In The Know
SOTY 2014: European Beauty Concepts
European Beauty Concepts in Williamsburg, VA, captured a SALON OF DISTINCTION award in the 2014 SALONS OF THE YEAR.
by Stacey Soble
SOTY 2014: Epic: A Michael Allen Salon
Epic: A Michael Allen Salon in York Pennsylvania captured a Salon of Distinction Award in the 2014 SALONS OF THE YEAR.
by Stacey Soble
SOTY 2014: Dieci Uomo
Dieci Uomo in Livingston, NJ, captures a Salon of Distinction award in SALON TODAY's SALON OF THE YEAR 2014.
by Stacey Soble
The Perfect Faux Hawk: A 360 View and TIPS From Shirley Gordon
Shirley Gordon offers tips on creating the perfect faux hawk.
Get Organzied: Tips For Success and Color.ID Overview
Mark Debolt offers organization tips and an overview of Wella's new color.id color additive.
MODERN's Steve Reiss to Share Industry Trends at Premiere Orlando
Publisher Steve Reiss of MODERN SALON will be presenting at 2014 Premiere Orlando May 31-June 2.
by Lauren Quick
Harris Shepard PR Closing its Doors After 27 Years
Harris Shepard, founder and president of Harris Shepard Public Relations, Inc., located in Century City, Calif., has announced that the agency will close its doors at the end of June.
by Anne Moratto
20 Essential Exhibit and Trade Show Packing List Items
Working in a creative solutions company with years of tradeshow experience, I have come to realize that the potential for a successful event experience depends a great deal on your advance preparation. The list of items that you might need at a show is endless but this top 20 is a good place to start.
HAIR IQ: What's Yours? Simple Questions from Jennifer Aniston
What is your hair IQ? Jennifer Aniston asks Eric Spengler, Living Proof Scientist, some common hair questions. You may be surprised at the answers!
Hair for Heroes: Cuts for a Cause
Hair for Heroes is a national fundraising movement in salons on Aug. 4, 2014 that benefits Hometown Heroes.
by Lauren Quick
SALLY Beauty Throws a Party to Celebrate 50 Beauty-Filled Years
On May 14, 2014, at their corporate headquarters in Denton, TX, Sally Beauty invited their partners in success to commemorate 50 beautiful years of working together.
by Anne Moratto
Salon App: SalonCloudsPlus
SalonCloudsPlus is a new iPhone, iPad and Android app for marketing and customer retention in salons and spas.
by Lauren Quick
It’s Twitter Time
Twitter has been running the road lately, making changes left and right and dominating the social space. It can be hard to keep up! I’ve been asked why salons should stay up-to-date with the flighty bird, so let me tell you the secret – it helps build your relationships.
by Kelly Ehlers
Biolage's BioMatch
Matrix’s Biolage reinvention is all about BioMatch Technology—using nature as inspiration for product performance.
Justice and Soul Foundation Exceeds Goal at Fund-raising Event
Seven Seattle-area salons and a school unite for a fund-raising fashion show for Justice and Soul, a non-profit organization focused on eliminating the sexual exploitation of young women and children.
by Stacey Soble
How to Become an Educator in the Beauty Industry
How do you become an educator? There are different paths. There are different destinations. Every potential educator candidate is a different individual bringing different things to the table.
by Ivan Zoot
Congratulations 2014 SALONS OF THE YEAR!
SALONS OF THE YEAR, SALON TODAY’s renowned competition for salon and spa design is in its final judging stages for 2014. We are proud to announce this year’s 20 SALONS OF DISTINCTION, the finalists who will all be honored in the commemorative June 2014 issue, and who now proceed to the final round of judging.
by Stacey Soble