Retailing - Salon Today

In partnership with Aluram

Rise and SHINE with Aluram

by Staff

Shine Time: Aluram’s High Shine Line Delivers Moisture and Shine with Clean Ingredients

In partnership with Malibu C

Shampoo, Rinse, Repeat: Salon Clients Face a Water Cycle Crisis of Mineral Buildup on Hair

by Staff

Neutralizing the damaging effects of water benefits the hair from texture to shine to color longevity, and it’s the science behind Malibu C products.

In partnership with Shortcuts Software USA

Is Your Software Underperforming? Switch it Up with Shortcuts

by Staff

Your salon software is the backbone of your business. And now is the time of year to evaluate its efficiency: Is it providing the tools you need to grow? Does it improve the guest experience? How does your team interact with it? Are you happy with your software’s customer service? If you’re not getting what you need from your current software, it may be time for a switch.

In partnership with Oribe

Celebrating an Icon: Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray

by Staff

Fifteen years after its debut, Oribe’s Dry Texturizing Spray remains a true styling icon. From backstage at fashion week to behind the chair, this cult favorite continues to define volume, texture, and effortless glam for a new generation.

In partnership with Dip

How 4 Pros Are “Dipping” In To Sustainability, Profit And Performance

by Staff

Think going green means compromising on your clients' hair or breaking the bank? Think again. Kate Assaraf, the hair-obsessed founder of Dip Sustainable Hair Care, is on a mission to prove that eco-friendly can also be effective and affordable. Get ready for a revolution in hair care!

In partnership with Oribe

Discover the New Secret for Achieving Glass-Like Hair

by Staff

Oribe introduces Mirror Rinse Glass Hair Treatment, inspired by luxury skincare, with treatment-grade ingredients formulated to give hair immaculate, glass-like sheen.

In partnership with Zenoti

Episode 2: Managing Your Beauty Business Smarter with AI

by Staff

In the second conversation in the Innergize Leadership Huddle series, Zenoti CEO Sudheer Koneru discusses how different roles in the salon—owners, managers, CFOs and the front desk—are using AI to better manage their businesses and coach employees. Then he reveals big plans for a Shark Tank-style competition at Zenoti’s Innergize conference.

Wellness

Stylists “Relish” the Opportunity to Prioritize Guests’ Scalp Health

by Staff

Good hair starts at the scalp. But most salons aren’t offering services or products that address scalp health. Relish, a new product line from the founders of Signature Formulations, has everything salons need to deliver an effective head spa service and offer guests a robust at-home scalp care line.

In partnership with Oribe

Golden Threads: Oribe’s Gilded Gift Sets

by Staff

Each year, Oribe turns its holiday gift sets into works of art and 2025’s “Golden Threads” collaboration with Finnish artist Kustaa Saksi is no exception. Inspired by mythology and master craftsmanship, the limited-edition collection blends luxury with meaning, transforming salon retail into an elevated client experience. See how Flaunt Hair Salon brings the collection to life with immersive displays, team engagement, and record-breaking holiday sales.

Salon Management

Head to Toe Wellness: A Roundup of Products that Go Beyond Routine Haircare

by Stacey Soble

For a growing salon or spa, the trust a client has in her professional leads to new opportunities to build out service offerings or expand on your retail assortment to boost average ticket and grow sales. Here are an assortment of offerings to inspire you to think in new directions.

Salon Management

Join the Beauty Retail Revolution!

by Stacey Soble

Are you frustrated when clients snap a picture of your product in the salon, only to buy it elsewhere? Join the Beauty Retail Revolution and take your sales back!

An example of an Inovshop digital display in a salon. - Inovshop

Salon Management

Retail Reimagined

by Staff

Physical retail isn't dead. When you can create an engaging, personalized experience, sales can soar. Salons are proving that tapping into interactive digital monitors and video players throughout the salon offers entertaining beauty, product education, and a heightened client experience that prompts retail conversations.

Olivia Garden launched a collection with three new brushes that cater toward the unique needs of each curl type. - Photo: Olivia Garden

Salon Management

Olivia Garden Introduces CurlyHair Collection of Brushes

Staff

Olivia Garden's CurlyHair collection includes three brushes for of varying curl types: wavy, curly, and coily.

Salon Management

Building Additional Revenue Streams for Owners and Stylists

by Oliver Golden, co-founder of FounderSix

For salon owners and hair stylists, creating personal brands and hosting impactful events are potent strategies to survive and thrive in this competitive environment. Oliver Golden, co-founder of FounderSix, shows you how.

Salon Management

Profitable Winter Wonderland: Transform Your Beauty Biz into a Goldmine this Holiday Season

by Karen Hardee

Now is the time to start planning your holiday sales, and Owner Karen Hardee is here with a blog to get you started on your Winter Wonderland possibilities.

Sponsored by Vish

Unlock New Benchmarks For Your Color Business

by Staff

In 2022, Vish collected data on color usage and costs from more than 2,671,622 services across North America & the UK. The results were a compelling industry eye-opener. Now, you can access real salon data to use as a benchmark for your own color usage and pricing, and make adjustments to maximize your profits.

Breakage puts the brakes on clients’ length goals, but Stacey Ciceron, Oribe Global Ambassador,...

In partnership with Oribe

Meet the Discovery of the Year for Fragile Hair

by Staff

Ready to meet the latest discovery for reviving fragile hair and reducing breakage? Find out how stylists like Stacey Ciceron and Kien Hoang are transforming their “hair troubled” clients with just one application.

Becoming good at retailing means a shift in how you think about product recommendations.

Salon Management

How to Shine Retailing

by Carlos Valenzuela

When retailing products in the salon, think of yourself not as a salesperson, first, but as a resource center for professional advice.

Salon Management

25 Gift Sets You Need in Your Holiday Retail Section

by Nicole Johnson

Whether your clients are shopping for their loved ones or treating themselves this season, they’re sure to adore these holiday gift sets from some of our favorite brands.

Testing the samples is an important part of the process that may take more than one try.

Salon Management

If Your Dream Is to Launch a Beauty Product, Here's How to Make it a Reality

by Staff

Have a great idea for a new line or thinking about launching your own product? It's hard to know where to even start. Get expert advice from Cody Fullerton, vice president of business development at Prime Matter Labs.

Salon Management

Black Friday is Popular in Kentucky, Disliked in Montana

by Staff

A new study reveals the states most and least obsessed by Black Friday based on Google Trends.

Salon Management

The Importance of Scent in Creating a Retail Experience

by Stacey Soble

Did you know a consumer will linger 20% longer in a store that is scented than an unscented one--and will leave buying more. Aroma 360's Scenting Expert Ashley Sarnicola talks about the important role scent can play in creating an experience, driving retail sales and elevating a salon's marketing efforts.

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