6 Questions for Salon AKS on their 20th Anniversary
As New York's Salon AKS celebrates its 20th anniversary, the salon's founders, Alain Pinon, Kao Hui and Susanna Romano share the strategies of their success.
by Stacey Soble
Stacey Soble
Director of Brand Content Strategy
Stacey Soble has been involved in the conversation of salon business for more than two decades—as a reporter, a consultant and as the editor in chief of SALON TODAY. She has been responsible for growing the brand's celebrated recognition programs, SALON TODAY 200 and SALONS OF THE YEAR, and has launched two new competitions in recent years--STAMP (SALON TODAY's Annual Marketing Program) and the SALON TODAY Total Makeover Competition. She is a frequent speaker on the topic of salon business at industry events.
Exploring Experience: One on One with Author Jim Gilmore
Eighteen years after penning The Experience Economy, author Jim Gilmore will help International Salon/Spa Business Network members tap into their authenticity.
by Stacey Soble
A Salon Owner Reviews New Technology that Entertains and Educates Clients
In an exclusive interview with Salon Today, Emilio Cornacchione, co-owner of Pittsburgh's Izzazu Salon Spa and Serata discusses his experience with Smarter Lifestyle Network, a new technology that entertains, educates and markets to clients, while creating a new revenue stream for the salon.
by Stacey Soble
GenOne Media Group Launches Smarter LifeStyle Network, Expanding in Salons Nationally in 2017
The Smarter LifeStyle Network allows salons to bring the latest in fashion, beauty and wellness programming to clients.
by Stacey Soble
The Salon Today 200 Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary at Serious Business
At a special recognition party following Serious Business in New Orleans, the Salon Today 200 celebrates its 20th anniversary, honors salons who've been named to the competition 10 years or more and recognizes the 2017 honorees.
by Stacey Soble
Sport Clips Ranked #9 in Entrepreneur's "Franchise 500"
In addition to celebrating its ranking in the top 10 in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500, Sport Clips is the highest ranked hair care company on this year's list.
by Stacey Soble
HAIR+ Summit: Interview with Bosley's Eric McLemore and Michele Blaisure
At the HAIR+ Summit, Bosley's Eric McLemore and Michele Blaisure describe the confidence their products can bring clients with thinning hair and the benefits that brings to the salons that carry them.
by Stacey Soble
Salon Today 200: 20 Years of Shining a Spotlight on Salon Success
A detailed look at the picture that the statistics from the 2017 Salon Today 200 paint on the state of the salon industry.
by Stacey Soble
Pulp Riot and Salon Centric Form National Distribution Partnership
Pulp Riot, an innovative line of 16 creative demi-permanent colors, partners with Salon Centric on a distribution agreement that will help the new line reach stylists through stores and the distributor's sales team.
by Stacey Soble
Aveda's Bridget Behrend and Robert Navarez Discuss Invati for Men at the HAIR+ Summit
At the HAIR+ Summit, Aveda's Bridget Behrend and Robert Navarez introduce the newly launched Invati for Men which uses tumeric and ginseng to stimulate the scalp and help reduce hair loss.
by Stacey Soble
HAIR+ Summit: Interview with Evolve's Glenn Michael
At the HAIR+ Summit, Evolve's Glenn Michael explains how the company's unique product is the perfect bridge between hair restoration and hair fashion, and explains how hair-loss services can dramatically build a salon's sales.
by Stacey Soble
HAIR+ Summit: Interview with Nioxin's Vinnie Ferrara
According to Nioxin's Vinnie Ferrara, about 80 percent of today's salon clientele are worried about thinning hair and hair loss. Find out how Nioxin can help you help them, and why Ferrara came to HAIR+ to share his experiences.
by Stacey Soble
SASSI's Salon Secrets Program Gives Pros A Chance to Win Big
Write a short essay revealing the secrets to your salon success and you just might win a trip to America's Beauty Show next March, compliments of SASSI, the Salon and Spa Specialty Insurance agency. Find out the details of the competition.
by Stacey Soble
Demandforce Introduces Two-Way Texting
A new feature on Demandforce allows salons to text back and forth to their clients from with the dashboard.
by Stacey Soble
Club Intrigue and Arizona Salon Professionals Partner to Create Educational Event
At a cool, poolside event in Scottsdale, Arizona, stylists educated stylists at the latest Club Intrigue event which was developed in partnership with Arizona Salon Professionals. Celebrity stylist Nick Arrojo and local stylists Kendall Ong and Amy Freudenberg moderated.
by Stacey Soble
Club Intrigue and Arizona Salon Professionals Partner on Educational Event
Club Intrigue and Arizona Salon Professionals team up to create a cool, poolside educational event where stylists taught stylists. Celebrity stylist Nick Arrojo joined local stylists Kendall Ong and Amy Freudenberg to host the event.
by Stacey Soble
A New Grooming Destination Designed for Men
When it comes to beauty habits, men and women differ dramatically. Which is why Aveda recently launched the new Aveda Men Shop, both within existing salons and as freestanding destinations. The new concept, designed exclusively for men, offers ...
by Stacey Soble