How Salon Owners Can Protect Team Members' Health
Salon owners who cut corners with their design may find it tough to stay solvent if team members are struggling with pain.
David Stanko Tackles Hair Color Challenges
In his decades as a color specialist, David Stanko has dealt with every concern presented to the artist on the floor. Here he shares his solutions to his top four challenges.
Five Steps to Creating a Culture of Giving in Your Salon
Mara Gourdine, Corporate Culture Ambassador at John Paul Mitchell Systems, shares these starting points for identifying a cause and creating a successful campaign within your salon.
by Anne Moratto
ISPA Media Event 2018 Highlights
The 2018 ISPA Media Event was held in NYC this past week. Get the highlights and an overview of the "Get Your Dream Job" campaign from Lynelle Lynch of Beauty Changes Lives.
Want to Give Back to Your Industry? Consider Visiting a Beauty School
I urge you to visit a beauty school. It doesn’t matter if you feel you are a good teacher or not. Just show how much you love what you do.
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Emily Buffi @buffithehairslayer
Clean, current styles with a vintage vibe. Better yet, go check out Artist Collective member Emily Buffi's (@buffithehairslayer) page to see it for yourself.
by Jamie Newman
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Rickey Zito @hairgod_zito
Rickey Zito (@hairgod_zito) is of pro-beauty Instagram royalty. With more than half a million followers on, this innovator, collaborator and influencer's work speaks for itself.
by Jamie Newman
Game Changers: 2018 MODERN SALON 100
Introducing our 2018 social media beauty influencers: 100 must-follow stylists, and the work that make them Insta-famous.
by Jamie Newman
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Meghan Stringham @stylingwithmeg
Artist Collective member and uber-talented stylist Meghan Stringham (@stylingwithmeg) posts great tutorials and beautiful shots from her picturesque Utah backyard. Read more about her here!
by Jamie Newman
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Philip Wolff @philipwolffhair
Philip Wolff (@philipwolffhair) is a master of shears and has the swagger to match. Find out more about this bad-ass stylist here.
by Jamie Newman
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Stephanie Hodges @stephhstyles
Want to get inspired by gorgeous color and to-die-for styles? Then Stephanie Hodges (@stephhstyles) is your girl.
by Jamie Newman
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Sara Vanderstelt @svglamour
Love bridal hair? Updos? Simply gorgeous styling? Then Sara Vanderstelt (@svglamour) is a must-follow.
by Jamie Newman
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Johnny Ramirez @johnnyramirez
Johnny Ramirez (@johnnyramirez) is synonymous with lived-in color. Dare we say he can be credited for making rooty, grown-out looking, lightened hair cool? Read more about the color guru here.
by Jamie Newman
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Hannah Menor @hannahdisconnected
Hannah Menor (@hannahdisconnected) technicolor creations earned her spots on Pulp Riot's #RiotSquad and Colotrak's Crew. Learn more about the stylist here.
by Jamie Newman
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Frances Brittnie Garcia @makeupbyfrances
She goes by both Frances and Brittnie. And no, she isn't only a makeup artist, despite what her handle suggests. Learn more about the oh-so-talented (and high-key hilarious) Frances Brittnie Garcia (@makeupbyfrances).
by Jamie Newman
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Briza Garcia Hernandez @_brizabot
Los Angeles-based stylist Briza Garcia Hernandez (@_brizabot) creates and models beautiful, vibrant-color creations. Find out more about her here!
by Jamie Newman
2018 MODERN SALON 100: Shannel Mariano @shannelmariano
Once your come upon Shannel Mariano's (@shannelmariano) page, prepare to be sucked down a black hole of cutting education like you've never seen before. Using visual theory, she creates graphics and videos that make cutting make sense. Follow her to see for yourself!
by Jamie Newman