
In The Know

What Is Saving the Salon Industry?
In this MODERN EXCLUSIVE video interview, we speak with Christina Russell, CEO of Sola Salons, about the growth of the salon suite model of employment and how independent salon professionals can continue to thrive even during times of economic uncertainty.

Using A.I. Can Make Your Art Easier to Prepare, Polish, and Share
How can AI support the salon community? Tucker Cinalli with S.E.T. haus productions talks about this new world and how it can be effective for your business.

Aurora Payments Acquires NailSoft
Aurora Payments, LLC announced the acquisition of NailSoft, a complete salon management and point-of-sale system. Developed by former salon owner, Dat Nguyen, NailSoft fills a void for salon owners of all types by providing a comprehensive management system.

These States Are Most Interested in Vitamins and Superfoods
New research analyzed Google search data across America revealing the top states interested in vitamins and superfoods and which came out as the most popular ones in monthly searches.

Does My Soulmate Exist? The Top Existential Questions We Ask Google in Each State
What are people asking Google in your state? Well, folks in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Washington are asking Google “What is love?” and people in Hawaii, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Rhode Island want to know if their soulmate is really out there. Find out what hard-to-answer questions are being posed where you live.

Do You Ask Google for Life's Deepest Questions?
A recent survey from Digital Third Coast revealed that 1 in 3 Americans have asked Google an existential question about life, the top reason being for research.
Vagaro’s Annual iconic.23 Conference Returns for its 2nd Year
Tabatha Coffey, Jeannie Mai Jenkins, and Kendra Scott are scheduled to Headline Vagaro’s 2nd Annual iconic.23 Conference.

Get Your Hands on the Nailed It Trivia Card Game
Specifically designed for nail technicians and enthusiasts, this game for nail nerds promises to deliver hours of fun and engaging entertainment while putting their knowledge of pop culture and the nail industry to the ultimate test.

SLIDESHOW: Independent Boot Camp Miami
Check out some of our favorite photos of our attendees from MODERN SALON Independent Boot Camp Miami, courtesy of After Pose!

Pencil Thin Eyebrows? Millenials Share Their Top Beauty Regrets
A new survey from LaserAway of over a thousand American Millennials, aged 26 to 42, reveals their top beauty regrets in five key areas: facial skincare, hair and makeup, health and nutrition, body skincare, and dental care.

The U.S. Cost of Living Crisis Is Twice as Bad for Women
According to a recent study into workplace diversity and inclusion from global recruiter Robert Walters, twice as many females rely on additional income streams to get by vs. men.

Danessa Myricks Beauty Launches New Bi-Pride Infinite Chrome Flakes
Just ahead of Pride Month, Danessa Myricks Beauty is launching a new shade of their famous Infinite Chrome Flakes, inspired by the bi-pride flag, available starting May 19th!

A Day on Capitol Hill for The Alliance for Tax Equity
Beauty professionals hit Capitol Hill to educate their legislators on tax equality and expanding the FICA tip tax credit to the professional beauty industry.

Airbnb-Like Beauty Platform, Glambook Expands to the U.S. to Revive Clientele Amid Rising Prices
Glambook, a free-to-use CRM that allows beauty professionals to work with their own clients without any fees, expands to the U.S.

essie Partners with the Foundation for Art & Healing to Combat Loneliness
essie is a proud partner of the Foundation for Art & Healing. The two have joined forces to combat loneliness through art and connection.

Great Clips Commits to Recruiting Military Spouses
In an exciting new partnership with the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), a program by the U.S. Department of Defense, the Great Clips® brand will now offer enhanced employment opportunities for U.S. military spouses.

OPI Launches Repair Mode Nail Serum
OPI Introduces Repair Mode, a nail serum with its patented Ulti-Plex Technology to absorb into the nail to repair 99% keratin protein and build 4x stronger nails in about six days.



