What is it like to be a Stylist at a Blow Dry Bar?
In this Q&A, we chat with Blo to learn more about blow dry bars and get a glimpse into the everyday life of a stylist who works at one.
Pink Progress
These products support breast cancer awareness and research with pink retail that directly contributes to the cause.
Pivot Point’s New “Prosper U by Eric Fisher” Program Gives Students Real-World Skills
The LAB, Pivot Point's digital learning platform, will host this comprehensive business training program to give students the tools to succeed in the salon.
6 Simple Steps to a Healthier You
Independent artists at Sola Salon Studios share tips for maintaining health to have a long career in the beauty industry.
Naomi Ziva: Bringing the Hairdresser Spirit to the Chemotherapy Room
A stylist chronicles her cancer battle while injecting some lightness into the most serious situation.
Learn About Hair Loss at the 2017 HAIR+ Summit
The 2017 HAIR+ Summit (Sept. 24-26 in Atlanta) is deep underway! See a bit about what the stylists and salon owners are learning to leverage hair-loss expertise, extensions and trichology to build their businesses and help their clients.
by Lauren Quick
Reminder: Love Heals Event
The Love Heals Beauty Event is this week. Hope you can make it!
Realizing a Dream: What's Next Awards Winner Works Backstage at NYFW
“The moment I decided I wanted to go to beauty school, New York Fashion Week was my biggest goal,” said Laura Rocha, 2017 Sebastian Professional’s What’s Next Awards winner. This weekend, with the help of Wella's Hairdressers at Heart and Sebastian Professional’s What’s Next Awards, she’s making it happen.
5 Easy Steps to Improving Your Health as a Stylist
A Sola Studio artist shares her tips for staying fit and healthy despite all the demands of being a hairdresser and salon owner.
Sponsor Spotlight: Sola Salon Studios
Throughout September, Sola shared tips on stylist wellness and self-care in preparation for the busy holiday season.
Searching for Advice: Looking for Wellness Info or Inspiration?
Looking online for wellness info or inspiration? Here are some guidelines and hairdresser-specific resources to optimize your experience.
5 Tips for Working Parents
Both Solo Artists, mother/daughter duo, Tammy and Lauren Muniz, have developed an ideal working relationship. Though the family business model may not be ideal for everyone, Tammy and Lauren have garnered a lot of success with this strategy. Today, there are plenty of working stylists who are trying to navigate the landscape of developing their own business while staying involved with their families. Here are a few pointers.
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Breakthrough: Researchers Find Causes of Balding and Gray Hair
Promising news for people who experience graying hair or balding is finally here—and it was actually discovered accidentally! Who knew?
Andrea Saccone-Snyder: An Introvert Finds Her Path in the Salon Industry
A little burnout can wake you up to your true calling while keeping you in the industry you love.
What’s Causing Your Lower Back Pain?
Many hairdressers fight back pain for much of their careers, but standing long periods isn't the only cause. Learn more.
Jaclyn Ceron: Finding Your “Why”
A hairdresser who learned how to drop both weight and stress shares her journey and tips online as The Fit Hairdresser.
J. Christopher Salon Opens as First Biolage R.A.W. Flagship Salon in U.S.
The NYC launch of J. Christopher Salon, the nation's first Biolage R.A.W. flagship salon, focused on health with celeb attendees including model and actress Ireland Baldwin.