In The Know
Wigs 4 Kids Receives Surprise $25,000 Donation
Paul Mitchell Schools and the Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation surprise Maggie Varney, founder and CEO of Wigs 4 Kids, with a $25,000 donation.
by Stacey Soble
Staff My Salon Matches Owners with Available Talent
Realizing a need, Karen Kaminski launches a website that helps helps owners and available talent find one another.
by Stacey Soble
"Almost Famous" with Robert Lobetta at the Wella Studio LA
An evening at Wella Studio LA with "aspiring hairdresser" Robert Lobetta offers inspiration, direction, straight talk and touch points for a creative, fulfilling career and life.
by Anne Moratto
A Guide to 5 Types of Hair Extensions: Which is Right for You?
Philip James, owner of Philip James Salon published an easy-to-understand, instructional graphic that serves as a guide to choosing the right hair extensions for a client.
Julia Swibes Named Winner of 2014 Mario Make Me A Model
Julia Swibes, a 16-year-old from Munster, IN, has won the 2014 Mario Make Me A Model competition.
by Lauren Quick
PERSONAL STYLE: Fernando Romero, the Bio Ionic Man
If "dashing" isn't his middle name, it should be. Meet Fernando Romero, Founder and CEO of Bio Ionic.
by Anne Moratto
BIG NEWS: CHI Named the Official Hair Sponsor of Miss USA 2014
Farouk Systems, Inc. is proud to announce CHI as the official hair care sponsor of the 2014 MISS USA Competition.
Hairspray, High Heels, and Second Hand Smoke by Frank Meyner
In his book Hairspray, High Heels, and Second Hand Smoke, Fort Worth hairdresser and salon owner Frank Meyner talks about his decades long career, his beloved clients and his love for his profession.
by Anne Moratto
An Interview with Frank Perrelli of Ginger Root Salon
Seven questions for Frank Perrelli of Ginger Root Hair Salon.
8 Must-Know Tips to Grow Your Salon Business
Benny Dohrmann, CEO Space International Founder, shares his insights from years spent working with entrepreneurs with Salon Today. Here are eight essential tips for shaping a good idea into a great salon business.
Too Cute: "Breakups to Makeup" Accessories
Learn more about "Breakups to Makeup" the line of 20 products featuring make up sayings on clutches, T-shirts, tank tops, IPhone Cases and a Beanie.
NovaLash Launches a New Line of Extended Wear Eye Shadow Kits
Long lasting lashes are complemented with new crease-proof, all-day wearing eye shadows from NovaLash.
by Anne Moratto
Kenra Platinum Dry Texture Spray 6
Kenra Platinum Dry Texture Spray 6 increases texture and fullness in the hair by 278% while absorbing oils and impurities (according to Kenra). This ultra-lightweight, non-drying formulation leaves the hair with a matte finish and provides ...
by Staff
Kenra Platinum Texturizing Mist
Kenra Platinum Texturizing Mist is an ultra-lightweight mist that boosts texture and fullness by up to 156% and is humidity resistant for up to 24 hours. This flake-free, non-drying formulation provides defined texture and versatility with ...
by Staff
Clarisonic's Dr. Akridge to Speak at ICMAD City Awards, June 11
Independent Cosmetics Manufacturers and Distributors (ICMAD) is proud to announce that Senior Vice President and Global General Manager of Clarisonic Dr. Robb Akridge will be the keynote speaker at the 11th Annual Cosmetic Innovators of the Year (CITY) Awards.
by Anne Moratto
Matrix's New Colorgraphics Lacquer and Colorgraphics Lift & Tone
Matrix’s new Colorgraphics Lacquer and Colorgraphics Lift & Tone collections are new for salons in June and work for quick, natural-looking highlights or statement-making hair color effects.
by Lauren Quick
SOTY 2014: Breaking Down the Stats
Each year, our SALONS OF THE YEAR competition gives us the opportunity to assess the health of the industry by looking at who's investing in the future and how.
by Stacey Soble