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Dear Readers, Last year at this time, industry professionals from every sector were gearing up for the big trade event season that started in October. The shows have always been such an impo... Read more
It’s hard to believe summer is winding down … and who really knows what fall 2020 has in store for us? This time of year, salon operators are accustomed to finishing up family vacations, get... Read more
Dear Readers, Being in publishing for over 25 years has always been challenging; however, the one thing that has always played havoc with my brain is that we are always working two months ah... Read more
Dear Readers, As we all know, government mandates kept salons in most states closed anywhere from 2-3 months due to COVID-19. However, as of July 1, 95% of salons had reopened … a brig... Read more
Dear Readers, As the storm begins to subside and the sun breaks through the enormous cloud that has darkened our world, members of the indoor tanning community are navigating uncharted water... Read more
Dear Readers, I hope your spring season is off to a great start! Every year, the season kicks off with an exciting East Coast regional event that has jam-packed attendance and a top-notch ag... Read more
Dear Readers, The 2019-2020 expo season is officially winding down and the general consensus is that salon operators and manufacturers alike are excited and optimistic about the upcoming pea... Read more
Dear Readers, It’s no secret: time flies – but in the publishing game, it seems to fly much faster! When I started this publication in 1997, I was nearly two decades into my salon business –... Read more
Dear Readers, What’s more motivating than a brand-new year, a new beginning? As business owners and operators, each New Year motivates us to make changes that will make us more profitable, m... Read more
Dear Readers, Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 Industry Choice Awards! You may have noticed that from year to year, many companies consistently top the list of nominees. These indu... Read more
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