

Ford, Interrupted: How a Top Stylist Recovered After Losing a Finger
Caitlin Ford says 2018 was her most successful year professionally. But the artist faced a life-changing event on October 3.

Stylists, Start the New Year Right: A List of 16 Ways to Be Healthier, Happier in 2019 and Beyond
This year, make yourself a priority.

The Rene Furterer Scalp Ritual For Healthy and Beautiful Hair
It is no surprise that in this era of beautiful and healthy hair, scalp treatments have become one of the hottest services in salons today. Rene Furterer has a heritage in this service, and does so perfectly.

Being a Hairstylist and Coping With Invisible Illness
A campaign between Instagram star-stylist Ash Fortis and ECOHEADS during Invisible Illness Week in October revealed an industry fully aware of, and trying to cope with, the agony of invisible illnesses.

Ash Fortis Raises Awareness for Invisible Disabilities Week
Illnesses like arthritis, lupus and Crohn's aren't always apparent to others, but can be crippling just the same. Butterfly Circus educator Ash Fortis raises awareness for Invisible Disabilities Week by sharing her struggle with Crohn's during an Instagram takeover for Ecoheads.

Stop Holding It in the Salon: Advice from a Longtime Hairdresser About Bladder Basics and More
Do you, like me, hate excusing yourself when working on a client? The habit we salon professionals have of holding our pee can have grave consequences.

40 Years of Doing Hair and the Importance of Self-Care for a Long, Pain-Free Career
During the ordeal, I kept thinking of how I must warn all cosmetologists of the need for self care.

Managing Your Springtime Allergies
Do what you can to stop sneezing long enough to enjoy the beautiful outdoors after the snow melts.

Healthy Hairdresser Advisory Council: Larry Silvestri
From our Healthy Hairdresser Advisory Council, Cosmetologists Chicago President Larry Silvestri talks about body/spirit/business.

“Go Further With Food”: This Year’s Theme for National Nutrition Month
The power of good food all comes together this month as we are asked not only to make healthy choices but to conserve food resources and keep eating areas safe.

Healthy Hairdresser Advisory Council: Anna Manukyan
The Assistant Vice President of Education for Matrix and Biolage shares her advice for staying healthy in the salon industry.

Hair Care As Service and Ritual: A New Approach to Creating Client Connection and Avoiding Beauty Burnout
Make a client appointment an opportunity for healing of guest and stylist, alike.

How to Clean Your Styling Brushes
In this video, Jesse Linares shares a simple way to clean brushes, as well as a hot tip on how to use a blow dryer with a round brush to prevent the bristles from burning.

Sola Salon Studios to Host Exclusive Educational Sessions
The $99 ticket includes a full day of education, a swag bag, prizes, a vendor expo, lunch, and a happy hour.

Blood Pressure Drops When Barber Shops Get Involved
African-American men are able to lower their blood pressure rates when pharmacists come into their barbershops.

Healthy Hairdresser Advisory Council: Paul Suttles
Take some health tips and advice from Healthy Hairdresser Advisory Council member, Pivot Point's Paul Suttles.

World Water Day Is March 22
Review your salon's water usage and your awareness about water shortages on World Water Day 2018.




