The No-Trend Bridal Trend for 2023
A return to a natural-looking effortlessness is all the rage for brides in 2023, but Makeup Artist Tami Bernard says the look is far from effortless.
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.
New Intercoiffure Program Honors Educators; Sends Winner to Spring Gathering
Intercoiffure America Canada opens a new program to honor educators in the industry and they are asking to nominate someone who has impacted your life by February 20th.
by Stacey Soble
Phorest Ignites Owners with its Salon Owners Summit
The two-day event brings 600 salon owners and industry giants Sophia Hilton and Janna Ronert to Dublin, Ireland, in early January.
by Stacey Soble
2022 STAMP Honorees in Digital Marketing
From a doctor-inspired Instagram Reel to a series Zodiac retail email newsletters, SALON TODAY reveals the eleven 2022 winners in the Digital Marketing category for STAMP.
by Stacey Soble
A Strong Branding Strategy Propels One Barbershop's Growth
A mid-career shift prompts Todd Sambuco to leave corporate America, attend cosmetology school and open up a barbershop, leveraging all he learned about branding to quickly grow a successful business in Charlotte, North Carolina.
by Stacey Soble
Exploring Technology's Latest Tricks
In SALON TODAY's complimentary webinar September 12th, five owners share their favorite technology tools and how they are helping them run smarter, more successful businesses. Register now, and watch when you can.
by Stacey Soble
Top Shelf: Profit First for Salons
Profit First for Salons, a new book by Salon Cadence's Ronit Enos, teaches owners how to master their numbers, scale their profits and position their businesses to reach new heights. In this video interview, Enos discusses the concept behind the book's blueprint for sucesss and shares some of its illuminating business stories.
by Stacey Soble
The 2023 SALON TODAY 200 Application is LIVE! Deadline Extended to Nov. 15
Celebrate your team, honor your clients and recognize your business. Share your success through the SALON TODAY 200, the highly esteemed competition for salon business.
by Stacey Soble
Sport Clips Haircuts Elevates its MVP Experience with a New Proprietary Scent
A custom blend of chamomile, lavender and eucalyptus, designed to encourage relaxation, was tested in 50 stores before it was rolled out systemwide
by Stacey Soble
The Application for SALON TODAY's Annual Marketing Program is Open!
It's our annual Show and Tell competition of the best salon, spa and barbership marketing and promotional pieces. Check out the application and enter before August 31, 2022.
by Stacey Soble
Longtime Barber Vernon Winfrey (Oprah's Dad) Passes at 88
Having operated a barbershop for more than 50 years, Vernon Winfrey was honored by his celebrity daughter less than a week before his death.
by Stacey Soble
Remembering Paul Brown: Stylist, Owner, Educator, Manufacturer
The owner of Paul Brown Salons and the founder of the haircare company Paul Brown Hawaii passes at 74. The industry shares their favorite Paul Brown memories.
by Stacey Soble
Barbershops Rank #11 in Study of Most In-Demand Businesses
Good news for anyone wanting to launch a new barbershop! A new study by ZenBusiness compared the search volumes of business types to the number of actual businesses in 50 of the most populous U.S. cities, and found barbershops are in high demand.
by Stacey Soble
Barbering and Cosmetology Unite at Barbercon
In 2022, Barbercon will visit New York/New Jersey, Dallas, Los Angeles and Atlanta. The festival-like event includes hair education, product demonstrations, the Marketplace, the Barber Battle and the Barbercon Awards.
by Stacey Soble
Old School Barbering Meets Modern Grooming at Banter's Barbershop
Infused with retail options of men's clothing and accessories, Banter Barber elevates the grooming experience of its clients to the next level, while the barbershop's design has many elements that draw from history.
by Stacey Soble
Men Have Their Own Insecurities About Appearance According to a New Study
A new survey by OnePoll in partnership with L'Oreal Paris surveyed 2,000 American men across multiple generations about how confident they feel about their appearance, and the results may surprise you.
by Stacey Soble
A Scholarship Success Story
How beauty school and two scholarships helped this cosmetologist discover her passion for teaching.
by Stacey Soble