covid-19

Salon Safety Products Update from SalonCentric President

"Beginning in early May, we will begin to see weekly deliveries of non-surgical masks and hand sanitizer that we’ll be providing, at-cost, to beauty pros as states re-open."

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28 Safety Guidelines for Reopening Salons and Barbershops

Today, the Georgia governor lifted the stay-at-home restrictions, which means salons and barbershops are allowed to resume open hours. The Georgia State Board of Cosmetologists and Barbers issued these guidelines in light of the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institutes Continue at Capacity Despite Quarantine

Leveraging remote learning, the Institutes maintain a 92% student participation rate across a nine-state region.

Georgia Salons Allowed to Reopen Friday, April 24

The governor said specifically that fitness centers, bowling alleys, body art studios, barbers, hair and nail salons, and massage therapy businesses can reopen as early Friday, April 24.

Professional Beauty Brands Rise to Relief Challenge

Backed by a number of manufacturers and others, Beauty Changes Lives opens up a second round of relief grants, starting on April 20.

L'Anza Supporting Stylists, Salons and the Community

The package includes online education, business support, salon products, and marketing support.

Five Questions on Connecting with Clients

Following up on the latest "Staying Strong" webinar from SALON TODAY and ISBN, Interlock's Jordan Becker answers five questions from listeners about her salon's marketing practices during the COVID-19 shutdown.

DaySmart Delivers Free Tele-Consultation Service to Salons and Spas Impacted by COVID-19

As salons and spas work to maintain connection with clients during closure, DaySmart Software offers a new embedded service which enables business owners to engage clientele in video chat, offering virtual consultations which can help supplement lost revenue.

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.

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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.