How to Create Dua Lipa's Cherry Cola Hair Color
It's a beautiful cinnamon-red that will spice up your brunette client's hair and offer them a way to explore a whole new look.
by Staff
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Top 5 Styling Tools to Keep In Your Bridal Kit
If you’re a bridal stylist looking for tools that can make you more efficient on your client’s big day, MODERN SALON Artist Connective Member Megan Lorson has plenty of suggestions from a styling tool brand that never fails her, Bio Ionic.
Salon Suite Design Ideas: Create a Space That Reflects Your Brand
Your salon suite is more than just a workspace—it's a reflection of your brand and your clients' expectations. Discover expert design tips and inspiring examples from top salon professionals to craft a space that blends style, function, and creativity. From must-have furnishings to clever DIY elements, learn how to create a salon suite that leaves a lasting impression.
by Anne Moratto
3 Naturally Stunning Colors to Get Your Clients Winter-Ready
Have your clients settled on their winter color? These talented artists using Redken Shades EQ might have some inspiration for you.
How Missed Appointments Affect ROI and What Salon Professionals Can Do About Them
An age-old headache across the salon industry has been no-show appointments, which often take a chunk out of your ROI and cost the industry billions of dollars per year. Especially for smaller businesses in the beauty industry, fewer missed appointments translates to better use of time, not to mention increased profitability.
by Joep Leussink, Head of Growth at AddEvent
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Why Salons Can No Longer Afford to Ignore the Power of Memberships
According to new data from Boulevard, despite their collective desire to open new revenue streams and improve client satisfaction, most salons have yet to meaningfully explore the world of memberships.
by Shanalie Wijesinghe, Content Strategy Director, Boulevard
Head to Toe Wellness: A Roundup of Products that Go Beyond Routine Haircare
For a growing salon or spa, the trust a client has in her professional leads to new opportunities to build out service offerings or expand on your retail assortment to boost average ticket and grow sales. Here are an assortment of offerings to inspire you to think in new directions.
by Stacey Soble
Want to Cut Down on Dry Time? Dyson Supersonic r to the Rescue
Master colorist Kyra Brown feels like the Dyson Supersonic r dryer practically gives her super powers in the salon - see why!
The Power of Your Hands: Lessons Behind the Chair
I’m almost 80. I’ve had plenty of time to reflect. How did salon work shape my life? If I could live it all over again, would I choose this path? My answer: absolutely. Here's why.
A Hairstylist Opens Up: Fears, Doubts, and Truths About Life in the Industry
When Amy Baugh (@hairbyamybee) posted her "lowlights" reel on Instagram (instead of the ongoing glowing recaps and "highlight" reels we see shared on Instagram) the response took her by surprise.
by Anne Moratto
Create Your Salon Future With Ulta Beauty
Whether you’re graduating beauty school, seeking your first salon home, or looking to level up to a salon that better fits your life situation and goals, once you have a cosmetology license, you’ve got beautiful options.
Investing 101: What Level of Risk vs. Growth Potential Is Right for You?
What should your investment profile be like in terms of growth potential? Anna Manukyan explains.
by Staff
Prepare for Small Business Saturday® with American Express
The busy holiday season is here, and with it comes jam-packed days, last-minute client requests and booming retail sales. For many salon owners, the highlight of the season is Small Business Saturday® (SBS). This year on Saturday, November 30, consumers can take their shopping into the small businesses in their communities.
Upcycle: A Collection by Lisa Robertson
Editorial hairstylist Lisa Robertson, based in Adelaide, Australia shares her recent collection entitled Upcycle.
by Staff
MODERN Recap: L.I.F.T. by SKP Event Inspires Stylists in Austin, TX
The Austin, TX edition of Schwarzkopf Professional’s L.I.F.T. by SKP, an event dedicated to inspiring stylists and sharing the tools to help them thrive in their careers, featured special guests like celebrity stylists Tracey Cunningham and Chris Appleton.
A Stylist's Moving Tribute to a Longtime Client
Greta Hasbach, a stylist in Gilbert, AZ, and the daughter of a stylist, was asked to write a eulogy for a long-time and much-loved client. This excerpt of the eulogy is an example of the beautiful connections stylists often make with their clients.
by Staff