In Dubai, a salon visit isn’t an appointment. It’s a weekly routine, and clients can spend $800 to $1,400 a month on it, according to Gaurav Tripathi of MADI International.
On October 6-8, 2026, the market behind those numbers opens its doors as Beautyworld Dubai marks its 30th edition at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together distributors, brands, stylists and salon owners from all over the world.
Each year, our SALON TODAY 200 applications yield a wealth of innovative, fresh management advice, and this year we selected four honorees to delve into the details of their best practices during a complimentary webinar sponsored by American Express.
From acrylic monomers to airborne bio-dust, the air inside a nail salon carries risks most professionals never see coming. Aerovex Systems reveals the source-capture and room-purification strategies that are setting a new standard for salon safety.
Mixing the old (as in their decor and tried-and-true customer service) with the new (as in the latest and hottest client-pleasing services) is what makes this New Jersey salon a winner in more ways than one.
To stay up-to-date and to keep clients and staff interested and excited, many salon owners have opted to redesign their businesses. Is it time for your salon to go under the hammer and nails for a whole new look?
Faced with the prohibitive costs of starting a business mixed with a desire for independence, some nail techs are turning to salon suites. These so-called “beauty malls” offer upwardly mobile techs a stepping stone between employee and salon owner.
What is a former security guard doing owninga quaint, classically decorated salon in historic Old Town Manassas, Va.? Educating his clients on proper nail care, performing top-quality services, and pampering them too.
