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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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5 Tips for A Smooth Generational Transition in the Salon

As Charles Ifergan looks at turning over the reins of his namesake salon, with three locations in Chicago, Illinois, to his daughter Olivia and son Philippe, he shares five tips for handling a smooth generational transition in his blog.

Stylist Amanda Paul Explains How She Averages More than Two Services per Guest

Master Stylist Amanda Paul consistently averages more than two services per guest. Find out how she upgrades each client.

One Owner Rethinks Retail and Boosts Profitability

After years of struggling to achieve profitability in a large salon, Elisha Smith buys a boutique salon and shifts her focus to retail.

It's Time to Future Proof Your Business

It's time to take control, conquer your fears and shift your thinking.

A Fun Challenge to Ignite Retail Sales

Following the success of its #30DaystoGrow challenge last Spring, Phorest Salon Software organizes a fun week of daily challenges to encourage participating salon teams to focus on retail, fueling sales.

The Bigger Trends

Each year as the SALON TODAY team studies thousands of pictures and essays that are submitted by the Salons of the Year competitors, we try to pin down the trends, and this year is no different. Typically, we report on things such as popular color schemes, innovations in lighting or materials and finishes that are on point.

Sports Clips Named Fastest Growing Business of the Year

The Texas Family Business of the Year Awards recognized "outstanding firms who demonstrate a commitment to business continuity while serving their employees, community and industry."

Nick Arrojo's 12 Tips for Cutting Through the Amazon Jungle

In a series of frank dialogues with owners and stylists around the country, Nick Arrojo gets to the bottom of how salons can compete in today’s crazed retail world.

Riding the Airwaves

As a young salon brand, Cutting Loose in University Park, Florida, powers its marketing efforts by trading a local television station complimentary services for regular appearances on its talk show.

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