industry Requires Evolution

Our most thought-provoking blogger--Eurisko's Dr. Leon Alexander--is back with an argument that an evolutionary leap in beauty is causing us to rethink our current salon model, and evolve to a more dynamic, adaptive world.

Cashing In: How to Increase Your Prices and Grow Your Business

For many hairdressers, the topic of raising prices and facing clients seems so overwhelming that they let years pass without broaching the subject. Here, Artist Connective member Derek Cash share his tips for managing your service prices.

5 Tips for Avoiding Salon Owner Burnout

The average salon owner juggles a multitude of responsibilities at any one time, and for most, a serious burnout is just around the corner. SalonInteractive's Jim Bower walks you through the five signs of burnout and what you can do to avoid it.

By Strategically Planning for Growth, Salon Spa W Averages a 20% Increase Year after Year

From planning what new services to add to the menu to mentoring the service providers who show the most opportunity, China Wong takes a strategic approach to cultivating growth at Salon Spa W--and it's paid off big time.

Beauty Pulse Weighs the Salon Mood About Retail Sales

SALON TODAY's latest Beauty Pulse Survey invites salon owners to express their thoughts about retail in light of growing online competition.

Show Your Community Some Love This Valentine's Day

Ask not what your community can do for you, but what you can do for your community. Author Quint Studer encourages business owners to adopt some community betterment projects this Valentine's Day.

One of Europe's Most Prestigious Beauty Business Events is Coming to Chicago

After a successful 5th Salon Owners Summit in Dublin, Ireland, in January, Phorest takes its popular event on the road with a one-day show in Chicago this April. Discover who is speaking and find out how to sign up.

When Clients Ask for a Discount

Salon Interactive's Jim Bower helps beauty professionals navigate the different types of requests for service discounts, weighing when it's worth investing in a client and when it's not.