National Dental Hygiene Month
In the beauty industry, a beautiful smile is priceless! Oral health is yet another designated health-related issue for the month of October. From cavities, crooked teeth and receding gums to plaque buildup and halitosis (that’s bad ...
12 Surprising Facts About Skin Aging
Sure, you have probably heard of the many factors that can contribute to skin aging -- environmental pollution, ultraviolet radiation, excess alcohol or drug consumption, etc. Even if you think you are doing everything right in the fight against ...
7 of the Best Things You Can do For Your Hair OVERNIGHT
The saying, “get your beauty sleep” is no joke, says Mario Russo, owner & lead stylist of Salon Mario Russo in Boston. The industry veteran of over 30 years shares that some of the best beauty tricks can be done while ...
First Company Pink
Healthy Hairdresser applauds all the women who make something positive from their personal breast cancer experiences by launching a foundation dedicated to raising funds or awareness for research or patient comfort. A previous Healthy Hair Pro ...
Lori Vargas: Empowering 6
(This is a version of an excerpt from an article published in the Healthy Hairdresser section of the October 2014 issue of MODERN SALON.) At two locations north of Chicago, Spa Vargas offers the typical spa therapies that can be considered ...
Stand all day? 9 Ways You Can Reduce Leg, Foot and Back Pain
Standing for extended periods of time day after day can greatly affect your feet, legs and back. Are you experiencing occupational pain from long hours at the salon? Here are some ways you can find relief:YOUR SHOES: Check your shoes? Are you ...
Nutritious Pizza!
October isn’t well-known for being National Pizza Month, but it is, and here at Healthy Hairdresser we want to celebrate it! Pizza has become as American as apple pie. Everyone seems to love it but, just like apple pie, pizza can be loaded ...
Gail Carter-Cade: “Exercise is My Medicine”
Gail Carter-Cade, owner of Ooh La La GA LA CAR Boutique Salon in Jacksonville, FL, suffers from lupus, diabetes and diverticulitis. She shares her strategies for staying active.
National Childhood Obesity Month
Tips to help the children in your personal and professional life to live healthier.
Leg Relief!
Stand+Deliver lightweight, stretchy compression socks come in three varieties and help control leg pain for hairdressers who spend long hours standing.
8 Food Myths
8 myths about food from cardiologist Dr. Mike Fenster, author of The Fallacy of the Calorie.
Ross Bartolomei: Chemical-Free Living
Hype Salon owner Ross Bartolomei in suburban Chicago is freeing his salon of toxic chemicals after being diagnosed with lymphoma.
10 Fitness Tips for National Women’s Health and Fitness Day!
These 10 tips will help you stay fit and mark National Women's Health and Fitness Day on September 24.
Face Mapping: What are Your Acne Breakouts Telling You?
According to traditional Chinese Medicine, when there are imbalances in certain parts of your body, it will show up on your face. Diagnose your acne breakouts with MODERN's Face Mapping Guide.
Beauty Brands Go Pink
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, beauty brands are making products available in special packaging and donating a portion of the sales to breast cancer causes.
Janice Mitchell-Hurowitz: Menopause at the Salon
Menopause taught esthetician Janice Mitchell-Hurowitz to take good care of herself.
Women and Money
Business coach and author Meriflor Toneatto gives tips for women to earn more and have a better relationship with their money.