Career
Retirement Planning: 401k vs. IRA...What's the Difference?
What's the difference between an IRA and a 401k? Ulta Beauty's Anna Manukyan breaks it down for us.
MY SALON Suite Offers New Scholarship Opportunities for Students
MY SALON Suite, salon suite franchise, is offering 10 aspiring beauty and wellness professionals $1,000 scholarships in support of their education.
Meet Eva, Your New AI Assistant
Your personal AI chatbot is coming to a salon near you sooner than you think. Surveys indicate clients love the convenience of working with your AI "assistant." Let's call her Eva...
Financial Terms to Know: REIT
What is a REIT, and what are the advantages of investing in one? Financial educator Anna Manukyan breaks it down for us.
Beauty Gives Back Empowers Beauty Pros
Beauty Gives Back inspires, empowers, motivates and gives scholarships and grants to salon professionals, barbers, and students.
3 Questions About Wigs: Helping Your Newly-Diagnosed Salon Client
A wig is a great choice for hair substitution during a cancer diagnosis but where do you begin to find the right one? Kim Becker, founder of Hello Gorgeous! of HOPE, Inc. suggests what questions to ask a salon guest going through cancer treatment.
Summer Celebrations: Expert Tips for Enjoying the Festivities Sober
As July 4th approaches, an addiction recovery expert gives seven tips to avoid a relapse and stay sober during this period where temptation presents itself at social events.
5 Steps To Transition From Beauty Professional To Successful Salon Owner
Salon Suite expert and consultant Karen Kaminski shares her experience and understanding of the Salon Suite market.
Bridgerton Invites Viewers to Celebrate Diverse Expressions of Love
Who knew? According to relationship coach and sex guru Katie Flowers, the Netflix series Bridgerton offers beautiful examples of modern love.
MODERN SALON Boot Camp Is Headed to Atlanta
This will be our 7th Boot Camp and an extra-special one. We'll be learning from leading beauty industry educators and coaches, while also celebrating 100 years of MODERN and our MODERN SALON 100.
30 Career Options for Licensed Cosmetologists
From makeup artist to brand educator to trichologist, there's something for everyone.
5 Tips To Establish and Scale Your Salon Business
What I realized early on was, beauty professionals were less inclined to undertake the complexities of a traditional salon business. Instead, they were seeking alternatives to enhance their work environment, increase their earnings, be more creative and seek a better work life balance.
Can I Dip into My Retirement Savings?
Is it ever a good idea to borrow from your retirement savings early? Anna Manukyan explains when it may or may not be helpful to consider it.
5 Time-Saving Tips From a 6-Figure Business Owner
As a seasoned stylist, I've discovered invaluable time-saving techniques that have revolutionized the way I manage and grow my business.
Boost Productivity and Balance: Start with the Big Tasks First
When we asked Elizabeth Faye how she creates some balance among the many competing needs of our lives—family, work, clients, marketing, social media—she gave us a great visual to hold onto.
Ask Popular Nobody: Q&A with Barber & Educator John Mosley
Watch this Q&A session with #ItTakesAPro team member, barber and educator John Mosley, where he shares quick tips on being the best professional you can be.
Building Additional Revenue Streams for Owners and Stylists
For salon owners and hair stylists, creating personal brands and hosting impactful events are potent strategies to survive and thrive in this competitive environment. Oliver Golden, co-founder of FounderSix, shows you how.