Business

Salon Spaces that Think Outside the Box

These four Canadian salons have really upped their design game by transforming out-of-the-box locations into extraordinary spaces. Elevate Beauty Lofts, Etobicoke, Ont. elevatebeautylofts.com, @elevatebeautylofts, Designer Tonya Brown In keeping with... read more →

Industry Disruptors: Inclusive Education

In this six-part series, we explore various disruptors that are changing the game for the industry. Cue the music and turn on the lights, education is changing, and there are... read more →

By Anna Lee Boschetto and Veronica Boodhan
June 7, 2019
Business, Career

Tips for Dealing with Negative Reviews

We all love how social media has permitted stylists and salon owners to showcase great work. But what happens when one of your unhappy clients steps up to the mike... read more →

By Yasmin Grothé
June 4, 2019
Business, Career

The Benefits of a Loyalty Program

Find out how to benefit from a loyalty program. As a salon owner and Redken artist, Katrina Smiley is always looking for ways to elevate her business. For 13 years,... read more →

By Salon Magazine
June 3, 2019
Business, Career

Industry Disruptors: Blow Dry Bars

In this six-part series, we explore various disruptors that are changing the game for the industry. More and more blow dry bars are popping up across the nation. And whether... read more →

By Anna Lee Boschetto & Veronica Boodhan
May 31, 2019
Business, Career

A Look Inside Calgary-Based Salon, The Beverly

Two years ago, Beverly Robertson was renting a chair out of a brow studio in Calgary’s Parkdale neighbourhood. Having won the 2018 Contessa award for Alberta Hairstylist, she was also... read more →

Why Photoshoots Take Your Work to the Next Level

Photoshoots can cost you but the benefits and rewards are well worth the investment. We spoke with hairstylists and salon owners who share their opinions on the added value of... read more →

How to Boost Business in Your Salon through Environmental Efficiency

Discover how becoming more eco-friendly can improve your bottom line. As a salon owner, managing your finances is one of the biggest parts of the job, and these days, being... read more →

By Salon Magazine
April 10, 2019
Business, Going Green

Ask the Expert: Embracing Sustainable Beauty

Renowned international hairstylist Angelo Seminara and Canadian icon Anna Pacitto are two creative powerhouses guided by true artistry, while keeping their feet firmly planted on the earth with their vision... read more →

By Salon Magazine
April 9, 2019
Business, Going Green

Tips for Making Your Salon More Eco-Conscious

With clients awareness at an all-time high, we chatted with salon owners and brands who are doing their part to create more eco-conscious salon environments. It All Begins With Good... read more →

Salon Tips: Building Your Bridal Business

After three decades of getting brides picture perfect, Cathey Salerno, co-owner of Picaso Studios in Woodbridge, Ont., has some tried-and-true ways to help you build your business—one bride at a... read more →

By Salon Magazine
April 3, 2019
Business, Career

A Peak Inside the Eco-Friendly Mëdz Salon

From its inception, Mëdz Salon has always had an eco mission. This is the latest incarnation of that vision. “When we opened our first salon in 2007, we had nearly... read more →