Career
Talking Points to Share with Your Clients on Coronavirus
Take what works and leave the rest. During a time of so much uncertainty, we want to offer you some shortcuts to communication and examples of how salons are talking about the steps they are taking to keep their space a clean, welcoming one.
by Anne Moratto
Sola Salon Studios Opens 500th Location
This milestone means 15,000 beauty professionals now call Sola home.
Nail Artist Julie Kandalec Has Style
Julie Kandalec has fantastic personal style! Learn more about the manicurist to the stars.
The Makeup Show - 2020 Announcements
The Makeup Show is gearing up for an exciting 2020. This year, in addition to the show’s newly added international expansion, The Makeup Show will also add hair education to all shows. Details here.
Coty Pro and Marianna Team Up to Serve Students
Color and Style Leader and Top Education Supplier Forge School Kit Partnership
Channel Cutting: Have You Done It?
It's not a new technique and its one that many hairdressers embrace, but channel cutting can still sound a bit daunting to a client. If you want to be able to introduce this method of hair thinning, here are some great video examples to illustrate the technique.
by Anne Moratto
Open for Business: Coronavirus Resources for Salon Pros
Cosmetologists Chicago (CC) shares its efforts around the Coronavirus. Cosmetologists Chicago and local partners continue to monitor the evolving situation surrounding COVID-19.
Spirit Guide: Insight from a 40-Year Career in the Salon
Carlos Valenzuela has a genius for life. His successful professional beauty career and his deep connection to the stylist has made him a mentor and model to be followed.
by Anne Moratto
Help Clients Reach their Hair Goals with this Software Feature
With Salon Iris, stylists can help deliver dream hair to their clients by personalizing services based on client history, detailed notes and previous purchases.
by Mary Kaleta
Should You Specialize? Hairstylists Who Have and Have Not Weigh-In
Some of these stylists chose to specialize in either coloring or cutting...and some decided they didn't want to choose. Hear from them on how their decisions have shaped their beauty career.
by Anne Moratto
Why Your Salon Needs Text Marketing
San Diego colorist Hannah Menor discusses her favorite feature of her Salon Iris software—text marketing—and how it's made an impact on her business.
by Mary Kaleta
TRENDING: Dark Nude Blonde
The perfect blend of warm and cool tones in this color.
by Anne Moratto
Genbook Helps Stylists Maintain Focus and Elevate Experience
Entrepreneurs need to find solutions to streamline their businesses so they can attend to their clients and their craft.
by Anne Moratto
Follow This Beauty Hero Giving Hope to the Hopeless
She travels the world, sharing her story, offering training, guidance, and a love for the transforming power of beauty.
by Anne Moratto
How Competition Changed One Stylist as a Professional and a Person
“This is where the real value of entering this competition lies. It teaches you new skills, discipline, time management, and emotional skills.”
by Anne Moratto
Salon Friendships: Remembering My Friend, Bill Doran
"Those special co-workers who ride the ups and downs of career and life with us are priceless."
In-Depth: Cutting a Razored Bob
Get the in-depth details for cutting a razored bob (with video tutorial!)