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From “Health Loss” to High-Tech: How Functional Trichology and Exosomes Are Changing Hair Thinning Services

For salons and stylists ready to tackle hair-thinning, understanding the why, building the right network of partners, and offering scalp-focused services will be key.

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MODERN SALON Trending Articles of 2025

by Anne Moratto

It's that time, again, when we pour through past coverage, and see which article resonated the most with our readers.

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Qnity Launches SOLO to Boost Financial Literacy for Beauty & Wellness Solopreneurs

by Staff

Qnity, Inc., a provider of financial education and consulting to the beauty and wellness industry, announced the launch of SOLO by Qnity, a specialized platform designed exclusively for independent beauty and wellness professionals.

Career

New Year’s Resolutions: The Quitters Guide

by Carlos Valenzuela

I recognize the desire to become a better person with new boundaries and goals, but I know I will not deliver on the going-to-the-gym part. Who am I kidding?

The Q Daily Planner for service professionals

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Q the Control: The Daily Planner That Stops Service Pros From Winging It

by Anne Moratto

New 2026 planner offers a simple, repeatable system to track income, manage debt, and stay organized without overwhelm.

Hair Has No Gender is the nonprofit founded by Chicago stylist and salon owner, Jamie DiGrazia, shown here with a client.

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Why Inclusive Language Is the Future of Beauty

by Katherine Carey

By removing gendered language and pricing based on length, texture, and time, salons can create systems that reflect people as they are, not as society has told them to be.

Bartering encourages sustainability through the repurposing of goods and services, supporting the so-called “circular economy.” It also builds relationships and encourages collaboration

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Economic Uncertainty Revives Bartering for Beauty Services

by John Strabley, CEO, IMS Barter

Bartering isn’t just about trade—it’s about trust, collaboration, and building lasting connections.

Shanalie Wijesinghe is the Content Strategy Director at Boulevard

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Why Client Referrals Are Even More Important Than You Think

by Shanalie Wijesinghe, Content Strategy Director at Boulevard

Data shows that referral clients spend more money than non-referral clients, come back for a second appointment much faster than non-referral clients, and book far more appointments each year than non-referral clients.

Leo Valencia celebrates his 100K milestone

Career

Stability Is the New Flex for Stylists

by Anne Moratto

Three stylists explain why a stable salon home helps them sleep better at night. The beauty of predictable income, dependable benefits, and a team culture that truly has their back is what these Ulta Beauty artists say provides them with peace of mind and space to create.

Created specifically for estheticians, lash and nail artists, hairdressers, and other beauty service providers, The Balanced Beauty Pro, co-created by Heather and Tiffany Hughes, addresses a long-over

Wellness

How Beauty Pros Can Prevent Pain: Somatic Movement for Career Longevity

by Heather Hughes

Working in beauty doesn’t have to hurt. Learn how Somatic Movement helps hairstylists, lash artists, and other beauty pros release tension, improve posture, and extend their careers.

Career

The Path to Financial Empowerment for Beauty Professionals

by Staff

Take charge of your financial future with Beauty Finance Group and Beautiful Wealth Academy. Accessible, expert-led courses designed for beauty professionals are here to transform your relationship with money.

Kathryn Hinckley is a 30-year veteran stylist, beauty educator, and author of Kat’s Guide: All About Hair

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More Than Hair: Redefining Professionalism in the Beauty Industry for 2025 and Beyond

by Kathryn Hinckley, Author of Kat’s Guide: All About Hair

Professionalism in beauty isn’t just about polished looks—it’s about connection, service, and creating safe spaces for clients. Here’s how stylists can elevate their craft in 2025.

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Learn How to Book Red Carpet and Celebrity Styling Jobs with Monae Everett

by Staff

Celebrity stylist Monae Everett is hosting a free training to help beauty pros break into editorial, red carpet, and on-set work. Learn how to get noticed—and get booked.

Vivienne Mackinder—internationally acclaimed hairdresser and educator.

Career

Discover Your Hairdresser Archetype: Quiz Reveals What’s Fueling—or Draining—Your Creativity

by Staff

Award-winning hairdresser Vivienne Mackinder’s new Creative Archetype Quiz helps stylists identify one of five personality types that shape their artistry, income, and client relationships—plus how to balance them for lasting joy behind the chair.

Man teaching a barbering technique to a student in a classroom setting.

Career

The Ones We Lose: How to Stop Student Attrition in Barber and Beauty Schools

by Rodrick Samuels, Education Director and Industry Advocate

Too many students leave beauty and barber programs without saying goodbye. Rodrick Samuels explores why they disappear—and how educators and school leaders can help them stay.

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