Career
The Power and Importance of Black Barbershops
Barbershops have always been more than a place to get a haircut and a shave. They are community spaces, and Steven Wren, a Wahl Pro Educator and barber, discusses how shops in traditionally Black and African-American communities have special significance.
by Anne Moratto
From Student to Pro: How to Upgrade from School Shears
Choosing your own shears after graduating from cosmetology school can be tricky - and a big investment. Sam Villa ArTeam Member Jesse Linares shares his tips on picking the right shears for your needs.
Your Chair Is Full, But You Feel Empty: Mastering Salon Solitude
If you begin to willingly walk into your alone time, something shifts. You stop looking for people, places, and things to validate your existence. You see aloneness as freedom.
Stylists Share Their Advice for the Post-Holiday Quiet Period
This period after the holidays can bring on a huge lull for hairstylists. We asked Cosmo Prof's team of professionals to offer their best advice on how to deal with the January-February slow period.
4 Tips for Staying Financially Savvy in the New Year
Have you taken a look at your finances recently? With the start of the new year, now's a good time!
5 Mindsets That Create Success: A Stylist's Guide to Thinking Bigger in 2025
Remember: Your mindset is like your signature technique - it needs regular attention, refinement, and care to create outstanding results. Here are five mindset shifts that can transform your career:
MODERN SALON Top 10 Articles of 2024
They cover your favorite reads related to your salon career, your favorite trending hair cuts, some of your favorite color formulas, and more!
A Colorful Career: Top Tips for Growing Your Vivids Business
PRAVANA Digital Education Manager Samantha Sellars outlines her best tips for fostering the growth of your vivids business.
Top 10 Design Trends for 2025
We are always on the lookout for the next big trend in design because home design trends translate to salon and spa design. And as we move into 2025, home design trends reflect a balance of practicality, inclusivity, and enduring style.
by Anne Moratto
Salon Suite Design Ideas: Create a Space That Reflects Your Brand
Your salon suite is more than just a workspace—it's a reflection of your brand and your clients' expectations. Discover expert design tips and inspiring examples from top salon professionals to craft a space that blends style, function, and creativity. From must-have furnishings to clever DIY elements, learn how to create a salon suite that leaves a lasting impression.
by Anne Moratto
How Missed Appointments Affect ROI and What Salon Professionals Can Do About Them
An age-old headache across the salon industry has been no-show appointments, which often take a chunk out of your ROI and cost the industry billions of dollars per year. Especially for smaller businesses in the beauty industry, fewer missed appointments translates to better use of time, not to mention increased profitability.
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Why Salons Can No Longer Afford to Ignore the Power of Memberships
According to new data from Boulevard, despite their collective desire to open new revenue streams and improve client satisfaction, most salons have yet to meaningfully explore the world of memberships.
The Power of Your Hands: Lessons Behind the Chair
I’m almost 80. I’ve had plenty of time to reflect. How did salon work shape my life? If I could live it all over again, would I choose this path? My answer: absolutely. Here's why.
Create Your Salon Future With Ulta Beauty
Whether you’re graduating beauty school, seeking your first salon home, or looking to level up to a salon that better fits your life situation and goals, once you have a cosmetology license, you’ve got beautiful options.
Sponsored by Ulta Beauty
Investing 101: What Level of Risk vs. Growth Potential Is Right for You?
What should your investment profile be like in terms of growth potential? Anna Manukyan explains.
Prepare for Small Business Saturday® with American Express
The busy holiday season is here, and with it comes jam-packed days, last-minute client requests and booming retail sales. For many salon owners, the highlight of the season is Small Business Saturday® (SBS). This year on Saturday, November 30, consumers can take their shopping into the small businesses in their communities.
Sponsored by Amex