Ulta Beauty Takes a Thoughtful, Phased Approach to Reopening
It’s one thing to reopen a single salon or suite during the COVID-19 crisis but try preparing to reopen hundreds, spread across the country. We interviewed Nick Stenson, SVP, Services and Trend at Ulta Beauty, to ask how its done and what it looks like.
by Anne Moratto
Smart Scheduling: Chatbots Can Increase Bookings, Reduce No Shows
To optimize time and resources, salons may want to consider using smart chatbots, easy-to-use software that conducts conversations with clients through text messages. This technology has become increasingly affordable and provides enhanced flexibility for salons.
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America’s Beauty Show by Cosmetologists Chicago Announces The 2020 ABS Global Image Awards Winners
The 2020 ABS Global Image Awards recognizes hairdressing talent on an international level. It celebrates the passion and artistry of professional and emerging stylists in a photo competition that features seven professional categories and two student categories.
by Jamie Newman
Handsome App Launches for the Beauty and Barber industries.
More than jobs, Handsome is mission driven to help provide support and tools into a very nontraditional career choice.
Join Sam Villa and Friends on Sunday to Support Hairdressers
Join the Socialathon this Sunday. Hear about it from Villa in this recent video interview.
by Anne Moratto
Andreas Hogue Captures the 2020 Salons of the Year Design Competition
With its playful style and design surprises around the corner, Andreas Hogue Salon in Vernon Hills, Illinois, captures the 2020 Salon of the Year Grand-Prize title and the cover of the May/June issue of SALON TODAY.
by Stacey Soble
How to Show Clients that Safety is Your Highest Priority
As salons around the country begin to reopen, clients will be looking for evidence that their safety is important to you. Now, there's a way to publicly demonstrate your team members have been trained and are adhering to recommended protocols.
BREAKING NEWS: Coty Professional Beauty to Sell Majority Stake in Brands
Coty and KKR signed a Memorandum of Understanding for KKR to acquire a majority stake in Coty’s Professional Beauty and Retail Hair Businesses at a contemplated enterprise value of $4.3 billion.
Help in Applying for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
Tyler Turner launched a Facebook page to help stylists understand how to apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program benefits. It has been a labor of love and has offered invaluable support to self-employed beauty professionals.
by Anne Moratto
Professional Beauty Federation of California Retains Law Group to Compel Governor to Reopen Salons
The Professional Beauty Federation of California (PBFC) has retained the Dhillon Law Group to file an emergency injunction against California Governor Gavin Newsom to compel him to reconsider his "months, not weeks" extension of his shutdown order for California beauty salons, barbershops, and beauty schools.
State Reopening Guide: PBA Provides Resources During the Pandemic
With over $1MM raised for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, a back-to-work safety & success plan, a new way to enter NAHA 2021, a state opening tracker, and legislation efforts to get dollars back into salons hands, PBA provides countless resources during the pandemic.
Sam Villa Rallies His Friends for a Stylist Support Event
On Sunday, May 17, 2020, stylist Sam Villa is bringing friends together as Hairdressers Supporting Hairdressers to unite for LIVE education and inspiration for stylists who are struggling. The fundraising event will benefit the PBA COVID-19 Relief Fund.
MC Salon Provides Hair Care and Support to Front-Line Responders Battling COVID-19
How one salon in the heart of its Cuyahoga Falls community has continued supporting its guests, employees and the greater Cleveland area, including front-line caregivers working at area hospitals, throughout the COVID-19 crisis.
An Entrepreneur's Journey: New Podcast Features Founder of Malibu Wellness, Tom Porter
An innovator and educator, Tom Porter, founder of Malibu Wellness, has created his life, moving forward, so that he would be satisfied, looking back. A new podcast series explores his life, work, and personal vision.
by Anne Moratto
Billy Porter Graduates From ‘Quarancuts’ Virtual Hair School
Coronavirus has put us on lockdown but while we flatten the curve, you can grow your skills and your style with this virtual barbering school. Aimed at the amateur but presented by a pro, Billy Porter is a proud grad.
by Anne Moratto
Salon Safety Products Update from SalonCentric President
"Beginning in early May, we will begin to see weekly deliveries of non-surgical masks and hand sanitizer that we’ll be providing, at-cost, to beauty pros as states re-open."
by Anne Moratto
28 Safety Guidelines for Reopening Salons and Barbershops
Today, the Georgia governor lifted the stay-at-home restrictions, which means salons and barbershops are allowed to resume open hours. The Georgia State Board of Cosmetologists and Barbers issued these guidelines in light of the COVID-19 global pandemic.