Career
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.
Opinion: One Entrepreneur Sees a Growing Shift Back Toward Team Salon Models
There’s a collective craving to return to what made this industry special in the first place: collaboration.
The Future Belongs to the Flexible: Not Another Club Offers Business and Life Coaching for the Hair Industry
Launching June 11, 2025, Not Another Club offers coaching that supports both business growth and personal wellbeing for salon pros.
Mental Health in the Salon: How Beauty Pros Handle Burnout and Set Boundaries
Discover how top beauty professionals recognize burnout, build healthy boundaries, and protect their mental health in the salon industry. Insights from MODERN SALON's Mental Health Awareness Month panel.
by Anne Moratto
Hair Science 101: Life Cycle of Hair
As much as it is true that hair is not composed of living biomaterial, it still certainly has a life cycle. Here are the different phases in the life cycle of a hair strand and the highlights of each, in a nutshell.
by Tej Belagodu
What to Say--or Not Say--to Someone Grieving
Mckenzie Kool, Psychologist, MC, RPsych provides us with guidance on what may or not be helpful in speaking with someone who has suffered a significant loss.
Hair Science 101: Attributes of Hair
This article rounds up the fundamental attributes of hair and some popular methods to quickly assess each.
by Tej Belagodu
Why I Could Never Save Money
Salon work is emotional- full of highs and lows all day long. We give a lot, and sometimes we want something in return: comfort, a treat, a little reward.
A Haven of Opportunity: LifeSpa’s Built-In Clientele Offers Fast-Paced Growth
Salon and spa service providers often struggle to find an employer who will offer them benefits, pay a living wage and provide flexibility for work/life balance. LifeSpa, the nation’s largest full-service salon and spa located inside Life Time Athletic Country Clubs with 150+ LifeSpa locations across North America, offers them all of the above and so much more.
Sponsored by LifeSpa