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In partnership with Great Clips

A Path for Everyone: Great Clips Salons Offer Diverse Career Opportunities

Locally owned Great Clips salons offer a wide variety of career opportunities, competitive compensation, supportive salon teams and opportunities to grow your skills, both technically and professionally.

In partnership with Amex

The Golden Touch: Luxury Service Helps Drive Loyalty at J Gold Salon

by Staff

Inside the Systems That Power an Elevated Salon Experience From seamless online booking to a team-first culture, J Gold Salon in Atlanta offers more than great hair—it delivers consistent, high-touch service with the help of partners like Boulevard and American Express.

In partnership with LifeSpa

Building a Career: LifeSpa Offers Unique Opportunities to Pave Your Own Path

by Staff

Rewrite your beauty career story: LifeSpa offers built-in guests, full benefits, education, and major flexibility—no chair hustle required. Discover how top pros are leveling up their lives and artistry in this one-of-a-kind setting.

In partnership with LifeSpa

A Haven of Opportunity: LifeSpa’s Built-In Clientele Offers Fast-Paced Growth

by Staff

Salon and spa service providers often struggle to find an employer who will offer them benefits, pay a living wage and provide flexibility for work/life balance. LifeSpa, the nation’s largest full-service salon and spa located inside Life Time Athletic Country Clubs with 150+ LifeSpa locations across North America, offers them all of the above and so much more.

In partnership with Amex

Prepare for Small Business Saturday® with American Express

by Staff

The busy holiday season is here, and with it comes jam-packed days, last-minute client requests and booming retail sales. For many salon owners, the highlight of the season is Small Business Saturday® (SBS). This year on Saturday, November 30, consumers can take their shopping into the small businesses in their communities.

In partnership with Great Clips

You’ve Got Talent. Make It Work for You!

by Staff

The salon where you work should be working for you! Learn about a great salon brand that will help you grow your skills with plenty of opportunities for advancement.

In partnership with Keratin Complex

These Express Services Can Double a Service Ticket

by Staff

KCEXPRESS treatments are helping owners and stylists grow profits and giving clients the manageable hair they crave.

In partnership with Ulta Beauty

Be You! Discover Your Career Personality!

by Staff

You value personal style—you're licensed in it! But how in sync is your work style? What makes you tick, professionally?

In partnership with Ulta Beauty

Ulta Beauty's Pro Team Brings Its Inclusive Initiatives to Life

by Anne Moratto

Inclusivity was the inspiration behind Ulta Beauty's latest collection. See how this team conceptualized its brand goals on set.

In partnership with Ulta Beauty

Ulta Beauty Shares Its Tips on Inspiring Through Virtual Education

by Staff

Virtual education is more important than ever. Ulta Beauty shares how its team has navigated training and online education in a COVID-era.

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Career

AI Won't Replace Your Voice—Unless You Let It

by Anne Moratto

"The mistake people make is treating AI like a vending machine instead of a personal assistant." Digital marketing expert Scott Moon shares how beauty professionals can use AI while staying authentic

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Career

50 Smart Things Beauty Educators Have Told Us

by Anne Moratto

Real-world advice on creativity, consultations, color, burnout, business, boundaries, inclusivity, client care, and career growth from educators and industry experts.

Full Service

What Salon and Spa Professionals Need to Know About Skin Longevity

by Jeannie Joshi

Today's clients are hearing more about longevity, biohacking, inflammation, and healthy aging than ever before. This article explores the science and language behind the skin longevity movement, and what it could mean for client consultations, treatment recommendations, and professional credibility.

License to Thrive, Anna Manukyan's comprehensive career and finance masterclass, is being offered as a $250 program gifted to professionals who enroll in L'Oreal LEVEL Rewards for a...

Career

Financial Educator Anna Manukyan Launches Masterclass for Early Career Stylists

by Staff

Licensed to Thrive, Anna Manukyan's all-in-one beauty career and financial masterclass, is being gifted to professionals who enroll in L'Oreal LEVEL Rewards for a limited time.

Career

6 Ways Self-Love Will Help You Crush Your Goals

by Bose Akadiri

From breaking free of external validation to creating joy-based goals, discover a more sustainable and fulfilling path to success.

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MODERN SALON Boot Camp Heads to Austin: One-Day Beauty Business & Career Education Event for Beauty Professionals

by Staff

A full day of education for hairstylists and salon pros focused on pricing, personal branding, client experience, social media, and long-term career growth.

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Career

How Michelle Bowden Had a Breakout Year (and How Other Stylists Can, Too)

by Staff

From working backstage at multiple Paris Fashion Week shows to collaborating on four creative collections and expanding her international stage work, Michelle Bowden has had an incredible year of growth. Here, we break down her approach that drove her momentum, offering a framework for stylists looking to elevate their own careers.

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Ulta Beauty and Beauty Changes Lives Launch “The Possibilities Are Beautiful” Cosmetology Student Scholarship

by Staff

This marks Ulta Beauty’s first scholarship partnership with Beauty Changes Lives, building on years of enthusiastic support for the organization and its mission.

Career

Are Salon Suites Becoming Too Cheap? The Hidden Risks of Low Salon Suite Rent

by Karen Kaminski, Allure Salon Suite Consulting

Salon suite consultant Karen Kaminski explains why cheap salon suite rent can destabilize the salon suite business model and why value-based pricing may be a smarter strategy.

Color

Magical Creatures: Why These Stylists Love Creating Fantasy Hair Color

by Anne Moratto

These stylists practice hairdresser magic, transforming clients into unicorns, mermaids, rainbows and living works of art.

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Keratin Complex Launches KC on Tour 2026 with Tabatha Coffey

by Anne Moratto

Keratin Complex is taking education on the road in 2026 with the launch of KC on Tour, a live event series featuring industry icon and salon business coach Tabatha Coffey.

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Career

Why Soft Skills and Client Communication Matter More Than Ever in the Beauty Industry

by Anne Moratto

Modern professionalism is evolving beyond hard skills. Technical training is essential but about 85 percent of job success comes from soft skills. In a world where AI and automation are increasing, human connection becomes more valuable, not less.

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Career

Author Daniel Cubillo Drops the Blueprint for Building a Career in the Content Arena

by Staff

In his new book "The Creative Mastermind," a writer and creative executive behind brands such as "Top Chef," "Fear Factor," and "Real Housewives," shares his insider knowledge for navigating today's chaotic content landscape.

Career

What Custom Notifications Tell Us About the Personalized Future of the Salon Client Experience

by Shanalie Wijesinghe, Content Strategy Director, Boulevard

Personalization is no longer just the cherry on top; it’s the whole sundae. If clients don’t feel like you designed and personalized the experience just for them, they’ll find a salon that does.

In partnership with Ulta Beauty

Beautiful Careers Happen Here

by Staff

Ulta Beauty is always innovating to meet professionals where they are. Amazing transformations happened at The Salon at Ulta Beauty in 2025, and Ulta Beauty artistry and education will be everywhere you want to go in the year ahead. Come see all The Salon at Ulta Beauty has planned for you in 2026!

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