1 in 3 Americans View Their Stylist as a Therapist
Psychohairapy is in session. A study by reveals that 55% of stylists provide emotional support during appointments.
The Confess Project: A Barbershop Mental Health Movement
Founded by Lorenzo Lewis, the organization is using barbershops and salons to build a culture of mental health for young men and boys of color, and their families.
The Solution For Your Clients’ Oily Scalps and Hair Has Just Arrived
Is excess oil causing your clients’ hair to fall flat? Discover the new Serene Scalp Oil Control Collection, a solution that Oribe Brand Ambassador Stacey Ciceron and Trichologist Penny James are embracing for removing oil and rebalancing the scalp and hair.
Sponsored by Oribe
Here's Why Acidic Bonding Concentrate is Redken's #1 Retail Range
Have you heard about Redken's best-selling treatment from Acidic Bonding Concentrate? Find out why this multi-benefit leave-in is getting five-star reviews from salons like Cutler in NY and LA and from clients who can’t believe how it transforms damage and dryness.
Sponsored by Redken
New Certification Course for Nail Technicians on Infection Prevention
The new online course gets American nail technicians infection prevention certified using a new line of products from Virox Technologies.
Collective Beauty Brands Launches BOB™ (Back of Bottle™), an Ingredient-Focused Haircare Line
Showcase authentic hair identity with BOB (Back of Bottle)™, a clean ingredient haircare line. Steer clear of complicated, harmful ingredients and prioritize skincare and scalp health. With no sulfates, no parabens, and no harmful ingredients, you can give your clients clean, healthy, beautiful hair.
Sponsored by Collective Beauty Brands
Your Salon Guest Has Cancer. Now What?
For the last 16 years, I have performed makeovers on women battling cancer and during that time, I have learned a ton of dos and don’ts. Here are 5 mistakes we may make when working with a salon client with cancer and how to correct them.
A Beginner's Guide to Understanding Crystals for Self-Care
Adora Winquist, founder of The Soul Institute, shares a starter guide on how to incorporate crystals into self-care, starting with how to use crystals, how to care for them, and how to tap into their magic.
2022’s Best States for Wanna-Be Pioneer Women
Check out this fun ranking of 2022’s Best States for Pioneer Women, put together by Lawn Love, comparing the 50 states based on their suitability to a “Little House on the Prairie” lifestyle.
A Journey in Scent—Oribe Unveils Candle and Bodycare Collections
Last Fall, Oribe added two new scents to their line: Desertland and Valley of Flowers, in addition to their signature scent, Cote d' Azur fragrance. The brand is also introducing salons to beautifully designed candles and bodycare products that are available in all three fragrances as they continue to expand beyond haircare and into lifestyle.
Sponsored by Oribe
5 Takeaways from Life in a Pandemic
Taking a step back and evaluating the past year and a half of the pandemic’s effect on humanity is a good way to be mindful and proactive.
Artist Connective Member Christopher Aaron Knows Clean Tools Have Styling Power
As the owner of Christopher Aaron Styling Studio, he trusts BARBICIDE products to maintain his sanitation standards.
Small Changes to Make Everyday for Big, Healthy Results
In his motivational, upbeat book, Make It A Great Day: How To Feel Awesome So That You Can Help Others, a former Hockey pro turned consultant explores the “why” behind the things we can do each and every day to cultivate positive energy and use it to impact those around us.
Virox Launches New Rejuvenate Special Edition Disinfectant Wipes with a Peel & Reveal Contest
Win prizes, and disinfect your salon, at the same time.
Register Now: The Role of Barbershops and Salons in Promoting Community Health, June 28
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is partnering with Barbicide to gather industry leaders and experts for discussions on how the pandemic has affected the industry, the disproportionate impact on communities of color, plans for business and economic recovery, and the various roles of these barbers and hair stylists in supporting business health and community wellbeing.
How to Slay Stress and Find More Happiness
The true test of life is never in what happens to us. It is always in how we choose to respond to situations.
How to Decode the Lingo on Skincare & Beauty Products
No doubt you have seen words like "all natural," "hypoallergenic" and "patented" on your beauty products. But have you ever stopped to ask what they mean?