Career

One-on-One Mentorship and Coaching with Sonya Dove

Here's your opportunity for 1:1 mentorship with global creative ambassador for Wella Professionals Sonya Dove to develop your full potential as a stylist, colorist, and beyond.

Don't End Your Career Broke: An Interview with Steve Ellis of Untouchable Academy

After a lifetime in the business, Steve Ellis has seen licensed beauty and barbering professionals make some not-so-great choices around money...and he wants that to change. 

Power Up Your Consultations with The Pause Technique

If you could change one simple thing in your communication, you could completely transform how people perceive your needs. I lived many years unaware of this magical move. As soon as I learned it, I began using it everywhere. And it works!

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.

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. 

Wahl Barber Academy Celebrates Grand Opening

Wahl recently held the grand opening of its new academy in the presence of top industry professionals in a pre-ABS celebration in Chicago.

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

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.

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Celebrated for Beauty and Cosmetology Education

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture, a leader in beauty education specializing in Cosmetology and Esthetics, received the second annual Beauty School of the Year Award from the American Association of Cosmetology Schools.

Grinding Smarter Not Just Harder

Inspiring client confidence requires hard work but think carefully and choose the hard that rewards you the most.

New Data Revealed on Beauty Professionals’ Earnings

The Pro Beauty Compensation Study by Qnity Institute provides new information about compensation in the professional beauty industry.

What Does it Take to be a $100,000 a Year Hairdresser?

Ready to up your game in the New Year? Want to make more money?  Build a bigger clientele? After many years in this industry, I have identified certain habits and practices that helped hairdressers thrive.

Follow Your Passion, Find Your Focus, Grow Your Career

Beauty pros share facts and views on finding the right salon and path—and why specializing in a single service can make financial and lifestyle sense for stylists at any stage.

Sponsored by Great Clips

TRESemmé Future Stylists Fund Year 3 Now Open for Applications

TRESemmé has kicked off its appliction period for the Future Stylists Fund, where aspiring Black female hairstylists can apply to receive a $10,000 scholarship for cosmetology school tuition. Discover more about the program and find out how to apply.

8 Seasonal Self-Care Strategies for Beauty Professionals

It's the busiest time of the year for most salon professionals. Before you dive into the holidays, consider these self-care tips to prevent burnout and overwhelm.