Career
A Path for Everyone: Great Clips Salons Offer Diverse Career Opportunities
Locally owned Great Clips salons offer a wide variety of career opportunities, competitive compensation, supportive salon teams and opportunities to grow your skills, both technically and professionally.
Sponsored by Great Clips
Are Salon Suites Becoming Too Cheap? The Hidden Risks of Low Salon Suite Rent
Salon suite consultant Karen Kaminski explains why cheap salon suite rent can destabilize the salon suite business model and why value-based pricing may be a smarter strategy.
Magical Creatures: Why These Stylists Love Creating Fantasy Hair Color
These stylists practice hairdresser magic, transforming clients into unicorns, mermaids, rainbows and living works of art.
by Anne Moratto
Keratin Complex Launches KC on Tour 2026 with Tabatha Coffey
Keratin Complex is taking education on the road in 2026 with the launch of KC on Tour, a live event series featuring industry icon and salon business coach Tabatha Coffey.
by Anne Moratto
Why Soft Skills and Client Communication Matter More Than Ever in the Beauty Industry
Modern professionalism is evolving beyond hard skills. Technical training is essential but about 85 percent of job success comes from soft skills. In a world where AI and automation are increasing, human connection becomes more valuable, not less.
by Anne Moratto
Author Daniel Cubillo Drops the Blueprint for Building a Career in the Content Arena
In his new book "The Creative Mastermind," a writer and creative executive behind brands such as "Top Chef," "Fear Factor," and "Real Housewives," shares his insider knowledge for navigating today's chaotic content landscape.
What Custom Notifications Tell Us About the Personalized Future of the Salon Client Experience
Personalization is no longer just the cherry on top; it’s the whole sundae. If clients don’t feel like you designed and personalized the experience just for them, they’ll find a salon that does.
Beautiful Careers Happen Here
Ulta Beauty is always innovating to meet professionals where they are. Amazing transformations happened at The Salon at Ulta Beauty in 2025, and Ulta Beauty artistry and education will be everywhere you want to go in the year ahead. Come see all The Salon at Ulta Beauty has planned for you in 2026!
Sponsored by Ulta Beauty
Proven Ideas to Boost Your Bottom Line This Year
These educators share their success strategies, from memberships, add-on services, and special promotions.
The Intelligent Salon: Why Behavior, Not Just Products, Now Informs Beauty
The future salon will diagnose, personalize, and curate like a tech company, but connect, listen, and care like the neighborhood hub it has always been.
LEAD Is Redefining What’s Possible for Beauty Professionals
A collaboration between L’Oréal USA and Arizona State University, LEAD ROLFS Global Institute provides an accredited degree pathway for licensed beauty professionals to complete an associate’s and bachelor’s degree.
by Anne Moratto
OLAPLEX Opens Global Educator Applications
OLAPLEX has officially opened its Global Educator Call, inviting passionate professionals to apply and become part of the brand’s next generation of educators.
From “Health Loss” to High-Tech: How Functional Trichology and Exosomes Are Changing Hair Thinning Services
For salons and stylists ready to tackle hair-thinning, understanding the why, building the right network of partners, and offering scalp-focused services will be key.
by Anne Moratto
MODERN SALON Trending Articles of 2025
It's that time, again, when we pour through past coverage, and see which article resonated the most with our readers.
by Anne Moratto
Qnity Launches SOLO to Boost Financial Literacy for Beauty & Wellness Solopreneurs
Qnity, Inc., a provider of financial education and consulting to the beauty and wellness industry, announced the launch of SOLO by Qnity, a specialized platform designed exclusively for independent beauty and wellness professionals.
New Year’s Resolutions: The Quitters Guide
I recognize the desire to become a better person with new boundaries and goals, but I know I will not deliver on the going-to-the-gym part. Who am I kidding?
Q the Control: The Daily Planner That Stops Service Pros From Winging It
New 2026 planner offers a simple, repeatable system to track income, manage debt, and stay organized without overwhelm.
by Anne Moratto