Tech Start-Up Helps Maximize Salon Gift Card Profits
Gift card sales are projected to top $14 billion in 2017. Is your salon ready to capitalize on its fair share of the profit? CardCodez, an online web application and all-in-one gift card solution allowing consumers to purchase gift cards ...
by Stacey Soble
Hair Professionals To Share Inspiration and Innovation at Eufora's Global Connection 2016
With a theme of 'Beauty in Motion,' Eufora International will gather beauty professionals at its bi-annual Global Connection in San Diego, October 16-17.
by Stacey Soble
Hair Professionals To Share Inspiration and Innovation at Eufora's Global Connection 2016
With a theme of 'Beauty in Motion,' Eufora International will gather beauty professionals at its bi-annual Global Connection in San Diego, October 16-17.
by Stacey Soble
Breaking News: Aquage Joins Conair Family of Professional Brands
A leading, artist-driven salon brand created for hairdressers has merged with a company with the professional heritage, resources and international network to grow it to the next level. SalonQuest, LLC, the provider of Aquage and Biomega Haircare, has been acquired by the Professional Division of Connecticut-based Conair Corporation. Conair, like Aquage, is a family-owned business that is deeply rooted in the salon industry. Conair is also the parent company of BaBylissPRO, a widely respected and recognized name in the salon business.
Jasmine Sanders is the Face of Moroccanoil's New Curl Collection
Moroccanoil announces its partnership with model and social media star Jasmine Sanders as the face of the brand's new Curl Collection campaign.
CUE (Chemistry Uniquely Expressed) Hair Care
Developed by Mabel Covey and Aimee Sowu, a mother and daughter who are both working cosmetic chemists, CUE (Chemistry Uniquely Expressed) hair care products are based on science but inspired by indie arts.After developing and fine-tuning ...
IAS Offers Independent, On-the-Beach Education
The Independent Academy Sessions brings independent education to Delray Beach in Florida next February.
by Stacey Soble
5 Questions For Doug Cox, Author Of "SH-BOOM! The Power of Positive Aging"
Have you heard about Sh-Boom! The Power of Positive Aging? This new book, by industry legend Doug Cox, is targeted for everyone between the ages of 50 and 100. Maybe it should be your next on your "must-read" list?
American Crew's Blue Suede Barbershop Stops at North Coast Music Festival in Chicago
The American Crew Blue Suede Barbershop jived its way onto festival grounds across the country this summer to give out free cuts and samples to festival-goers. MODERN SALON was at its Chicago stop at North Coast Music Festival.
by Jamie Newman
Industry Icon Philip Kingsley Passes Away
Haircare icon Philip Kingsley, famous for his work in trichology and styling stars such as Audrey Hepburn, Jane Fonda and Gwyneth Paltrow, died on Saturday, September 3, 2016.
by Lauren Quick
How One Salon Survived the Wreckage of the Louisiana Floods
One of our wonderful Guest Bloggers, Heather Smith, has been very involved in aiding salon professionals suffering from recent storms and flooding in and around Louisiana. Smith set-up Denham Blue, a relief organization bringing supplies and support to those displaced stylists with destroyed salons and/or homes. Recently, she shared an email she received from salon owner Natalie Crosser. Smith had asked Crosser to write what happened when the waters rose.
by Anne Moratto
NovaLash Artist Wins Scottish Beauty Award
Andrea Mcquade won Best Lash Artist of the Year in Scotland and she used Novalash for her winning work.
by Anne Moratto
Eufora Welcomes New Talent to Its Marketing Team
Eufora International has hired a new marketing brand manager to join the team. Doug Smith, who comes to Eufora with over 30 years of experience, has worked in salons and in manufacturing, affording him an understanding of both in-salon systems ...
by Anne Moratto
Alison O’Neil to Deliver Keynote at 2016 Face & Body Southeast
Fa?ce & Body, an annual conference and expo held exclusively for skin care, spa and wellness professionals, announced Alison O’Neil, founder of Beauty Becomes You, as the keynote speaker for its Southeast ...
by Anne Moratto
Sexy Hair's Faux-tography Contest Winners Are Going to NYFW
In order to help select team members for its upcoming Fashion Week presentation with The Blonds, Sexy Hair challenged its top artists with a Faux-tography competition.
by Lauren Quick
The Sola Sessions Sept. 12: Education and Networking for Hair, Nails, Makeup and Skincare Pros
Sola Salon Studios, one of the largest and fastest-growing salon studio franchise in the United States, is going big for its third Sola Sessions event of 2016, increasing the number of attendees and expanding education opportunities into ...
by Anne Moratto
3 Trade Show Predictions for the Future of Exhibiting
Find out where trade shows are going before your next one comes around, starting with the next 5-10 years.