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SalonCentric Expands Into Alaska With New Anchorage Location
SalonCentric has announced its expansion into Alaska, marking the distributor’s presence across all 50 states and bringing additional access to professional beauty products, education and business support to licensed salon professionals in the region.
Sola Salons Honors Nine Entrepreneurs Shaping the Future of Beauty and Wellness
The 2026 Faces of Sola Visionaries encompass industry leaders driving innovation and meaningful change on their own terms.
Fewer Client, Stronger Revenue: Why Your Pricing Power is Your Biggest Q1 Win
Despite a slight and predictable decline in client traffic for Q1, resilient pricing power is driving year-over-year revenue growth in salons. The KIM Report's Alain Audet reviews the data and what it's telling us about the state of professional beauty.
The State of Beauty and Wellness in 2026
Same-store revenue grew just 2% for the second straight year—and new guest visits declined across every segment of the industry. The 2026 Benchmark Report reveals where growth is actually happening, which verticals are pulling ahead, and what the data says about where your business stands right now.
Exosome Technology in Hair Regeneration: The Future of Follicle Repair
Hair restoration is entering a new era driven by regenerative science. This paper explores how Exosome technology is transforming treatment outcomes by targeting hair loss at a cellular level. Discover why EXOGROW is leading this shift.
One Delightful Design Discovery
Andreas Hogue Salon’s recent renovation surprises visitors with the interior’s expansion of space, elevated retail area, and changing views of the restored Chicago prairie.
IMAGE Skincare Introduces New Additions to its Medical-Grade Skincare Line
The new products include Biotech Longevity Crème, Barrier Recovery Balm, and IMAGE MD Gentle Cleansing Balm.
Restore Hyper Wellness Declares May NAD+ Month
The nation's science-backed wellness provider leans into the molecule everyone's talking about and makes it more accessible than ever.
Psychotherapist Explores Connection Between Mental Well-Being and Spirituality in Writings Available on Website
May is Mental Awareness Month, and to honor it we point you to the inspirational writings of Dr. Pieter Nooman, a psychotherapist who worked in suicide prevention and hospice.
The Illusion of the Logo, The Promise of Brand
A salon brand is much more than a logo. In this thought-provoking blog, Leon Alexander, Ph.D., walks you through the difference. SALON TODAY suggests sharing this article with your team and leading a discussion at your next huddle, asking the team to define your business's brand.
ERGO's Astronaut of Hope Collection Offers Support to Cancer Patients
Though their Astronaut of Hope collection of brushes and clips, ERGO Styling Tools raises $33,000 to support HairToStay, the first and only national nonprofit dedicated to making scalp cooling treatments affordable for cancer patients.
ERGO's Astronaut of Hope Collection Offers Support to Cancer Patients
Though their Astronaut of Hope collection of brushes and clips, ERGO Styling Tools raises $33,000 to support HairToStay, the first and only national nonprofit dedicated to making scalp cooling treatments affordable for cancer patients.
The Empty Chair Report: What's Really Killing Salon Hiring
Your chairs aren't empty because talent doesn't exist. The hiring playbook most salons use was built for a different industry — and it's costing you $1,300 a week per empty chair. This report shows you what high-growth salons do instead.
Human Connection + AI = A Thriving Business
Before Phorest's Barry Quinn and Sinead Norman take the stage at Data-Driven Salon Summit, Norman swings by SALON TODAY to give us a sneak peek at their session that promises to motivate team members to grow their KPIs and clients to solidify their loyalty.
Financial Educator Anna Manukyan Launches Masterclass for Early Career Stylists
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.
9 Strategies Salon Owners Use to Hire Stylist Who Actually Stick Around
Most turnover isn't bad luck. It's because the hiring process wasn't designed to find the right person in the first place. Learn how to implement recruitment strategies that get the right people on the bus.
6 Ways Self-Love Will Help You Crush Your Goals
From breaking free of external validation to creating joy-based goals, discover a more sustainable and fulfilling path to success.
6 Ways Self-Love Will Help You Crush Your Goals
From breaking free of external validation to creating joy-based goals, discover a more sustainable and fulfilling path to success.
Why the Perfect Consultation Is Your Revenue Driver
Stop Raising Prices. Start Having This Conversation Instead. If you've never offered hair extensions, this is the quiet revenue raiser sitting right in front of you, and the conversation top stylists are having to unlock it.
milk_shake® Launches No Frizz Allowed Smoothing Collection for Frizz-Prone, Porous Hair
A new professional smoothing collection designed to help stylists control frizz and humidity while maintaining natural-looking results.