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The Salon Growth Playbook

The best salons in 2025 know two things, trends change fast and clients want results they can keep. Precision bobs, expensive brunettes, and dimensional blonding are still stealing the spotlight, but the real money is in pairing every service with a home plan clients will actually follow. Scalp care has moved from backroom chatter to front desk reality. A quick chairside scalp check can boost retail and trust. Texture forward menus are no longer optional, and bond builders have grown up into multi benefit systems your clients expect as standard. Want to keep your book full and your clients loyal? Teach one skill per visit, package services with retail they’ll finish, and make every cut, color, or curl part of a clear maintenance plan. The salons that win this year will focus on health, honesty, and habits clients can stick with long after the selfie.

Hair Today, Scorch Tomorrow: How to Survive Summer’s Wrath and Keep Your Locks Looking Lush

Summer’s here—and your hair is crying for help. With record-breaking heat scorching the Midwest and Northeast, your scalp is ground zero for sun damage, sweat overload, and hydration havoc. The Hair Society’s Editorial Board breaks down how to defend your strands with humor, heart, and hard-hitting pro tips. From scalp SPF and red light therapy to why your hairbrush might be plotting against you, we’re serving up everything you need to outsmart summer and keep your crown cool.

FDA Sounds the Alarm on Compounded Topical Finasteride: What You Need to Know and Safer Alternatives

In April 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public alert concerning compounded topical finasteride products, commonly used to treat hair loss. While oral finasteride (marketed as Propecia and Proscar) is FDA-approved, its topical counterparts are not. The agency has received reports of adverse events associated with these unapproved topical formulations, prompting this warning.​

Navigating the Storm: Strategies for Hair Salons Facing Elevated Tariffs on Chinese Imports

At The Hair Society, where we consult with the top 1% of industry pros, we get it—you're busy, you're booked, and between back-to-back balayages and beard trims, the last thing on your mind is calling your local sharpening service. But hear us out: neglecting your shears is like a chef never sharpening their knife. Eventually, you're just mashing hair into submission. Not chic. Not precision. Not professional.

From the Pros at The Hair Society: Shear Wisdom You Can Cut On The Razor-Sharp Truth: Why Your Shears Need Sharpening (and When It’s Time to Let Them Go)

At The Hair Society, where we consult with the top 1% of industry pros, we get it—you're busy, you're booked, and between back-to-back balayages and beard trims, the last thing on your mind is calling your local sharpening service. But hear us out: neglecting your shears is like a chef never sharpening their knife. Eventually, you're just mashing hair into submission. Not chic. Not precision. Not professional.

Mags Kavanaugh: Pioneering Educator and Innovator in the Beauty Industry

Mags Kavanaugh is a distinguished figure in the beauty industry, whose multifaceted career as a cosmetologist, makeup artist, educator, and entrepreneur has profoundly influenced hair professionals worldwide. Her unwavering dedication to education and innovation has reshaped salon practices, particularly through her platform, AskMags.com.​

The Art and Science of Rotating Wet Products in Your Salon: A Non-Negotiable for Smart Beauty Business

If you want to run a clean, professional, and profitable salon, rotating your wet products isn't just a best practice—it’s a business imperative. Whether you’re working with shampoos, conditioners, treatments, styling creams, or color lines, failing to rotate your product inventory can result in wasted money, ruined reputations, and even client safety risks. And with supplier minimums, shelf-life limitations, and consumer demand constantly shifting, ignoring this part of your operations is like lighting cash on fire.

From Fundamentals to Flourishing: A Master Stylist’s Reflection on the Evolution of a Cosmetologist

Unlocking the Potential of Non-Surgical Hair Replacement: A Game-Changer for Salons and Stylists The beauty industry is constantly evolving, and for hair salon owners and stylists, staying ahead of trends and client needs is crucial for success. One of the most lucrative and life-changing services a salon can offer today is non-surgical hair replacement—a specialized field that provides transformative solutions for individuals experiencing hair loss.

Common Hair Salon Injuries & Insurance Claims (And How to Avoid Them Like a Pro)

Unlocking the Potential of Non-Surgical Hair Replacement: A Game-Changer for Salons and Stylists The beauty industry is constantly evolving, and for hair salon owners and stylists, staying ahead of trends and client needs is crucial for success. One of the most lucrative and life-changing services a salon can offer today is non-surgical hair replacement—a specialized field that provides transformative solutions for individuals experiencing hair loss.

Monat Global’s Legal Actions: Protecting Reputation or Silencing Criticism?

In the world of beauty and personal care, few things are as precious as reputation. Monat Global, a prominent player in the hair care industry, understands this all too well. However, their recent legal actions against a former sales representative raise questions about the balance between safeguarding reputation and stifling dissent.

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