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Matrix Biolage R.A.W. Puts Strangers Together in the Shower to Promote Sustainability

Matrix's Biolage R.A.W. partnered with YouTube Lab and captured the reactions of two strangers taking a cold shower together, using new Biolage R.A.W. shampoo and conditioner, aiming to go green not only through products, but saving water and energy as well.

Matrix Biolage R.A.W. Puts Strangers Together in the Shower to Promote Sustainability

Matrix's Biolage R.A.W. partnered with YouTube Lab and captured the reactions of two strangers taking a cold shower together, using new Biolage R.A.W. shampoo and conditioner, aiming to go green not only through products, but saving water and energy as well.

Your Big Break is NOW! Enter Bio Ionic's Style Awards Competition on Instagram

Now, more than ever could be your chance to get your BIG BREAK in beauty, and Bio Ionic is here to help. Your first step is submit an image of your work using Bio Ionic tools on Instagram, then tag #bioionicstyleawards. Four lucky hairstylists will be chosen and flown to Hollywood, where a grand prize winner will be declared. Are you the next star of Bio Ionic's Style Awards? You could be!

Sponsored by Bio Ionic

  Joico Global Event Planned

January 13-20, 2018 Joico will hold their “Global Destination Education 2018” (#DestinationJoi2018) in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

ColorProof Celebrates

ColorProof celebrated the season with their annual open house, hosted by Jim and Cheryl Markham.

There's Only "Big Name" Education at ISSE Long Beach

The amount of education that is offered at the International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) is better than ever this year. Along with professional education classes in hair, nails, skin and business, there will be a number of stage presentations featuring the biggest names in beauty.

Sponsored by The Professional Beauty Association

Sweis Inc. Acquisition

On February 1, 2017 Sweis Inc. Professional Salon & Spa Products Distributor will officially acquire Independent Salon Services.

Sport Clips Ranked #9 in Entrepreneur's "Franchise 500"

In addition to celebrating its ranking in the top 10 in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500, Sport Clips is the highest ranked hair care company on this year's list.

Hair Cuttery Gives Hair Cuts to the Homeless With Its 18th Year of the Share-A-Haircut Program

For every hair cut purchased on February 6–7, a free hair cut certificate will be donated back to a homeless adult or child in the community of one of Hair Cuttery’s nearly 900 salons.

Introducing...Great Clips' New Design Team Masters!

Great Clips professional stylists work every day to deliver top-quality haircuts that are on-trend and on-point. In 2017 they will give you a glimpse into the talent working at Great Clips Salons with their new Design Team.

Sponsored by Great Clips

Ratner Companies Announces New President and COO Phil Horvath

Ratner Companies, one of the largest family owned and operated chain of hair salons in the country, today announced the appointment of Phil Horvath as president and COO, effective immediately.

Salon Today 200: 20 Years of Shining a Spotlight on Salon Success

A detailed look at the picture that the statistics from the 2017 Salon Today 200 paint on the state of the salon industry.

Prorituals Announces Revamped  Professional Education Programs for 2017

Prorituals salon professional color and wet line has announced a revamped and revitalized education program in 2017, along with the appointment of nearly 30 new educators across the country.

Lydia Sarfati Offering a Variety of Skincare Educational Offerings Including Free Courses

In 2017, The Lydia Sarfati Post-Graduate Skin Care Academy will host a variety of free educational courses for salon/spa professionals.

SureTint Welcomes New Director of Business Development

SureTint Technologies is pleased to announce that beauty industry veteran Terri Adams has joined the company as Director of Business Development.

MAKEOVER: Balayage and Toning For The Save

Farhana (@xo.farhana.balayage) is a balayage specialist based at Hedkandi Salon, Hotel Arts, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. When MODERN saw this gorgeous makeover on Instagram we just had to know more. Farhana shares the details in this post.

Lessons from Uber: Demand Based Pricing for Haircutters

Supply and demand, a basic law of economics, dictates pricing in most industries.  We haircutters have a lot to learn.