Dry, Itchy Scalp: Advice From an Expert On Treating It
What's the difference between dry scalp and dandruff? How can you help clients during these cold, dry months? The answers to these questions and more from a scalp health expert.
by Anne Moratto
How to Make the Most of Trading Services for Social Media Recognition
If you're going to offer free services to an influencer, here's what to consider asking of them. Great advice from a stylist who is, himself, a must-follow.
by Anne Moratto
Operating Independently? Let Software Guide Your Business
The secret to keeping your clients happy in your chair and out of the salon!
Sponsored by STX
3 Smart Ideas For An Instant Business Boost
Looking for a few new clients? Wondering about the best way to build the book of a new stylist? Here’s how three salons created innovative, inexpensive and highly effective digital strategies to achieve their goals.
Sponsored by SalonCentric
LISTEN NOW: Interview with MODERN SALON Editor in Chief Alison Alhamed
MODERN SALON’s Editor in Chief Alison Alhamed shares her insight into what’s happening with media in the salon world—including the evolution of advertising and editorial—plus tips for salons on marketing in the digital age, and how to reach a broader audience.
6 Things to Consider Before Buying a Salon Point-of-Sale Software System
Selecting a salon management system that does everything you need it to do can be a daunting task. Get the answers to these six questions before you commit.
She Combined Her Love of Beauty and Yoga in Her Own Self-Care Line
This busy entrepreneur wanted to help people find a balanced approach to beauty and wellness.
by Anne Moratto
Passionate About Pixies: Cutting, Styling, and Loving Them
This artist has developed a large social following of stylists who admire her short haircuts and the beautiful color she uses to complement each design. Get some of her top tips for styling these looks.
by Anne Moratto
How to Personalize Your Next Haircut
Short demonstrations of a variety of techniques to add defining, one-of-a-kind touches to every cut.
by Anne Moratto
How Much Does a Salon Point-of-Sale System Cost?
Salon POS solutions range in price from free to $200/month and up. Typically prices are based on the number of users, and there may be additional costs for installation, hardware, and payment processing.
Small Business Saturday Ideas for Salons and Spas
Small Business Saturday is fast approaching! Here's how salons, spas and barbershops can create promotions that encourage customers to shop small.
Work Efficiently, Look Cool with Salon Armor
The creator of the magnetic wrist band wanted to help hairstylists work smarter, make more money, and love their career as much as she loves hers.
by Anne Moratto
The Midlight Technique : One-Step Color Correction
The Midlight makeover acts as a targeted base bump, providing minimal lift with intentional warmth, while maintaining some of the base color and adding highlights in one step.
by Anne Moratto
Razor Cutting: Watch a Master at Work
Shannon Rha's clients have been traveling from Canada and New York to go under her knife, so to speak. She creates these gorgeous shapes with both razor and shears.
by Anne Moratto
Pros and Cons of Instagram Hiding Visible Likes
How will hiding likes impact the professional beauty industry? We polled influencers and Instagram power users to see how they feel about the pending US changes that began rolling out in other countries earlier this year.
Salon Burnout: How To Spot It and What To Do About It
Here are some telltale signs as well as some surefire suggestions for solving it.
Beauty Talks: Multi-Lingual Approach to Beauty Education Builds Business
Juan Carlos Pimentel (or JCarlos) is uniting hairdressers across the language divide.
by Anne Moratto