In The Know

Turn Up the Heat with Bio Ionic's New GrapheneMX Collection

The new collection limits hair’s exposure to heat and damage.

Keratin Complex Introduces KCMAX Maximum Keratin Smoothing System

The new KCMAX Maximum Keratin Smoothing System combines a proprietary keratin blend with smoothing technology to deliver hair that is healthier, smoother and straighter for up to three months.

R+Co's Reformulated Gemstone Shampoo and Conditioner Lock In Color For Up to 10 Washes

Shine bright like a gemstone with this newly reformulated shampoo and conditioner combination.

Balayage and Instagram - Important Takeaways

The SalonCentric "Balayage and Social Media Bootcamp" graduates share their favorite takeaways from the workshop.

Mizani Announces New Artistic Directors and Technical Director

Meet Mizani new Global Artistic Directors Tippi Shorter and Pekela Riley and Technical Director Evie Johnson.

Color Outside the Lines: Win an LA Trip, a Photo Shoot and Haircolor Cred

It's an annual competition to show off your coloring creativity and it's completely conducted via social media.

3 Important Financial Management “Tips” For Salon Owners

Are you dealing with credit card processing fees; tracking tips for taxes; even looking for ways to motivate your clients to tip your stylists well and often to supplement their incomes and keep them doing hair at your salon happily ever after? Tippy claims to reduce credit card processing fees for salon owners and increase tips for service professionals.

Sponsored by Tippy

SalonCentric Workshop: Balayage and Social Media Bootcamp

Get the overview of the most recent “Elevated Education” workshop held at SalonCentric in St. Petersburg, Florida: "Balayage and Social Media Bootcamp."

Management Changes Announced at Kao Salon Division

Kao Salon Division announced several changes within the U.S. and Americas Region leadership teams.

See The Light: New from NovaLash for Eyelash Extension Application

A new tool for beautiful illumination.

Get Ready to NAHA! The North American Hairstyling Awards Entries Opens June 6

You can't win if you don't play.  And winning could change your life and your career.

INTERVIEW: JCPenney Names Rachel Jud Vice President and Divisional Merchandise Manager of Salon

JCPenney is excited to announce the promotion of Rachel Jud to vice president and divisional merchandise manager of salon. In her new role, Jud is responsible for leading more than 750 JCPenney salon and Salon by InStyle locations, including more than 10,000 stylists nationwide.

Give Curls the Ultimate Glow with DevaCurl's High Shine Oil

The lightweight, silicone-free oil is formulated with a blend of five curl-loving oils that help provide shine, moisture and enhance curls with a frizz-free finish.

Kids in Your Salon Chair: Distraction, Distraction, Distraction

Watching your client go from hair cuts perched on a parent’s knee to seeing them off to college can be rewarding and heartwarming. But it also takes a whole lot of patience when working with children—and knowing the number-one rule.

Oribe's New Moisture and Control Collection Enhances Curls

Ultra-shiny, smooth, defined curls are just a step away, thanks to Oribe's new Moisture and Control Collection.

Meet Chris Appleton - Hair Star

Chris Appleton is the hairdresser behind Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande, Katy Perry and so many more. Learn more about his journey from Leicester, England to Hollywood.

Life-Changing Haircuts: @themensgroomer Takes His Passion for Service and Style to the Streets

“I’m using what God gave me and what I learned early on in recovery to make great shapes and styles and to change someone’s life. That’s the power of a haircut.”