Career
The Three-Minute Consultation
The number one reason a client moves to another salon goes like this: “I always walked out looking the same.” How did this happen? You stopped doing a consultation for returning clients because familiarity fooled you into thinking you knew the client so well it wasn’t necessary. Wrong.
New iluk PRO App Designed 100% for Self-Employed Beauty Pros
The all-in-one app manages all the administrative tasks so independents can focus on their business or take time off.
5 Ways New Stylists Can Find Success in 2021 and Beyond
While the Covid-19 pandemic introduced a great deal of uncertainty, a celebrity stylist and salon owner shares some of her tips for salon success, no matter the business climate or outlook.
Why I Opened a Salon During a Pandemic
This pandemic forced change for a lot of people. It made us question everything in our lives; our careers, our priorities, even where we live in the world. Huge changes had to happen and we had to pivot to remain relevant. The interesting thing is that out of a horrific, scary situation wonderful new opportunities were born.
Three Things to Never Share with Clients
It’s easy to forget that the real reason a client is in your chair is to get their hair, nails, or skin done. There are three items I would never share with someone I see every six weeks for a paid service—no matter how cool they are.
Blogging Isn’t Dead: How to Write to Grow Your Community
With the rise of social media, it may feel as though there isn’t a market for blogs anymore. But Freddy Razo, a California-based barber disagrees. Big time.
What Is Clubhouse? How Salon Pros & Businesses Can Build a Following
This audio-chat app has the world talking, and there are some unique benefits for the salon industry.
4 Foil Placements and Their Effects
“I’ve had many questions about vertical placement, as if it is a foreign concept, but the truth is all of us have used this placement. You just don’t remember."
by Anne Moratto
Why You Need a Mentor and Where to Find One
Almost every experienced professional has something to teach, but finding the best mentor is really up to you. Rosy Salon Software's Rachel D'Angelo shares her own mentorship journey, and encourages you to seek your own.
Before You Move to Another Salon
A salon, like a boyfriend, is never one hundred percent what you want. If you want to save a salon job (or a relationship), here are some suggestions and things to consider.
Ulta Beauty's Pro Team Brings Its Inclusive Initiatives to Life
Inclusivity was the inspiration behind Ulta Beauty's latest collection. See how this team conceptualized its brand goals on set.
Sponsored by Ulta Beauty
Seize the Sale: Sam Villa on the Simplicity of Retailing
As Redken introduces a renovation of their haircare packaging, Global Ambassador Sam Villa talks about how this update will make it easier than ever for stylists to provide value to their clients.
by Anne Moratto
What Not To Say To Your Queer Clients
The Dresscode Project's mission is to educate and empower hair stylists and barbers to give people haircuts that help them look the way they feel, and to provide education, events and support to stylists looking to create safer spaces in their areas.
Hope Notes: Hairstylists Share Their 2020 Survival Stories
What do a bridal stylist, a salon owner and a traveling educator have in common? They’re all beauty pros who persevered in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, MODERN SALON Artist Connective members share what success looks in the face of adversity.
7 Examples of How Art Can Enhance the Client Experience
An original piece of art can elevate the client experience by evoking an emotion, connecting the client to the brand and making the service memorable. See seven of our favorite examples of salon art.
by Stacey Soble
Ulta Beauty Shares Its Tips on Inspiring Through Virtual Education
Virtual education is more important than ever. Ulta Beauty shares how its team has navigated training and online education in a COVID-era.
Sponsored by Ulta Beauty
5 Money-Making Express Services Every Stylist Should Offer
If there’s anything we’ve learned this past year, it’s that in order to survive and thrive we must adapt the way we do business at the chair.