salon management

The Best Staff Retention Tool

Anthony Garubo, owner of Anthony Garubo Salon in Maplewood, NJ, learned the hard way how create a staff that would stay. “Decades ago, I was arrogant, and I had a devastating walk out,” recalls Garubo. “Now, I know I ...

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SALON TODAY RECOMMENDS: Must-Read Articles on Leading People and Managing Operations in the Salon

Small shifts in management strategies can have a big impact on a salon’s culture. SALON TODAY is always on the lookout for new tips and best practices from salon owners who have improved their business structures and work environments. ...

Creating a Network to Find the Right Talent for the Salon

When you’re opening a new salon, finding talent can be tricky especially when targeting a team willing to service all types and textures of hair.   We also wanted at least one specialist in each discipline.   We will be ...

Creating a Network to Find the Right Talent for the Salon

When you’re opening a new salon, finding talent can be tricky especially when targeting a team willing to service all types and textures of hair.   We also wanted at least one specialist in each discipline.   We will be ...

Are You Oversharing?

When problems arise in the salon, your team’s first priority should always be to make things right. Customers don’t need to know the details.According to John DiJulius, owner of the John Robert’s Spa chain in Cleveland and the ...

Upgrade Revolution: Extending Your Menu with Extensions

In the past five to 10 years, hair extensions have evolved from a fad to a must-have service for many women. Whether they’re fashion-forward ladies who want to add flare to their style or guests seeking a solution to thinning hair, the ...

SALON TODAY RECOMMENDS: 5 Tips for Effective Salon Leadership

Salon owners juggle more roles than many may realize. From mentor to business strategist, marketing guru to customer relations expert, they have many hats to wear—without even considering any work they may do on the salon floor. As ...

SALON TODAY RECOMMENDS: 5 Salon Culture Challenges and How to Solve Them

When good feelings and positive dynamics fall apart in the salon, things can spiral out of control quickly. With SALON TODAY's focus on salon culture this month, we're recommending a series of insightful articles ...

Getting Down to Business: Salon Management Classes at Premiere Orlando 2016

Premiere Orlando 2016, held June 4-6 at the Orlando/Orange County Convention Center, will feature 33 classroom presentations on salon business and personal development with pertinent information for salon owner, managers and stylists. Topics ...

PERISCOPE DEMO of STX Beacon Mobile-Friendly Salon Software

At America's Beauty Show in Chicago, we interviewed STX Software President Jeff Mason on how the STX Beacon mobile-friendly cloud software functions on any device and any browser. Bonus: all the marketing is built in—set up custom ...