Career

Using A.I. Can Make Your Art Easier to Prepare, Polish, and Share

How can AI support the salon community? Tucker Cinalli with S.E.T. haus productions talks about this new world and how it can be effective for your business.

Did You Fall in Love This Gemini Season?

We started a new content series with beauty professional, business and energetics coach, Yara de la Torre, called the Cosmos Update. She shared that Gemini Season is a time of good vibes and some flirty energy.

Are Secrets Kept In the Salon?

What you hear in the salon should stay in the salon, unless it is a matter of personal safety.

Sweet Salon Suite Design Inspiration

It's your home away from home, make it your own. As an independent beauty pro, you are responsible for designing your own space. We asked two suite groups and a salon furniture and equipment supplier to share their best suggestions for designing an independent pro suite that will make your work a pleasure.

Therapist? We Prefer our Hair Stylist, Say 1 in 3

Timely Topic: Are hair stylists/barbers bridging the mental health therapy gap? 1 in 3 say so, according to a survey of 1,005 Americans by pollsters iPsos eNation, on behalf of AQ, an anxiety management app that tracks anxiety in real-time.

Artist Spotlight: Donna Jordan

Stylist Donna Jordan ran her own salon for twelve years before pivoting to franchise salons—and she never looked back. Now Vice President of operations at Supercuts, Donna encourages other mid-career artists to consider the same path. Donna Jordan’s artist spotlight is a story of changing direction—and succeeding.

Sponsored by Supercuts

Healthy Hairdresser: 3 Tips for Preventing Injury

We look at things from the ground up, starting with proper footwear, stance and use of your wrist in this quick wellness takeaway for stylists. 

Hurry Up! Special Pricing for Tickets to Boot Camp to Celebrate Independent Beauty Professional Week

We're extending Hairstylist Appreciation Day into a full week of celebrating Independent Beauty Pros with a VERY special ticket offer to our MODERN SALON Independent Boot Camp. This Miami event includes a full-day of business building education, plus lunch, cocktails and swag, and so much connection and engagement with your fellow independents and industry leading coaches.

1 in 3 Americans View Their Stylist as a Therapist

Psychohairapy is in session. A study by reveals that 55% of stylists provide emotional support during appointments.

Artistry and Excitement at Supercuts Event

Supercuts is reintroducing live events in a big way. Supercuts hosted 850 educators, managers, and stylists at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas in January for Las Vegas Education Destination, a two-day blowout event of training, inspiration, and connection. Stylists enjoyed a high-fashion hair show, celebrity demonstrations of the newest, most in-demand techniques, and an amazing celebration with the Supercuts family.

Sponsored by Supercuts

Going Independent Meant More of Everything Good for This Artist

In this short video, Steven Wren--a Faces of Sola Salon Studios Ambassador and a Wahl Platform Artist--talks to us about how his career took him to being his own boss, inside his shop.

Boundaries and Breathwork: How Both Lead to a Healthier Business

Shelby Bettencourt, a stylist, salon owner, podcast host, and breathwork facilitator, will be presenting at MODERN SALON's Independent Bootcamp in Miami on May 22 on the topic of boundaries and how to communicate them clearly to help others understand our needs and limits.  In this short video interview, Bettencourt gives us a sneak preview to her presentation.

MY SALON Suite Announces Unlock Your Dream Suite Contest Winner

My Salon Suite invited aspiring beauty professionals to apply for once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to "Unlock Your Dream Suite" and Shaela Thomas, owner of Soulful Intentions Esthetics has been announced as this year's winner of the contest.

How to Build a Brand: Winning Marketing Strategies with Elyse Rox

Salon owner and stylist life coach Elyse Rox gives us tons of insight on how she built herself a winning brand, and how you can do the same.

NEW SERIES: Increase Your Astrological Awareness with The Cosmos Updates

MODERN SALON and Yara de la Torre are collaborating on a new content series that will merge business and the movement of the cosmos.  It was inspired by de la Torre's journey of self-discovery, during which time she delved deep into modalities like astrology, numerology, and tarot. 

A Hybrid Salon Training Employee-Based Stylists to Become Independent

If your dream is to be your own boss, J. Roberts wants to provide you with the skills to get there and succeed.

Advice from Keratin Complex Brand Ambassador Adrienne Velazquez

Adrienne Velazquez, Keratin's brand ambassador, is an educator and influencer, who shares her advice for female beauty professionals.