Sustainably-Minded Beauty Students Awarded Sustainable Success Scholarships
Three sustainably-minded beauty school students have been named recipients of the Sustainable Success scholarship awarded by the Horst M. Rechelbacher Foundation and administered by Beauty Changes Lives.
The Chemist & The Colorist: New Content Series Dives Deep Into Hair Chemistry
Hair color is hair chemistry. A new digital content series from JPMS makes hair education fun!
The Beauty of Reinvention: The Professional Beauty Association Launches Executive Summit 2020
On September 2nd, at 11 am PST/2 pm EST, the PBA will present the keynote “The Road to Reinvention: How inventive thinking can drive success in turbulent times,” presented by New York Times bestselling author Josh Linkner.
LA Mayor's Office Warns Reopening Salons Prematurely Could Backfire When It Comes to Lifting Closure Mandate
Armed with data and stories of the impact the prolonged closure is having on California salons, a coalition of beauty businesses lobbies the LA Mayor's office, asking for the safe reopening of beauty-based businesses.
STARRING By Ted Gibson Reopens in CA Despite State Shutdown Orders
Joining forces with Civil Right Attorney and Trial Lawyer Mark Geragos and The Professional Beauty Federation of California, Ted Gibson and Jason Backe make a stand for salon owners by reopening their Los Angeles-based salon before shutdown mandate is lifted.
Beauty Industry Veteran Named New Executive Director of the American Association of Cosmetology Schools
Anthony Civitano, has been named Interim Executive Director for the association effective immediately.
Wella Honors Outstanding Salon Industry Artistry at 2020 Beauty Envision Awards
Congrats to all these artists!
How to Use New Instagram Reels Feature
The new feature from Facebook was launched August 5.
Small Business Owner Pens Book to Help Other Owner through Turbulent Times
With the "Principles of Business," an experienced businessman and former mayor helps fellow small business owners with words of wisdom.
by Stacey Soble
The Good Fight to Keep Salons Open
In an effort to help California salons reopen and salons in the rest of North America stay open, ISBN assembles a white paper that arms salon and spa owners with the facts.
Support Creatives Announces Live Education with Celebrity Artists on Working with Deep Skin Tones, Textured Hair
20 of the industry’s top artists behind the hair and faces of Beyoncé, Michelle Obama, Tyra Banks, Taraji P. Henson and others will be offering live education on how to work with deep skin tones and textured hair.
7 Salon Professionals on Their Sanitation Practices
New orders shutting salons don't seem to consider the extensive training in sanitation the industry undergoes.
Technology is Essential in New 2020 Operations
While COVID has thrown the salon industry into a new world of challenges, technology is proving to be the key to successfully re-inventing business.
How These Salons Build Trust, Attract Clients Despite COVID-19 Realities
“We have found that customers are ready to adopt touchless check-ins and check-outs. They appreciate the simplicity and convenience. And they also understand how it helps everyone maintain health and safety guidelines during COVID-19.”
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Going Touchless with These Tools Helps Salons Reopen Safely
After several months of business closures, salons in many places are beginning to open their doors and welcome back clients for long-awaited services. As shelter-in-place measures lift, salons will need to consider important tools that will help them continue to run their business in the most effective and safe way possible.
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Salon Suite Brands Band Together to Call Out California Officials
The companies' CEOs are asking Governor Newsom to consider reopening their salon suites, saying that because of the unique layout and design, salon suites have the ability to meet the health and safety standards much like a dental or medical office facility.
Memberships and Client Loyalty Helped One Grooming Franchise Stay Strong During the Pandemic
The flexibility of its monthly memberships and the generous support of its clients helped keep the Hammer & Nails franchise strong during the pandemic, even through the shutdown.
by Stacey Soble