
In The Know

The Hit Barbie Flick is Making Beauty Services Inspired by the Icon Soar
Fresha recently tracked data to see how Barbie-inspired trends are impacting beauty service sales. With the film breaking all kinds of records with its opening weekend, now is the time to capitalize on this exploding trend.

10 Things to Know About Independent Boot Camp in Los Angeles
If you haven't been to a Boot Camp, here are 10 reasons to join us and get your business in beautiful shape!

GlossGenius to Bring Barbie Dreams to Life with Barbie Website Themes
Be on-trend and empowered this summer with GlossGenius' new Barbie-themed website templates.

Cosmoprof North America's 20th Edition Experiences Success
In case you missed it, here's a quick recap of Cosmoprof North America's 20th Exhibition on July 11-13 in Las Vegas, which saw a 20% increase in attendees.

Jack Winn Pro Supports The Trevor Project, Rejects Salon Owner's Anti-Trans Post
After a stylist and salon owner in Traverse City, Michigan, stated that her salon would not accept clients who are gender non-conforming, the team at Jack Winn Pro severed ties and came out against this position.

Nail Art Gallery Opening Event
The CT-based Nail Art Gallery Opened in June showcasing 26 pieces of art from 14 artists.

Fun Facts: Who Is the Most Influential Barbie on Instagram?
The Barbie the Movie's Instagram Rich List shows its top earner bringing in up to $234K per sponsored post... and lead actors Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling are not even active on the social platform.

Independents, Are You Ready to Shine? The Indie Pro Awards Are Back!
MODERN SALON's Indie Pro Awards are BACK for a second year! Will you be named a winner? See the rules and how to enter here.

Candy Shaw Knighted in Saint Tropez
Candy Shaw was knighted at a black-tie gala on the French Riviera in Saint Tropez, France on July 1st.

Nail Painting Robot Debuts in Beverly Hills
Clockwork's nail painting robot is making its debut in Beverly Hills, CA, with a 10-minute manicure for the busy worker.

It's Time for Cosmoprof North America in Vegas
Cosmoprof North America's 20th edition is taking place on July 11-13th at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Beauty by Imagination Expands Leadership
Beauty by Imagination (BBI) announced growth to its leadership team with three female VP's and 'Brand Bosses'.

Celeb Manicurist Julie Kandalec Launches Beauty EntrePRONeur
Celebrity manicurist Julie Kandalec, founder of Julie K Nail Artelier, has announced a new addition to her academy, Julie K Nail Academy: a 6-week online business course called Beauty EntrePRONeur™ that will turn beauty pros into BeautyPROneurs (beauty + entrepreneurs).

MODERN Recap: Sola Sessions and Sola Pro Awards
MODERN was invited to join in on three days of fun and education at Sola Sessions in Austin, TX, which also featured the first-ever Sola Pro Awards.

Unclaimed COVID Relief Money for Self-Employed Beauty Pros
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) provides tax credits worth up to $32,220 to independent workers. According to a recent alert from the Pro Beauty Federation, there are unclaimed funds still available, and they have made it possible to apply through their online portal.

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.



