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5 Tips for Effective Service Pricing and Price Management
Pricing is one of the most important business decisions you will ever make as a haircutter. Here are five tips for effective pricing and price management.
by Ivan Zoot
NAIL HOW-TO: Kelsea Ballerini's Nail Look from the ACMs
Recreate the country music star's nail look with this how-to from Essie.
HOW-TO: Rockstar Bridal Look from Moroccanoil and Kevin Hughes
Learn how to recreate this edgy bridal style from Moroccanoil at New York Bridal Fashion Week.
Matrix Partners with Love Out Lavender for Fourth Year
MODERN spoke with Anna Manukyan, AVP Matrix Education, about the brand’s involvement with the organization.
by Mary Kaleta
Blind Barber Teams with Pro Baseball Player Bryce Harper
The Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper has partnered with Blind Barber and will endorse Blind Barber grooming products and barbershops.
Essie Releases Summer 2018 Collection and Here to Stay Base Coat
Summer is the season for festival fever, and Essie’s summer 2018 collection is an empowering palette of six free-spirited shades.
Kenra Platinum's Hydro Gel 13 Hybrid Liquid Gel
Hydro Gel 13 by Kenra Platinum is a product hybrid that delivers a liquid's ideal movement with a gel's desired control. This iridescent water-based formula is infused with micelles for clean movement with flexibility, allowing for ultimate styling versatility.
Olivia Garden Introduces New MultiBrush Collection
The collection features lightweight thermal brushes that use a modular 2-in-1 system with a versatile design for a seamless styling experience.
Rene Furterer Adds Two New Leave-In Formulas to its Solaire Collection
Summer is about having fun in the sun—and now clients can enjoy the summer months knowing their hair is being protected, thanks to Rene Furterer’s new leave-in formulas from its Solaire collection.
HOW-TO: Pompadour Redux from Rodrick Samuels
Rodrick Samuels, co-owner of Hair Lab Detroit Academy and Salon, updates the pompadour.
Nicholas French Announces 2018 Icons and Legends Lineup for Skyfall Academy
The academy will take place high in the Cahuilla Hills of Palm Springs, California.
Amika to Launch Heist Molding Blend
The ultra-pliable paste provides workable volume and texture with a matte finish.
Trending for Solo Artists: Hairspray & Stylers
Put the finishing touch on your client’s hair with hairspray and styling products from CosmoProf. Don’t miss out on these March spring deals.
Balancing Work and Life as a Solo Artist
After working in many salons as an employee, manager, wedding coordinator and as a self-employed stylist, Gioia Gomez, currently based at Akasu Hair Studio & Spa, in Portland, Oregon, found the perfect balance. “There are many different ways to be a productive, profitable hairdresser. No one way is the right way for everyone,” she says. “I’ve found being a solo artist is a perfect fit for me.”
Exposé of Top Barber Chain Promised at ISBN
During the Interational SalonSpa Business Conference, the Tour de ISBN—an inside look at the operations of member salon companies—makes its second stop at V's Barbershops.
INFOGRAPHIC: Lash and Brow Artists Speak Up
Eyelash application knowledge and training is skyrocketing in the beauty industry. Specifically focused on eyelash and brow artists, Glad Lash conducted a professional survey that was designed to ascertain the views, trends and career goals of the global workforce. The survey discovered that respondents are a highly motivated, trained and satisfied group of individuals.
3 Services to Add for Complete Men's Grooming
More men are visiting salons for haircuts, but are salons addressing all of their male clients' grooming needs? Amanda Olusanya, owner of Allen Ray Salon and educator for Aveda, encourages adding the following 3 services to increase your value and elevate the experience for your male clients.