Career
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
Salon Service Pricing 101
We often hear the phrase "know your numbers," but what does that actually mean? What numbers and factors should you consider when setting your prices? What strategies will ensure you are charging appropriately? And how does pricing relate to branding and avoiding burnout?
How to Handle a Client Complaint or Fix a Service Issue
No stylist is perfect, but handling a client complaint with professionalism and offering solutions can turn a negative into a positive.
Hair Science 101: Chemistry of Hair
If you want to sound nerdy to your next science-inclined client or you’ve just gotten a little hazy on the chemistry of hair, read on for a quick run down!
by Tej Belagodu
Five Steps to Change Your Karma
My name’s Ambika, and I’m the founder of DEVANE, my new luxury wellness company based on the timeless knowledge called Ayurveda. And yes, I’m here to tell you that your Karma may be repaired.
How to Minimize No-Shows and Cancellations
By consistently enforcing these policies, you establish a professional and reliable system that minimizes last-minute cancellations, protects your revenue, and reinforces the value of your time and expertise as a stylist.
Nearly 200 Cosmetology Students Named to Beacon Class 2025
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) announced the Beacon Class of 2025, the newest group of emerging talent poised to shape the future of the industry. Nearly 200 students from across the US were accepted. Students receive exclusive access to industry experts and education.
The Top Hair Stylist Insurance Claims
While liability claims might not be the first thing you think of when starting your hairstyling journey, it’s crucial to be aware of the common insurance claims in the beauty industry.
HAIR SCIENCE 101: The Anatomy of Hair
We're sharing this refresher on the Anatomy of Hair as part of our MODERN SALON 101 series, a focus on the fundamentals. Because no matter how long you’ve been working at your craft, the basics are always worth revisiting.
by Tej Belagodu
The Beauty of Boundaries in Your Salon Business: A Panel Discussion
At Premiere Anaheim on February 23rd, MODERN SALON's Anne Moratto moderated a panel discussion around the importance of establishing healthy boundaries in your beauty business with four industry experts.
by Anne Moratto