Tech Trends

Salons Leverage Artificial Intelligence to Save Time and Money at the Front Desk

As one of the first salons to use  the artificial intelligence texting software Presence AI, Umbrella Salon in San Jose is cutting the time the front desk spends manning the phones up to 40 percent. See how this new technology is helping the front desk do more while giving clients an improved experience.

Tech Trends

Memo Exclusive: Pat Parenty on Creating a More Robust Salon Service and Retail Experience

Creating an engaging and customized experience for their clients became easier for salon owners with the launch of Smarter LifeStyle Network.

Tech Trends

Mindbody to Acquire Booker Software

Combined platform will power more than 18,000 salons and spas Booker customers will gain access to the MINDBODY marketplace.  

Salon Business News

Billie Jean King to Keynote BOLD 2018, the MINDBODY Conference

Tennis legend and equal rights activist will headline annual conference for wellness and beauty professionals

News

Using Technology to Increase Retail Sales

Let’s face it, we use our phones for everything—from making phone calls to texting to taking pictures for social media—so, why not use it for one more very important thing: managing your business?

Industry News

Phorest Holds Salon Owner's Summit 2018 in Dublin

The Phorest Salon Owner's Summit 2018 just wrapped up in Dublin, Ireland. See why this conference was the perfect way to kick off 2018.

Tech Trends

Bending Technology to Meet Salon Needs

Ron Love, founder of 18|8 Fine Men's Salons and more recently Griff's Shave Bars, shares how salon technology meets the needs of an evolving business.

Salon Today Recommends: Become a 6-Figure Stylist, Boost Your Bottom Line & Aveda’s Full Spectrum Demi+ Line

Salon Today is always on the lookout for savvy business advice, and we recently found great reads on these topics on Aveda Means Business. Get more info about Aveda’s new Full Spectrum Demi+ Line; Learn how one master colorist produces $500,000 in retail and service revenue each year. Boost your bottom line; hear what you can expect at Serious Business 2018; and see what one salon does to show client appreciation.

Profiles

Enriching the Client Experience through Technology

In Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, the Ouidad Salon by Chadwick and Igor is elevating the client experience by embracing a new communication technology.

Tech Trends

The Benefits Software Brings to Salon and Spa Owners

If you salon hasn't embraced salon management software yet, here are several reasons why you should reconsider.

Tech Trends

Rosy Salon Software Announces Google Pilot Partnership

Rosy Salon Software announces a new partnership with Google, which will allow users to book salon and spa services directly through Google Search and Google Maps, which will increase online client scheduling.

Manufacturers & Distributors

All Your Questions on Pravana's NEW VIVIDS Mood Color, Answered!

Pravana experts answer all of your must-know questions on their newest, and most mind-blowing innovation, VIVIDS Mood Color.

Weighing in at Only 10 oz...Hot Tools' Tourmaline Tools SuperLite Dryer

Hot Tools introduces its powerful new Tourmaline Tools SuperLite dryer. Weighing in at only 10 ounces, this 1875-Watt hair dryer still maintains an impressive supercharged tourmaline airflow for strong performance.

Tech Trends

How Salon Software Helps Us Succeed

As a salon marketing strategist and SEO expert, Dustin McCorchuk had a list of musts when it came to choosing a software management system for he and his wife Rachel's salon. Find out what functions were critical for him.

Technology

How Consumers Judge a Business in Today's Tech-Savvy World

The proof is in the statistics. Today's consumers increasingly rely on online customer reviews to evaluate the worth of a business. Find out how why and how you can increase your review power.