In The Know
Stephen Moody Joins JPMS as Artistic Director
Globally renowned professional educator Stephen Moody is appointed Artistic Director at John Paul Mitchell Systems.
Barbershops Rank #11 in Study of Most In-Demand Businesses
Good news for anyone wanting to launch a new barbershop! A new study by ZenBusiness compared the search volumes of business types to the number of actual businesses in 50 of the most populous U.S. cities, and found barbershops are in high demand.
by Stacey Soble
Booksy Introduces No-Show Cancellation Protection Feature
Through Booksy's no-show protection feature, service providers can charge clients a percentage of a service upfront or apply a cancellation fee in case of a no-show or last-minute cancellation.
Men Have Their Own Insecurities About Appearance According to a New Study
A new survey by OnePoll in partnership with L'Oreal Paris surveyed 2,000 American men across multiple generations about how confident they feel about their appearance, and the results may surprise you.
by Stacey Soble
Ivan Zoot, Booksy Brand Ambassador, Wins Barber Lifetime Achievement Award
Booksy congratulates Brand Ambassador Ivan Zoot, on being honored with the Barber Lifetime Achievement Award at the Barber Grammys held at the Connecticut Barber Expo in May.
Sport Clips Haircuts Stylists "Dare to Be" in "The Look"Creative Competition
Melih Solano is the winner among the franchise's 18,000+ stylists.
Sola Salons Hires New VP of Marketing and VP of Operations
The new additions to the Sola executive team will oversee 600 locations worldwide and 18,000 independent salon professionals.
Dallas Salon Shooting Investigation Considers Hate Crime Possibility
The May 11 wounding of three women may be part of a broader mission to target Asian-Americans.
Here's How to Help Salons in Ukraine
Brava Salon Specialists in Madison, WI has put many hours into creating a way for you to support salons and stylists in war-torn Ukraine.
by Anne Moratto
Barbershop Hosts Industry Education Symposium & Roundtable
Industry celebrities share tips and tools of the trade at barber education event.
Beauty Changes Lives Experience Celebrates 10-Years
The beauty industry non‐profit Beauty Changes Lives has changed over 800 lives and raised $7.5M for impactful programs and scholarships since its founding.
American Express and Main Street America Announce "Services that Back Us" Grant Recipients
American Express and Main Street America present $5,000 grants to 75 small businesses who provide personal services, as they continue to navigate the impacts of the pandemic.
Neill’s Next Fest Shakes Up the Hair Show Experience with a Festival-Inspired Event
Stylists attended two heart-pounding, head-banging, festival-inspired, carnival-themed Next Fest shows in Houston and Nashville this spring.
Vagaro Announces Inaugural iconic.22 User Conference
The conference to be held September 25-26th in San Francisco is a great opportunity for professionals in the beauty, fitness, and wellness industries to come together and network, get insights on top industry trends, learn strategies for business growth, as well as share their own inspirational stories.
Andis Brighter Community Series Debuts Second Mural Installation in Venice Beach
The brand's art initiative inspires hair pros as well as everyone else to "create your way," while a pop-up barbershop offered free haircuts to the public on the mural's launch day.
Beauty Changes Lives to Celebrate 10 Years of Giving Back
Join this impactful fundraiser on Sunday, April 10 for an evening of inspiration, artistry and icons
Men's Grooming Lounge Hammer & Nails Reports 270% Revenue Increase in 2021
Luxury Grooming Lounge Enjoys All-Time Revenue High, Sets the Stage to Double the Franchise System in 2022