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R+Co's New Pro Treatments Create the Perfect Add-On Opportunity

The warm mocha hub defines the retail, check-in, shampoo lounge and color-mixing bar. - Credit: Steven B. Smith

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Energized and Exceptionally Thoughtful

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Beauty Backstage: Designing Your Own Salon Exit

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Salon Management

When the Client ISN'T Right!

by Stacey Soble

Spit fests, hostile threats, and even an overachieving matchmaker--SALON TODAY readers share their craziest client tales and how their team handled these tough situations with professionalism and grace.

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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.

Salon Management

The Captain of Business Stability and Growth

by Stacey Soble

Owner Michaella Blissett-Williams credits her General Manager Gloria Hortua with [salon] 718's year-over-year, double-digit growth and says she's been able to scale the company to eight locations because she can rely on Hortua to manage daily operations.

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Rise and SHINE with Aluram

by Staff

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

The Aura Salonware scholarship categories included first-time students, continuing education for licensed professionals, and a business scholarship for new salon owners. - Credit: Aura Salonware

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Aura Salonware Announces 2026 Scholarship Winners

by Staff

Aura Salonware is proud to announce its 2026 scholarship recipients. This first-time scholarship in partnership with the Professional Beauty Association awarded three different scholarships to support beauty professionals at every point in their professional journey.

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Timeless Sophistication

by Stacey Soble

Built from the ground up, Mane 18’s design strikes a balance between an elevated experience for guests and the functionality and flow necessary for team members to perform at their best.

Salon Management

The Voice of Calm

by Stacey Soble

Elyse Rogers is an uplifting presence at The Headroom who makes the team feel heard even in stressful situations. Owner Danielle Cherewyk sings her praises in this installment of Meet the Manager.

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Aerchitect Launches Three-State Nervous System Fragrance Line

by Staff

The new functional fragrance brand launches three nervous system mists designed to deliver near-immediate, portable state shifts using the fastest sensory pathway to the brain.

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Aura Salonware Announces 2026 Scholarship Winners

by Staff

Aura Salonware Grants three scholarships in 2026--one for a student, one for continuing education for a beauty pro, and a business scholarship for a new salon owner.

Salon Management

Fewer Clients, Stronger Revenue: Why Your Pricing Power is Your Biggest Q1 Win

by Alain Audet, VP Sales and Marketing, SalonInteractive

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.

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One Delightful Design Discovery

by Stacey Soble

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.

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IMAGE Skincare Introduces New Additions to its Medical-Grade Skincare Line

by Staff

The new products include Biotech Longevity Crème, Barrier Recovery Balm, and IMAGE MD Gentle Cleansing Balm.

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Restore Hyper Wellness Declares May NAD+ Month

by Stacey Soble

The nation's science-backed wellness provider leans into the molecule everyone's talking about and makes it more accessible than ever.

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Psychotherapist Explores Connection Between Mental Well-Being and Spirituality in Writings Available on Website

by Staff

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.

Salon Management

The Illusion of the Logo, The Promise of Brand

by Leon Alexander

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.

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ERGO's Astronaut of Hope Collection Offers Support to Cancer Patients

by Stacey Soble

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.

Thumbnail for Phorest's Data-Driven Salon Summit Session for 2026.

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Human Connection + AI = A Thriving Business

by Stacey Soble

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.

Salon Management

9 Strategies Salon Owners Use to Hire Stylist Who Actually Stick Around

by Carolina Cordoba

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.

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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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Tracey Hughes & Rita Perner on Exo-Grow, Hair Loss Education, and Building Community

by Anne Moratto

After a nationwide roadshow, DermapenWorld leaders share their biggest insights on the growing demand for hair loss solutions, and why education, empathy, and community are driving the conversation.

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