Shave, Haircut, and Sex Ed: More on the Salon Menu than Hair
Screening for high blood pressure, skin cancer awareness, breast cancer support and real talk about STDs. Clients order off the salon menu for these life-saving services.
by Anne Moratto
Tips on How to Improve Your Instagram Presence
Building a strong Instagram presence is essential to standing out in the beauty industry, and utilizing this free social service can be one of your best marketing tools. Learn some vital tips and tricks straight from the MODERN editorial team on how you can start boosting your business today with the help of social media.
SALON TOUR: First Impressions Salon, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Take a tour of the First Impressions Salon, Fort Wayne, Indiana, with owner Andrea Krock.
Memo Exclusive: Pivot Point Promotes Rights
Four years ago, Pivot Point took the initiative of acquiring SA8000 certification on all of its manufactured hair products.
Wahl Professional Names Winners of the First Online Barber Battle
Wahl Professional is transforming the industry’s barber battle events by crowning the top 3 winners of a first-of-its-kind online battle - Benny Machado, Andrew Rosario and Jose Montejano.
Sponsored by Wahl
Apply Now: Become an Andis Nation Social Media Ambassador
“The Andis Nation program has connected countless barbers, cosmetologists and stylists from across the country who share a passion for both their craft and their tools."
Sponsor Spotlight: Pivot Point's "Look for the Tag" Campaign
This November, Healthy Hairdresser sponsor Pivot Point International launches “Look for the Tag,” a campaign to raise awareness about human rights and the company’s commitment to social accountability standards.
Announcing the 2017 Excellence in Education Top Honorees
MODERN SALON Media has collaborated with the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) to develop MODERN SALON’s Excellence in Education program. Two top honorees are recognized in each category—one individual school location and a multi-location school organization—and were announced at the AACS Annual Convention & Expo.
by Lauren Quick
Weldon Barber and J.Hilburn Partner to Create a Bespoke Experience
Within its newest location in Bellevue, Washington, Weldon Barber features a brick-and-mortar storefront for the online men's designer J.Hilburn. Together, the two are pioneering a customized grooming and fashion experience for men.
by Stacey Soble
Eveline Charles Launches Franchise Opportunity with Retailer Hudson's Bay
EvelineCharles Salon, Spa and Beauty MD partners with Canada's biggest retail chain to create a franchise of salons within the retailer's stores. Find out why this is beneficial for both parties and how interested investors can take action.
Josephine's Salon and Spa Rebuilds after Harvey with Help from the Beauty Industry
Hurricane Harvey and a resulting planned controlled flood left damage to two of the three Josephine’s Salon and Spa locations in Houston. See how Owner Vivian Yeh finds her strength to rebuild with a helping hand from the professional beauty industry.
The Coterie - The First Ever Group Gathering Of The EmpowHERment Project
The Coterie, the first ever public gathering of the EmpowHERment Project, took place this fall in NYC. 250 salon professionals came together to support and celebrate women in the industry. Details here.
2017 Key Trends in Beauty at Mazur Group's SoCal Beauty Biz Roundtable
The only beauty industry event of its kind, BBR – now in its 16th run - offers unparalleled opportunities for global brands to meet in an intimate environment to forge partnerships and discuss how beauty brands are expanding into new channels, distributions, and next-gen customers.
Joel Warren Partners with Saks Fifth Avenue to Create The Salon Project
As he launches The Salon Project within Saks Fifth Avenue, Joel Warren designs a salon concept the elevates hairdressers as artists and gives them more control over the client appointment, treats the client to a more serene, bespoke seamless experience; and streamlines systems allowing for more business growth.
by Stacey Soble
Shiseido Announces Agreement to Sell Zotos to Henkel
Shiseido to concentrate and strengthen its Professional Division in Asia.
Idealogue 2017: A Great Success
The third annual Idealogue was a great success. Details here.
Cosmoprof NA Recognized By TSE Gold 100 Awards
The awards, which honor the giants of the trade show industry that have set the Gold Standard, were held on Sept.28, at the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay outside San Francisco.