Industry Visionary and Pioneer Rick Goldberg Dies
The professional beauty industry loses an energetic visionary and a leader with the passing of Rick Goldberg.
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.
A Roundup of Inspiration Planned for ISBN
The International SalonSpa Business Network 2013 conference is set for San Antonio, Texas, and promises inspirational speakers, interactive educational sessions and business-building networking opportunities.
by Stacey Soble
2012 Study Shows Solid Growth for Salon Services and Retail
The 2012 Professional Salon Industry Haircare Study points to solid growth for salon services and retail sales.
by Stacey Soble
The 2012 Emmy Report: Glamorous, Voluminous and Red Hot
Vibrant color, voluminous hair and a strong dose of laughter make the 2012 Emmy's a success from the Red Carpet to the last acceptance speech.
by Stacey Soble
New Color Study Paints Positive Outlook
The 2011 U.S. Professional Salon Haircolor Study shows color product sales grew by 3.5 percent and color services by 3.7 percent, a positive sign that things are looking up for the professional salon industry.
by Stacey Soble
Win a Technology Makeover from Matrix and Salon Transcripts
Does you salon need a technology makeover? Enter by September 30th for your chance to win new hardware, software, Matrix products and an exclusive color class with Matrix Artistic Director Patrick McIvor.
by Stacey Soble
Great Clips Steps Up for Cut It Out
The Professional Beauty Association and Great Clips announce a strategic partnership to support Cut It Out, a program that raises awareness to help stop domestic violence across the United States.
by Stacey Soble
Why Cosmetology is a Secure Job Choice
Hairdressing made the front page of the respected national business newspaper, The Wall Street Journal, July 5th in an article that pointed to the security of personal-service professions in an uncertain economy. Written by Neil Shah and David Wessel, the article “Why Hairdressers Are Secure: Their Jobs Can’t be Exported” compared the growth of personal-service professions to the overall job rate, as well as to middle-skill jobs that were susceptible to automation or exportation.
by Stacey Soble
Groundbreaking Study Defines the Booth Rental Market
A comprehensive, landmark study, conducted by Professional Consultants and Resources, defines the booth rental market in the United States and offers companies strategies for marketing to independent contractors.
by Stacey Soble
ISBN to Present Legend Award to Farouk Shami
ISBN presents its Legend Award to Farouk Shami, founder and chairman of the Farouk Systems, Inc.
by Stacey Soble
Today's Salon Landscape
Pete Castellanos, vice president of sales for P&G Salon Professional, sheds some light on the current salon landscape and shows owners where to find the opportunities.
by Stacey Soble
Eric Fisher on Customer Service
At Cosmetologists Chicago 100th Birthday Bash, Stacey Soble caught up with Eric Fisher owner of the Eric Fisher Salon and Academy in Wichita, Kansas, and talked to him about how he made customer service a priority in the salon.
by Stacey Soble
Goldwell's Campaign to Keep Color in Salons and Out of the Store
A new, direct-to-consumer campaign hopes to drive new color clients into the salon by highlighting the advantages of professional, in-salon color services and the dangers and disadvantages of in-home box color. Launched by Goldwell, “You Can’t Get Supernatural from a Supermarket” is a multi-media campaign led by industry icon, Nick Arrojo.
by Stacey Soble
Diary of a Non-Wimpy Hairdresser
Shortcuts' Most Wanted winner Mary Tran travels to New York to assist Rodney Cutler and his team at Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week.
by Stacey Soble
Pop-Up Beauty
The Naz Kupelian Beauty Lounge is a transportable, pop-up lounge that offers VIPs and socialites an opportunity to sample the salon's talents.
by Stacey Soble
Exploring the Future at Serious Business
A diversity of fascinating speaker explore our future from the stage at Serious Business in New Orleans, Louisiana.
by Stacey Soble
Industry Rallies; Indiana Bill Withdrawn As Battle Continues
In response to the overwhelming opposition from cosmetologists across the state, Indiana Representative Dave Wolkins withdraws a bill that would have eliminated licenses for cosmetologists. But in other states, the battle is just beginning.
by Stacey Soble