In The Know
Keune Presents the New Blend Salt Mousse for Beachy Texture
Keune brings a new addition to its Blend Collection with the launch of Salt Mousse, a body-building product that lifts, texturizes and volumizes.
Makeovers That Matter Transform the Lives of Female Veterans from the Inside Out
The founder of this organization was already giving back as a successful hairdresser but he wanted to do more.
by Anne Moratto
Tune In! The What's Next Awards 2017 Details
Details for Sebastian's 2017 What's Next Awards here.
Sally Rogerson Brings New Skills to Atlanta through Club Intrigue
Club Intrigue kicks off its 2017 season with Vidal Sassoon's Sally Rogerson, including a free evening event March 5 and two hands-on workshops on March 6. Learn how to get tickets.
by Stacey Soble
6 Questions for Salon AKS on their 20th Anniversary
As New York's Salon AKS celebrates its 20th anniversary, the salon's founders, Alain Pinon, Kao Hui and Susanna Romano share the strategies of their success.
by Stacey Soble
2016 Professional Salon Industry Hair Care Study: Salon Services Grow 2.8%, Salon Hair Care Grows 3% In a Slow Economy
Hair color is the “anchor service” and lifeblood of the industry, growing at 3.6%.
In the February 2017 Issue of Beauty Industry Report
BIR brings you up to date on all of the recent mergers and acquisitions in the professional beauty business.
Competition Alert: Paul Mitchell Invites Colorists to Color Outside the Lines
Paul Mitchell invites salon pros to Color Outside the Lines and show off their hair-coloring skills.
by Anne Moratto
ColorProof Launches New Collection at Artistic Team Training
ColorProof Color Care Authority recently hosted its Artistic Specialist and Platform Artist teams in a three-day technical training in Dallas, TX.
by Anne Moratto
Countdown to HAIRraising 2017: Join the Cut-A-Thon to Support Boston Children’s Hospital
The 2017 HAIRraising Campaign to benefit Boston Children’s Hospital is scheduled for Sunday, May 21 and “big-hearted” salons across the U.S. are signing up, inspired by the idea that “the next big breakthrough in pediatric cardiology can start in your salon.”
Exploring Experience: One on One with Author Jim Gilmore
Eighteen years after penning The Experience Economy, author Jim Gilmore will help International Salon/Spa Business Network members tap into their authenticity.
by Stacey Soble
L'Oréal Professionnel Announces Shelley Gregory as Newest Brand Ambassador
A native of Las Vegas, where she is based as a colorist and stylist, Gregory has been working in the industry for over 15 years. Recently, she has gained internet recognition for her pastel color work and has been named one of five finalists in MODERN's Braids & Brides competition.
Matrix Announces Three New Artistic Directors: Dilek Onur-Taylor, Michael Albor and Michelle O'Connor
In their new roles, the trio will be responsible for maintaining the company’s high standards of professional training, and will play a key role in crafting Matrix trends and imagery for professionals and consumers.
Bassett Salon Solutions Opens New Location in Los Angeles
The distributor of professional salon products is opening a store in West Hollywood, CA.
by Anne Moratto
Denman Sponsors Grammy Gifting Event
Before music's big night, Denman offered some limited edition brushes to Grammy-goers.
by Anne Moratto
A Salon Owner Reviews New Technology that Entertains and Educates Clients
In an exclusive interview with Salon Today, Emilio Cornacchione, co-owner of Pittsburgh's Izzazu Salon Spa and Serata discusses his experience with Smarter Lifestyle Network, a new technology that entertains, educates and markets to clients, while creating a new revenue stream for the salon.
by Stacey Soble
Helen Oppenheim on Surreal, Superbly-Talented Sixties Hairdresser, Raphael
Know your hair history. Raphael Santarossa, aka Raphael, was the most talented surreal hair phenom of the Sixties in London. Possibly ever. There never was and never will be another hairdresser like him. He was one of a kind, in every way.--Helen Oppenheim