Wellness
The Guide to Hair Health and Loss
Your clients care more about their hair health than ever. Here's how to talk knowledgeably about the topic.
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How-To: Long-Lasting Blow Out with Moisture and Shine
“In order for her to maintain the style at home, she should either wrap her hair in a circular manner or put her hair in a high ponytail and twist the ends down and secure it in place. It's important for her to cover her hair with a silk or satin scarf while she sleeps!"
Hair Bias Is Real and How to Help Overcome It
"We have developed this idea based on the white hair standard of what is good hair and what is not good hair. Those stories become real and they make you think that there is something wrong with you."
by Anne Moratto
Stylists with Coronavirus Saw 139 Clients, None of Them Fell Ill. Everyone Wore a Mask.
In May, the people interacted with two hair stylists with confirmed coronavirus infections, but none ended up showing symptoms of Covid-19. The stylists and the clients were required to wear masks during their time in the salon.
Why You Should Pay It Forward and Be Someone's Beauty Mentor
The real value of mentoring is sharing you’ve been there, you know how it feels, and you made it, —so, go for it.
Farouk Systems Inc. Launches Health + Care Division
Going beyond haircare, the company's new Health + Care category will showcase an array of CHI & BioSilk product innovations to help kill viruses, bacteria and germs.
Promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Starts with Self-Reflection
As an industry, we’re examining the ways we can improve around diversity, inclusivity and representation. This educational equity consultant suggests we check ourselves, first.
by Anne Moratto
Return to Work: Milady Free Online Infection Control Certification
This comprehensive, two-hour course and certification launched on www.miladytraining.com will allow professionals to review infection control best practices and help them alleviate consumer fears as they reopen.
Stylist Designs Y.S. Park Professional Pride Edition Comb
Share the pride.
Introducing CurX
CURX is created with Benzalkonium Chloride (BZK) one of the most trusted, longest-used antiseptics in the healthcare industry.
Join Sam Villa and Friends on Sunday to Support Hairdressers
Join the Socialathon this Sunday. Hear about it from Villa in this recent video interview.
by Anne Moratto
Creating a Great Client Experience in a COVID-19 World
The client experience in a COVID-19 world will be very different. So will the stylist’s experience. How do we still create a warm, welcoming environment for everyone?
by Anne Moratto
How to Show Clients that Safety is Your Highest Priority
As salons around the country begin to reopen, clients will be looking for evidence that their safety is important to you. Now, there's a way to publicly demonstrate your team members have been trained and are adhering to recommended protocols.
Q&A With an Infection Prevention Expert
We interviewed Siobhain Sweetingham, an infection prevention expert with Virox ProBeauty.
by Beth Livesay
FDA Says No Evidence of Virus Transmission Via Food Packaging
"We want to reassure consumers that there is currently no evidence of human or animal food or food packaging being associated with transmission of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19."
State Reopening Guide: PBA Provides Resources During the Pandemic
With over $1MM raised for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, a back-to-work safety & success plan, a new way to enter NAHA 2021, a state opening tracker, and legislation efforts to get dollars back into salons hands, PBA provides countless resources during the pandemic.
Be Your Guests' First Line of Defense Against Skin Cancer
Beauty professionals can be the first line of defense for guests and themselves in the prevention and detection of skin cancer. A MODERN SALON editor shares her own story.
by Jamie Newman