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How Beauty Pros Can Prevent Pain: Somatic Movement for Career Longevity
Working in beauty doesn’t have to hurt. Learn how Somatic Movement helps hairstylists, lash artists, and other beauty pros release tension, improve posture, and extend their careers.
The Path to Financial Empowerment for Beauty Professionals
Take charge of your financial future with Beauty Finance Group and Beautiful Wealth Academy. Accessible, expert-led courses designed for beauty professionals are here to transform your relationship with money.
DIY Suite Style: How One Hairstylist Transformed Her Space into a Wonderland
Hairstylist and salon suite owner Hollianne Davidson of Revolution Hair shares how she turned a “safe" design into a style that is a true reflection of herself.
by Anne Moratto
Grit & Glamour: Ogle School’s $4K Beauty Scholarship
Apply for Ogle School’s $4,000 Grit & Glamour Scholarship for future cosmetologists and estheticians in Texas and Georgia. Deadlines from Aug–Nov 2025.
More Than Hair: Redefining Professionalism in the Beauty Industry for 2025 and Beyond
Professionalism in beauty isn’t just about polished looks—it’s about connection, service, and creating safe spaces for clients. Here’s how stylists can elevate their craft in 2025.
Learn How to Book Red Carpet and Celebrity Styling Jobs with Monae Everett
Celebrity stylist Monae Everett is hosting a free training to help beauty pros break into editorial, red carpet, and on-set work. Learn how to get noticed—and get booked.
Discover Your Hairdresser Archetype: Quiz Reveals What’s Fueling—or Draining—Your Creativity
Award-winning hairdresser Vivienne Mackinder’s new Creative Archetype Quiz helps stylists identify one of five personality types that shape their artistry, income, and client relationships—plus how to balance them for lasting joy behind the chair.
The Ones We Lose: How to Stop Student Attrition in Barber and Beauty Schools
Too many students leave beauty and barber programs without saying goodbye. Rodrick Samuels explores why they disappear—and how educators and school leaders can help them stay.
How to Cut a Flattering Pixie Haircut: Step-by-Step with Adrian Sandoval
Learn how to cut the perfect pixie haircut with expert advice from Sam Villa Team Member Adrian Sandoval. Step-by-step techniques and pro tools included.
by Anne Moratto
How Top Color Experts Handle Formulation, Gray Coverage, and Client Expectations
MODERN SALON gathered three top educators for a candid, technical conversation on all things professional hair color. Megan Winfield, Adrienne Dara, and Marco Pelusi share their tips on consultations, upgraded services, formulation, and strategies for gray coverage that stylists can implement immediately.
by Anne Moratto
How to Create an Unforgettable Salon Experience That Builds Loyalty and Community Impact
What makes clients come back again and again? It’s more than a good haircut or manicure. Kim Becker shares how delivering a “first-time” feeling and giving back to the community helped her salon stand out and succeed.
Why Head Spa Services Are the Scalp-Care Trend Every Salon Should Explore
At MODERN SALON Boot Camp, stylist and suite owner Alyssa Salmon explained how offering head spa treatments—complete with scalp analysis, aromatherapy, and therapeutic massage—has helped her grow a new client base and meet the rising demand for wellness-focused salon services.
by Anne Moratto
How to Build Career Connections in Beauty: Expert Networking Advice from K18’s Sabrina Sanborn
Want to grow your career as a beauty professional? K18 Sales Manager Sabrina Sanborn shares advice on networking, mentorship, and self-advocacy—from attending hair shows to finding the right guidance to reach your goals.
The Red Flags That Say “Don’t Take That Salon Job”
Looking for a healthy salon job? Watch for these red flags in listings, interviews, and salon culture to avoid a toxic environment and find the right fit.
by Anne Moratto
Podcasting 101: A Q & A with Corey Gray of Hairdustry
To explore the why of starting a podcast in the professional beauty world, we spoke to Corey Gray, co-founder of Hairdustry and co-host of the popular Your Day Off podcast.
Finding Your Spark: How Photoshoots and Competitions Saved Me
Hear Michelle Pargee's advice on finding your WHY through photoshoots and competitions.