Valentine's Day postmortem: a new survey reveals differences in attitudes between men and women as well as VDay date preferences.

Eufora’s Director of Business Education, Joanne Magana, encourages stylists and salon owners to realize their phobia surrounding retailing is a faux-fear.

Jenny Savage, Kerastase colorist at Atelier by Square Salon in Las Vegas, gives some helpful hints in surviving, and thriving during, the holiday rush. 

Lend your artistry to promoting heart health in February, National Heart Health Month.

Let’s talk about something that ought to be equally obvious: add-on services offer a fast and readily accessible path to revenue growth.

Meet Marie Negron (@glamhairbymarie) the owner of Flawless Beauty Salon, Cleveland, Ohio. The balayage specialist has more than...

Seamless color melts, beautiful open-air hair painting and less-is-more techniques make New Jersey colorist Gina Devine's Instagram page @gina.devine one to...

Alfaparf Milano’s Semi Di Lino relaunch focuses on protecting hair from pollutants.

Massachusetts-based colorist Nellie Duclos (@nellieduclos) has wowed MODERN editors for a long time with her beautiful creative coloring and pastel effects.

Karla Varley, @karlavarleyhairartist, is best known for her color transformations, upstyling and easy/lived-in hair. See why we chose her to be part of our...

There are some things in life that come together just like a fairytale. For NovaLash founder and CEO Sophy Merszei, her dream to make the...

In the last few years, a significant gap has appeared in the professional beauty industry: clients with textured hair turned away from the salon and began...

MODERN SALON Media has collaborated with the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) to develop MODERN SALON’s Excellence in Education...

It's no surprise that influencer marketing is marketing's biggest tool today. It's also one of the most exciting, fastest growing—and changing—areas for...

Alisha Jared (@alishajaredhairartistry) from Siren Salon in Vancouver says "My client came in unhappy with her existing color.  She had highlights...

Oribe Director of Training & Content, Kien Hoang, embraced natural curl and used a variety of Oribe products to...

MODERN had a blast with Kiyah Wright when we met with her this past fall in Los Angeles to transform 2 models using the new Clairol Professional Liquicolor...

As July 4th approaches, an addiction recovery expert gives seven tips to avoid a relapse and stay sober during this period where temptation presents itself...

UCLA has made audio meditation guidance available as free online podcasts ready to play on the UCLA website and also available for downloading free from...

On October 23, 2016 at the InterContinental Hotel in Dallas, Texas, stylists, technicians, cosmetology students and beauty enthusiasts will come together to...

Sola Franchise LLC,  a...

Depending on your clientele, salon culture and overall job satisfaction, adjectives used to describe your job as a hairstylist typically fall into the...

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

A solo artist's retail area presents their clients with the products that will maintain their style between appointments—and it helps if they can get these...

"You’re doing beautiful hair every day. Not shooting it for social is a missed opportunity for others to actually see it and request your services," says...

Recent brand releases like Pleasing and UN/DN LQR stoke the conversation about inclusivity in nail care.

MODERN SALON MEDIA hosted its first educational summit at the Hilton Atlanta Northeast in Atlanta October 16 and 17, the HAIR+ Summit. The HAIR+ Summit...

Going out into the community and bringing the community into the salon benefits everyone involved.

Without deliberately interacting and listening to people that come from different countries, races, social statuses, or wealth classes, you never get a...

Although the Elvis-inspired pompadour never really disappeared, it is coming back strong, made fresh with modernized upgrades. Here is one take on the...

He's an artist with the clippers, crafting beautifully fluid designs. His hidden talent is his punctuality and this is the kind of boast we can get behind....

Jen Planck is a sought after motivational guest speaker and artist in the beauty industry. She brings her unique brand of “real world”...

The happiest clients I meet are those who feel, regardless of their situation, they are happy, not perfect.

How do you set up your salon to accept mobile payments? Consider using an mPOS — a point-of-sale program on a portable device that functions the same way as...

Get the details for this challenging color correction/makeover by Michelle Maspes.

Get the details for this color correction from a colorist who has a true passion for transforming blondes.

This Icy Blush look features pastel colors that are distant from natural tones to add a touch of class and concentrate on the fringe area.

As I write you this blog, I am sitting in an Airbnb in Paris with my wife and two daughters on the second of our 4-day visit to Paris, arriving just 9 days...

Pricing is one of the most important business decisions you will ever make as a haircutter. Here are five tips for effective pricing and price...

The experts at Sam Villa offer their tips for correct body positioning when performing a cut or color.

Education is necessary for beauty professionals to maintain their cosmetology licenses, and paying for that education can be burdensome, but it doesn't have...

At 21 years old, Taylor Lamb (@taylor_lamb_hair) has already built an army of 30.6k followers on Instagram who are double-tapping her post after post of...

Keratin Complex's take on the hottest trend of the season: copper color.

MOP shampoo is pH-balanced to ensure no pain for your guests.

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

To meet Susan and learn more about the HAIR+ category, join us at the HAIR+ Summit, Oct. 16-17 in Atlanta. Details and registration here:...

Alisha Jared (@alishajaredhairartistry) from Siren Salon in Vancouver, WA, had fun with a challenge. "This client came to me as a birthday present from...

The Pro Beauty Compensation Study by Qnity Institute provides new information about compensation in the professional beauty industry.

Each face shape demands a specific type of fringe that flatters it most. The fringe either hides features or accentuates them, depending on your...

Big, bigger or biggest? What size is your salon personality?