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In partnership with LifeSpa

A Haven of Opportunity: LifeSpa’s Built-In Clientele Offers Fast-Paced Growth

Salon and spa service providers often struggle to find an employer who will offer them benefits, pay a living wage and provide flexibility for work/life balance. LifeSpa, the nation’s largest full-service salon and spa located inside Life Time Athletic Country Clubs with 150+ LifeSpa locations across North America, offers them all of the above and so much more.

In partnership with Amex

Prepare for Small Business Saturday® with American Express

by Staff

The busy holiday season is here, and with it comes jam-packed days, last-minute client requests and booming retail sales. For many salon owners, the highlight of the season is Small Business Saturday® (SBS). This year on Saturday, November 30, consumers can take their shopping into the small businesses in their communities.

In partnership with Great Clips

You’ve Got Talent. Make It Work for You!

by Staff

The salon where you work should be working for you! Learn about a great salon brand that will help you grow your skills with plenty of opportunities for advancement.

In partnership with Keratin Complex

These Express Services Can Double a Service Ticket

by Staff

KCEXPRESS treatments are helping owners and stylists grow profits and giving clients the manageable hair they crave.

In partnership with Ulta Beauty

Be You! Discover Your Career Personality!

by Staff

You value personal style—you're licensed in it! But how in sync is your work style? What makes you tick, professionally?

In partnership with Ulta Beauty

Ulta Beauty's Pro Team Brings Its Inclusive Initiatives to Life

by Anne Moratto

Inclusivity was the inspiration behind Ulta Beauty's latest collection. See how this team conceptualized its brand goals on set.

In partnership with Ulta Beauty

Ulta Beauty Shares Its Tips on Inspiring Through Virtual Education

by Staff

Virtual education is more important than ever. Ulta Beauty shares how its team has navigated training and online education in a COVID-era.

In partnership with Ulta Beauty

Three Holiday Looks Guaranteed to Spark Joy

by Staff

Three techniques to spark joy through texture, color and styling this holiday season by the Ulta Beauty Design Team!

In partnership with Ulta Beauty

Texture Talk: Steps to Build Confidence From Consultation Through Styling

by Staff

Stylists who want to take care of every guest that comes through their door need to have the technical skills, but also the knowledge that they are prepared to approach any hair fabric.

In partnership with Ulta Beauty

Mapping Your Future Beauty Career

by Staff

What qualities are most important in working at a salon? Here's what these Ulta stylists said they loved most about where they work.

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How to Build Career Connections in Beauty: Expert Networking Advice from K18’s Sabrina Sanborn

by Staff

Want to grow your career as a beauty professional? K18 Sales Manager Sabrina Sanborn shares advice on networking, mentorship, and self-advocacy—from attending hair shows to finding the right guidance to reach your goals.

A red flag flying in front of a beauty salon.

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The Red Flags That Say “Don’t Take That Salon Job”

by Anne Moratto

Looking for a healthy salon job? Watch for these red flags in listings, interviews, and salon culture to avoid a toxic environment and find the right fit.

Career

Podcasting 101: A Q & A with Corey Gray of Hairdustry

by Staff

To explore the why of starting a podcast in the professional beauty world, we spoke to Corey Gray, co-founder of Hairdustry and co-host of the popular Your Day Off podcast.

Career

Finding Your Spark: How Photoshoots and Competitions Saved Me

by Michelle Pargee

Hear Michelle Pargee's advice on finding your WHY through photoshoots and competitions.

Career

Opinion: One Entrepreneur Sees a Growing Shift Back Toward Team Salon Models

by Jaime Kolber

There’s a collective craving to return to what made this industry special in the first place: collaboration.

Career

The Future Belongs to the Flexible: Not Another Club Offers Business and Life Coaching for the Hair Industry

by Staff

Launching June 11, 2025, Not Another Club offers coaching that supports both business growth and personal wellbeing for salon pros.

Career

Mental Health in the Salon: How Beauty Pros Handle Burnout and Set Boundaries

by Anne Moratto

Discover how top beauty professionals recognize burnout, build healthy boundaries, and protect their mental health in the salon industry. Insights from MODERN SALON's Mental Health Awareness Month panel.

Career

Hair Science 101: Life Cycle of Hair

by Tej Belagodu

As much as it is true that hair is not composed of living biomaterial, it still certainly has a life cycle. Here are the different phases in the life cycle of a hair strand and the highlights of each, in a nutshell.

Wellness

What to Say--or Not Say--to Someone Grieving

by Staff

Mckenzie Kool, Psychologist, MC, RPsych provides us with guidance on what may or not be helpful in speaking with someone who has suffered a significant loss.

Career

Hair Science 101: Attributes of Hair

by Tej Belagodu

This article rounds up the fundamental attributes of hair and some popular methods to quickly assess each.

Career

Why I Could Never Save Money

by Carlos Valenzuela

Salon work is emotional- full of highs and lows all day long. We give a lot, and sometimes we want something in return: comfort, a treat, a little reward.

Career

Salon Service Pricing 101

by Staff

We often hear the phrase "know your numbers," but what does that actually mean? What numbers and factors should you consider when setting your prices? What strategies will ensure you are charging appropriately? And how does pricing relate to branding and avoiding burnout?

Career

How to Handle a Client Complaint or Fix a Service Issue

by Lisa M. Finucane, PhD, Director of Sales, Developlus

No stylist is perfect, but handling a client complaint with professionalism and offering solutions can turn a negative into a positive.

Career

Hair Science 101: Chemistry of Hair

by Tej Belagodu

If you want to sound nerdy to your next science-inclined client or you’ve just gotten a little hazy on the chemistry of hair, read on for a quick run down!

Wellness

Five Steps to Change Your Karma

by Ambika Arumugam

My name’s Ambika, and I’m the founder of DEVANE, my new luxury wellness company based on the timeless knowledge called Ayurveda. And yes, I’m here to tell you that your Karma may be repaired.

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