Hair for Heroes: Cuts for a Cause
Hair for Heroes is a national fundraising movement in salons on Aug. 4, 2014 that benefits Hometown Heroes.
by Lauren Quick
News
SALLY Beauty Throws a Party to Celebrate 50 Beauty-Filled Years
On May 14, 2014, at their corporate headquarters in Denton, TX, Sally Beauty invited their partners in success to commemorate 50 beautiful years of working together.
by Anne Moratto
Salon App: SalonCloudsPlus
SalonCloudsPlus is a new iPhone, iPad and Android app for marketing and customer retention in salons and spas.
by Lauren Quick
It’s Twitter Time
Twitter has been running the road lately, making changes left and right and dominating the social space. It can be hard to keep up! I’ve been asked why salons should stay up-to-date with the flighty bird, so let me tell you the secret – it helps build your relationships.
by Kelly Ehlers
Biolage's BioMatch
Matrix’s Biolage reinvention is all about BioMatch Technology—using nature as inspiration for product performance.
Justice and Soul Foundation Exceeds Goal at Fund-raising Event
Seven Seattle-area salons and a school unite for a fund-raising fashion show for Justice and Soul, a non-profit organization focused on eliminating the sexual exploitation of young women and children.
by Stacey Soble
How to Become an Educator in the Beauty Industry
How do you become an educator? There are different paths. There are different destinations. Every potential educator candidate is a different individual bringing different things to the table.
by Ivan Zoot
Congratulations 2014 SALONS OF THE YEAR!
SALONS OF THE YEAR, SALON TODAY’s renowned competition for salon and spa design is in its final judging stages for 2014. We are proud to announce this year’s 20 SALONS OF DISTINCTION, the finalists who will all be honored in the commemorative June 2014 issue, and who now proceed to the final round of judging.
by Stacey Soble
COLLECTION: Timless by ErteQoob
The Timeless project was designed and developed to show that high technology in cutting hair can be used in everyday life, while maintaining inner peace.
by Chandler Rollins
Mirabella Beauty Releases Colour Vinyl Collection
For Mirabella’s spring campaign, Creative Director Amber Bowen turned to Charlotte Carey for inspiration to create multiple looks using the recently launched Colour Vinyl lipsticks.
by Chandler Rollins
Hot Tools Nano Ceramic Spring Curling Iron
The new Hot Tools Nano Ceramic Spring Curling Iron comes in a variety of sizes to achieve the perfect set of curls. Available in 3/4” ($48), 1” ($50), 1 1/4” ($52.50) and 1 1/2” ($55) barrel sizes, the Nano Ceramic ...
by Staff
The Countdown to Your Social Media BLASTOFF!
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what’s the going rate for a collage? AKA: Get snapping, people! But, don’t get your hair in a knot. With this Social Media Photo Countdown, your salon is sure to blastoff into superstar visibility in no time.
by Kelly Ehlers
How Your Salon Can Compete with the Big Chains.
Independent retail business owners often worry when a large chain store threatens their business. The threat of having to compete with large retailers keeps many would-be entrepreneurs from ever opening a salon. Don't panic and read this.
by Anne Moratto
NAHA Retrospective: 25 Years of NAHA
The beauty industry’s most glamorous event—the North American Hairstyling Awards—is celebrating 25 years of inspiring work by North America’s top hair stylists, salon owners, students and make-up artists.
How Sweet It Is: New Nail Sugar Polishes from Cinapro
Cinapro Nail Creations introduces Nail Sugar, a new collection of 10 multi-faceted colors using different sized micas and glitters. Spotlight LED cap for perfect application every time.
by Anne Moratto
Beauty Changes Lives Sassoon Scholarship Winners Announced
Beauty Changes Lives Foundation has awarded 20 Vidal Sassoon Professional Beauty Education Scholarships to honor the business and beauty legend and his work.
by Anne Moratto
2014 Met Ball Style Roundup & How-Tos
See some of the best looks from this 2014's Met Ball--complete with how-tos!
by Lauren Quick