Kaemark Wins Exclusive Deal with Ecoheads
Salon furniture manufacturer Kaemark partners with Ecoheads to offer the water-saving spray nozzles as a design option with their shampoo bowls at the point of buildout.
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.
Salon Today 200 Categories Released in December
SALON TODAY begins announcing the 2018 SALON TODAY 200 starting on December 1, find out how to get the news.
by Stacey Soble
Weldon Barber and J.Hilburn Partner to Create a Bespoke Experience
Within its newest location in Bellevue, Washington, Weldon Barber features a brick-and-mortar storefront for the online men's designer J.Hilburn. Together, the two are pioneering a customized grooming and fashion experience for men.
by Stacey Soble
Joel Warren Partners with Saks Fifth Avenue to Create The Salon Project
As he launches The Salon Project within Saks Fifth Avenue, Joel Warren designs a salon concept the elevates hairdressers as artists and gives them more control over the client appointment, treats the client to a more serene, bespoke seamless experience; and streamlines systems allowing for more business growth.
by Stacey Soble
Tour de ISBN Launches with a First Stop at Gene Juarez Salons and Spas
The International SalonSpa Business Network’s latest Show and Tell-style program takes salon owners into the operations of some of the most successful chains for an elevated and personalized learning experience.
by Stacey Soble
Candy Shaw Named Atlanta's Small Business Person of the Year
Candy Shaw, owner of Jamison Shaw Hairdressers and founder of Sunlights Balayage is name Small Business Person of the Year by the Atlanta Business Chronicle and the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.
by Stacey Soble
Salon Today's Total Salon Makeover Winner Celebrates Upcoming Transformation
As the grand-prize winner of the 2017 Salon Today Total Makeover competition, Mangos Salon gets ready to update its decor, ramp up retail and improve its technology capabilities.
by Stacey Soble
ST200 Deadline Extended to September 15
Salon Today extends the deadline for its landmark Salon Today 200 business competition to September 15. See the categories and access the application form.
by Stacey Soble
ISBN Launches Tour de ISBN, Business Tours of Member Locations
The International SalonSpa Business Network takes networking to a whole new level with the launch of business tours of member locations starting with the first in September to Gene Juarez Salons and Spas in Bellevue, Washington.
by Stacey Soble
Hair Cuttery's New Path to Prosperity
As Phil Horvath joins Ratner Companies, he and Dennis Ratner prepare to roll out a new stylist compensation program, along with a new motivational app for Hair Cuttery's 12,000 stylists.
by Stacey Soble
Data Stories from the First Data-Driven Salon Summit
At the first Data-Driven Salon Summit, salon owners dig deep and share the stories of how they use data in their businesses, helping all owners to grow.
by Stacey Soble
Experiencing the ISBN Conference
Enjoying scavenger hunts, ice cream socials and eco-tours, salon owners and managers at the 2017 ISBN conference experience prime networking while learning how to create better experiences for their guests.
by Stacey Soble
2017 Mindbody BOLD Awards Now Open for Entries
Technology company Mindbody opens its entry period for its 2017 BOLD Awards, which recognize top businesses and professionals throughout the dynamic wellness services industry. Discover the entry categories and find out how to enter.
by Stacey Soble
The Boulevard Hair Company Captures the 2017 Salon of the Year Grand Prize
SALON TODAY announces its 2017 Salons of the Year, with The Boulevard Salon Company in Webster Groves, Missouri, winning the Grand-Prize; Dasi Salon in Livingston, New Jersey capturing First Runner-Up; Bella Rinova Salon in Houston sliding into Second Runner-Up; and Champagne Nail Lounge in Los Angeles, earning the Third Runner-Up as well as our first NAILS Salon of the Year. Take a tour of these salons, as well as our 16 Salons of Distinction.
by Stacey Soble
Rosy Announces Rosy Rewards Scholarship Winners
Rosy Salon Software announces the winners of its third Rosy Rewards scholarship program, which are offered exclusively for future salon professionals.
by Stacey Soble
Leading Ladies Take to the Stage at Premiere
In a provocative new session at the Premiere Orlando Beauty Show, Leading Ladies Eden Sassoon, Tracey Hughes, Candy Shaw, Sonya Dove and Jenny Strebe address the issues facing women in the professional beauty industry today.
by Stacey Soble
Powerhouse Speakers Jim Gilmore and Sarah Quinlan to Keynote ISBN's Conference this May
Experience Economy Author Jim Gilmore and Mastercard's Sarah Quinlan will help attendees at the 2017 International SalonSpa Business Network conference build the ultimate experience for their guests.
by Stacey Soble