Wellness
Salon Burnout: How To Spot It and What To Do About It
Here are some telltale signs as well as some surefire suggestions for solving it.
She Is Not Your Rehab: Barbershop Movement Inspires Men to Heal Their Pain and Not Ask Women to Fix It
"If men take responsibility for their own healing that will heal the whole family."
by Anne Moratto
Advangen Appoints Beauty Industry Veteran As US CEO
Brian McGee will head up US subsidiary to expand distribution of anti-aging haircare brand.
Paul Mitchell Previews Launch of Hi-Tech Hair Analysis
John Paul Mitchell Systems announces an exclusive partnership with technology company, FitSkin, and previews AI that will power stylists and enhance guest experience.
by Anne Moratto
A New Regimen For Damaged, Over-Processed Hair
For a majority of today’s clients, damaged hair happens. Rene Furterer's newest ritual--ABSOLUE KÉRATINE—is scientifically proven to go deep, repairing and restoring hair to its original state of health.
Sponsored by René Furterer
Fighting Her Way Back from a Devastating Accident, Her Love for Hair Drives Her
Even as she was falling, she was thinking about protecting her hands. A freak accident has paralyzed her body but not her spirit. Read her inspiring road back to the salon.
by Anne Moratto
How to Make Your Salon a Judgement-Free Zone
By opening their hearts and minds, owners are creating cultures that embrace diversity. They're creating safe spaces that welcome transgender clients, building private rooms that protect a religious client's need for modesty, and hiring team members that can speak the languages reflected in their clientele. In turn, they're discovering their judgement-free attitude is a solid business strategy.
by Anne Moratto
How-To: The Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Blowout
Alterna Artist Ana Paz demos her signature voluminous blowout using her favorite “hair hero” formulas from the Alterna CAVIAR Anti-Aging collection.
Sponsored by Alterna
Beauty Therapists Transform Clients in So Many Ways
With National Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 6-12) upon us, we are thinking about the many ways that licensed beauty pros extend empathy, energy, and healing touch.
by Anne Moratto
Single Mom Hairdressers Offer Advice for Keeping it Together
"I have a sneaky suspicion your attitude to keep going while juggling a career and a home might be the most valuable lesson. By showing your kids that life challenges will happen and can be faced, you provide lifelong encouragement to overcome their own." Hear from some inspiring single mom hairdressers.
When a Haircut Saved a Life
When his favorite stylist noticed something, this client had reason to thank her for more than a good cut.
by Anne Moratto
How to Be a Hair Hero to Someone Suffering with Hair Loss
Hair loss or thinning hair affects so many of your clients and their confidence and quality of life is often severely impacted. This client wanted to share her story, to give other women hope, and to praise the stylist who helped her feel like herself again.
by Anne Moratto
Myths About Hair Growth & Loss
The line between science and myth is often blurred. With so much information available online it’s hard for clients to know what constitutes proper hair health and care Clients expect you to be their resource so it’s important for you to stay educated.
Sponsored by Nutrafol
Know Your Shampoo Ingredients
Shampoo can contain ingredients that can be harmful to sensitive clients and can pose a risk to the environment. One of the most common ingredients is sulfates. As a professional you already know that shampoos with sulfates should be avoided to protect hair color from fading. Here are some other ingredients worth learning more about.
Sponsored by Nutrafol
The Best & Worst Thermal Tools For Thinning Hair
Thinning hair can be more susceptible to all kinds of damage — especially damage that comes from hair tools. “If hair loss is excessive, it may lead to visible thinning,” says Clairol Color Director James Corbett says. “It is normal to shed hair about 100 hairs a day.” If you’re losing more than that, you may start to see noticeable changes on your scalp.
Sponsored by Nutrafol
Tips To Preventing Hair Loss
Dr. Dina Srachan is a top dermatologist in NYC. Here she shares her tips to preventing hair loss and maintaining a healthy scalp.
Communicating to Your Clients About Hair Wellness
You play a crucial role in educating your clients with this topic and here's how you can help them.
Sponsored by Nutrafol