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“47 percent of all SPA-GOERS are MALE. Along with spas catering more to men, they are becoming more comfortable with the idea of going to a spa.” —The International SPA Association Spa Consumer Initiative Volume Three
"The new term SILIOILMIN is a mixture of the silicones and oils in hair care products plus the minerals that are present in water—calcium, copper, chlorine, even lead. Together this combination of SILICONES, OILS and MINERALS has created a compound that gums up the hair and interferes with color services." —Malibu C
“48 percent of women believe NATURAL or CURLY HAIR STYLES exude CONFIDENCE and the same percentage consider them daring. Meanwhile, 45 percent of Black women think NATURAL COIFS are TRENDY.” —Tonya Roberts multicultural analyst at Mintel
“Women may be obsessed with a great skin care routine, constantly hunting for the best products, but men don’t feel the same way. 75 percent of men ages 18 and up are not currently using FACIAL SKIN CARE products.” —NPD Group Study for Consumer Market Research
“Depending on the weight of your hair, DAMAGE LEVELS can vary. When wet, COLOR-TREATED HAIR can increase in weight by up to 200 percent, whereas VIRGIN HAIR increases in weight by only 12-18 percent.” —beautyhigh.com
“HAIR LOSS affects 35 million men in the United States. It is also a widespread problem among women due to factors like stress, free radicals, UV rays and the hormone DHT.” —Bosley Professional
"PURCHASING BEHAVIORS of textured-hair consumers differ greatly depending on their specific hair texture. For example, products with curl in the name are particularly attractive to wavy and curly hair consumers, while coily shoppers are much less responsive to them. TEXTURE TYPE also correlates to considerations such as ingredient importance and ease of purchase." —TextureMedia and Phoenix Marketing
Anny VanDriel, owner of Be Rosie Salon and creator of Pricing Isn’t Personal, volunteered to share a pricing presentation to beauty school students a year ago, and ended up learning more than she expected.
From the launch of the Ulta BeautyArtist Collective to the evolution of Trendspiration, celebrating stylists is what The Salon at Ulta Beauty does best.
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With more than four decades in the industry, hairdresser and MODE Education founder Stan Newton has built a career around the art and discipline of cutting hair, learning the rules so he can break them.
Beauty professionals should evaluate each service based on its popularity, profitability, and alignment with current trends. Conducting client surveys and analyzing booking data can provide insights into which services are in demand and which might be phased out.
LifeSpa leader Ali Yanez explains why strong mentorship, predictable income, meaningful recognition and the right work environment help beauty professionals build careers that last.
Whether a beauty professional chooses a commission salon, booth rental, salon suite or salon ownership, the common thread is having more choices than ever before.
Sport Clips Haircuts will host its inaugural "Level Up Live," a first-of-its-kind virtual event that combines live haircutting education, career inspiration, product knowledge, and employment opportunities for licensed stylists and cosmetology students nationwide.
Orthopedic PT reveals three daily exercises plus ergonomic advice that can help salon professionals avoid the aches and injuries caused by standing, bending and repetitive overhead work.
Four publications for beauty industry professionals to enhance their leadership skills, financial awareness, professional growth, and joy!
Salon suite pioneer Karen Kaminski argues that the next evolution of independent beauty businesses won't be defined by beautiful spaces alone, it will be driven by smarter systems that help professionals spend less time on administrative work and more time serving clients.
At a time when many LGBTQ+ people felt compelled to hide parts of themselves, Carlos Valenzuela found a career in beauty and a community that offered opportunity based on what you could do and how well you could do it.
Whether it's social media, fashion, film, art, or culture, Chaz Dean advises stylists to stay aware of what's inspiring people. Take the elements that make sense for you in these five lessons learned through a life in beauty.
For Jessica Domoney, building a successful career isn't about saying yes to every opportunity, it's about protecting your time, investing in yourself and creating an experience clients won't forget.
MODERN SALON sat down with Samuels to discuss the book, beauty education, mentorship and the habits that help beauty professionals thrive.
"The mistake people make is treating AI like a vending machine instead of a personal assistant." Digital marketing expert Scott Moon shares how beauty professionals can use AI while staying authentic
Real-world advice on creativity, consultations, color, burnout, business, boundaries, inclusivity, client care, and career growth from educators and industry experts.
Real-world advice on creativity, consultations, color, burnout, business, boundaries, inclusivity, client care, and career growth from educators and industry experts.
