Career
4 Step Consultation Process Guaranteed to Boost Profit and Growth
Remember, this is actually a tool for both stylist and guest. It sets the stylist up for success as a service provider, and ensures the guest receives an unforgettable service…one that she will talk about with friends and family time and again.
Creative Color and a Strong Corrective Game Keeps This Stylist's Career Moving Forward
Meghan Felicione, member of the Ulta Beauty Design Team, can flex her creative muscles as an employee at the salon.
Your Career: A Time to Reconnect and Reinvent
What a year of transition for salon pros. And what an exciting time to come together again.
Sponsored by Ulta Beauty
We Don't Do Saturdays
David and Nicole Barnett of High Performance Stylist tell us about their new cause, which they say has the potential to revolutionize the salon industry.
When Anxiety Strikes at Work, Here Are Seven Ways to Calm Yourself Down
We all have those moments when work is just too much. A book written for frontline healthcare workers has some actionable, practical advice for anyone in a stressful work situation who suddenly feels overwhelmed, and on the verge of panic.
Skinforyou App Simplifies Skincare Services
Developed by stylist and beauty expert Dani Everson, the app helps estheticians drive business and allows clients to feel empowered.
Owning a Salon Is Easy... Said No One EVER! 10 Lessons Learned When Opening a Salon
Who am I? Well, I am the accidental salon owner. And although I have been blessed more times than I can count in my first year as a salon owner, it didn't come without at least a dozen lessons and being served quite a few pieces of humble pie.
Money Management for Independent Stylists
When you go solo, you have more financial considerations. An expert lays it all out for you here.
How to Start a Lash Business: Tips from London Lash Pro's Founder
An entrepreneur offers insight into the business-building strategies that worked for her to build a thriving lash business.
Top 8 Things to Consider When Buying a Salon Chair
With so many options and price points on the styling chair market, finding and investing in the best salon chair(s) for your salon can be intimidating when wading through the various options. But it doesn't have to be. These guidelines can help make your next salon chair purchase stress-free.
How to Pick a Perfect Salon Layout
Whether you are just pondering a salon layout change or you are in the middle of a salon renovation, we hope this article will help guide your direction. A salon layout that accommodates its guests and stylists will help business boom while keeping employees and clients happy.
8 Ways to Keep the Salon Team Happy
Employee turnover is expensive. In a business where competition is stiff and profit hinges on excellent customer service, salon owners should consider this checklist for ways to create happier employees.
5 Questions for the 'Your Day Off' Guys
Three years ago best friends and fellow hairdressers bought some equipment, converted a spare room into a studio and launched their "Your Day Off" podcast, exploring the inspiring stories within the beauty industry. SALON TODAY catches up with them and poses five questions.
by Stacey Soble
A Rewarding Business
American Express is helping salon owners get their businesses back on track with tips, tools, discounts and more.
Sponsored by Amex
The Last Beauty Show
"I heard myself say I might not be back next year because my knees refuse to hold me up for two hours—and they cried. Then, they stood and applauded for what seemed an eternity—and I cried."
Editorial Stylist Recommends: Two Products To Bring On Set To Every Photo Shoot
Justin Toves-Vincilione (@ahappyjustin), a Los Angeles-based stylist and Ulta Beauty Design Team member, has worked strategically and creatively to take his editorial styling skills to the next level. He recently revealed two secret weapon products he now makes sure he has in his session kit every time he goes on set.
Minerva Beauty Offers Cosmetology Scholarships through Canvas ME
A industry partnership results in quarterly scholarship opportunities for beauty school students.