How to Deal with COVID Cancellations
Tips on how to handle cancellations with care, plus managing budgeting constraints and issues due to increased cancellations.
by Nicole Davis
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Switch to Better Booking
If you're an independent salon owner and looking to improve your business, Booksy may be your solution. Booksy takes care of appointment bookings, client payments, reminders and even consent forms.
Trends for 2022 Offer Salon Clients a Variety of Looks
Artists with R+Co Collective and IGK preview styles and color that will be hot this year.
by Staff
How to Cut and Style the Viral Octopus Haircut
Move over, wolf cut—the octopus haircut is set to take over in 2022.
by Nicole Davis
From Robots to New Drugs, Procedures: Hair Loss Trends in 2022
Learn about the future of hair transplant technology.
by Andrew Kashian, founder and CEO, Solve Clinics
Beauty Changes Lives Experience Set for April
Save the date! Tickets go on sale this month for BCL's 10th anniversary celebration, timed with ABS 2022.
by Staff
How to Cut and Style a Bixie Haircut
When a bob meets a pixie.
by Nicole Davis
How-to Set Healthy Client Boundaries and Sane Salon Policies
"In my early days, just starting out, I would say I was much more lax on policies as I was just concerned about getting clients in the door and paying bills, so I would work as long and as hard as needed for all clients due to the fear of losing them. Not anymore..."
by Joey Figueiredo
Davines Has Big News for Taming Coarse, Frizzy or Unruly Hair Responsibly
What is the hottest hair trend forecast for 2022? Smooth strands rule! Frizzy hair—regardless of natural hair type or texture—is simply not an option, nor does it have to be, thanks to the Davines LOVE/Smoothing Collection.
Salon Policies for Independents to Decide on Before Opening
Hunter Donia (@hairbyhunty) is a solo artist in Lancaster, PA, working in a Sola Salon Suite, who says he is all about boundaries and policies.
by Anne Moratto
Is a Salon Studio The Right Fit For You?
Are you looking to become an independent stylist? Take this quiz and see if you have what it takes to make the leap as your own business owner.
Minerva Beauty Releases All-New Luxury Shampoo System
The U.S.-made shampoo system is available in three premium colors--Deep Sage, Mediterranean Blue and Caramel.
by Staff
5 Steps to Making 2022 Your Healthiest Year Yet
Start small, and build habits from there.
by Nicole Davis
Dimensional Brunette Foilayage Formula + How-To
Dani Washington, stylist and colorist in Knoxville, TN, created this gorgeous, dimensional brunette foilayage using L’oreal Pro and Redken.
by Staff
Matrix's Mentor Me Program Returns for 2021
Five stylists were chosen to receive a year-long journey of education, growth and mentorship alongside Matrix Global Business Ambassador Tabatha Coffey.
by Staff
Stronger Together: Our Stylist Success Series
Your professional success depends on having all the tools you need—skill‐driving education, encouraging beauty (and biz!) support, and a positive, passionate salon culture. Get inspired as you learn the journey of 10 stylists across the country, all of whom feel stronger together with their Ulta Beauty family.
Color Formula: Gray with Highlights
Pati Rodriguez—stylist at Lozania Studio in Milwaukee, Matrix bilingual educator, and member of the MODERN SALON 100 class of 2021—has a message: Embrace your grays!
by Staff