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    "id": "1b030d040b11557281028d6d",
    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "Built to Sell: How One Owner Turned Zero Salon Experience into a Multimillion-Dollar Exit",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/1097578/built-to-sell-how-one-owner-turned-zero-salon-experience-into-a-multimillion-dol",
    "summary": "After scaling her single-location salon business, SALON TODAY 200 Honoree Amy Pal recently sold her six-location Whip Salon for seven figures. Using the six Ps for maximizing a business's value, she's ready to help her peers do the same.",
    "date_iso": "2026-06-11T23:33:26Z",
    "host": "salontoday.com"
  },
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    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "Intercoiffure America Canada's 2026 Honor Your Teacher Initiative",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/1097576/intercoiffure-america-canadas-2026-honor-your-teacher-iniative",
    "summary": "Calling all students! Intercoiffure America Canada will select five student-nominated teachers for all-expenses-paid trips to its Fall Atelier in New York. Nominations are due June 15, 2026.",
    "date_iso": "2026-06-11T23:18:25Z",
    "host": "salontoday.com"
  },
  {
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    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "Intercoiffure America Canada's 2026 Honor Your Teacher Iniative",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/1097576/intercoiffure-america-canadas-2026-honor-your-teacher-iniative",
    "summary": "Calling all students! Intercoiffure America Canada will select five student-nominated teachers for all-expenses-paid trips to its Fall Atelier in New York. Nominations are due June 15, 2026.",
    "date_iso": "2026-06-11T23:18:25Z",
    "host": "salontoday.com"
  },
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    "id": "ba400407cc2c90c2c7adee02",
    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "Shedding Light on Solar Tax Credits for Your Beauty Business",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/1097572/shedding-light-on-solar-tax-credits-for-your-beauty-business",
    "summary": "Buried inside the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are federal solar tax credit changes that deserve your attention now. Two of the credits that matter most to commercial property owners, the Investment Tax Credit and the Production Tax Credit, are still available,…",
    "date_iso": "2026-06-11T18:46:21Z",
    "host": "salontoday.com"
  },
  {
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    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas Returns for Its 23rd Edition",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/1097569/cosmoprof-north-america-las-vegas-returns-for-its-23rd-edition",
    "summary": "Billed as the most important three days for beauty in North America, the leading B2B event returns July 13-15th, uniting brands, suppliers, buyers, and the larger beauty industry across the full industry ecosystem.",
    "date_iso": "2026-06-11T18:26:14Z",
    "host": "salontoday.com"
  },
  {
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    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "Pretty Posts, Real Risks: Social Media Safety for Salons and Spas",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/1097331/pretty-posts-real-risks-social-media-safety-for-salons-and-spas",
    "summary": "As important as social media is for marketing your business, it also can open owners up to liability issues. SASSI warns of the risks and shows you how to protect yourself.",
    "date_iso": "2026-06-10T15:09:00Z",
    "host": "salontoday.com"
  },
  {
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    "source": "Modern Salon",
    "title": "AI Won't Replace Your Voice—Unless You Let It",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/1097559/ai-wont-replace-your-voiceunless-you-let-it",
    "summary": "\"The mistake people make is treating AI like a vending machine instead of a personal assistant.\" Digital marketing expert Scott Moon shares how beauty professionals can use AI while staying authentic",
    "date_iso": "2026-06-04T01:39:46Z",
    "host": "modernsalon.com"
  },
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    "id": "8fdf394f8ed9f25bd1630b02",
    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "The Salon Ghost Report: Stop Wasting Hours Chasing Unqualified Applicants",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/salon-management/1097558/the-salon-ghost-report-stop-wasting-hours-chasing-unqualified-applicants",
    "summary": "Up to 40% of hair stylists ghost the salon interview stage, leaving owners trapped playing endless phone tag with uncommitted applicants. This data-driven report breaks down why traditional job boards create recruitment friction and reveals the modern messagin…",
    "date_iso": "2026-06-03T22:54:52Z",
    "host": "salontoday.com"
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    "source": "Modern Salon",
    "title": "Sam Villa Receives the Beauty Changes Lives Legacy Award",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/1097552/sam-villa-receives-the-beauty-changes-lives-legacy-award",
    "summary": "The 2026 Beauty Changes Lives Legacy Award has been awarded to Sam Villa for his trailblazing contribution, advocacy and mentorship that has profoundly transformed and elevated the professional beauty industry.",
    "date_iso": "2026-06-03T16:58:27Z",
    "host": "modernsalon.com"
  },
  {
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    "source": "NAILS Magazine",
    "title": "Nail Tech Event of the Smokies Returns to Gatlinburg with Nails-Only Shopping, Classes and Workshops",
    "link": "https://www.nailsmag.com/1097550/nail-tech-event-of-the-smokies-returns-to-gatlinburg-with-nails-only-shopping-cl",
    "summary": "Licensed beauty professionals can save on host hotel rates with group promo codes through June 9.",
    "date_iso": "2026-06-02T23:32:47Z",
    "host": "nailsmag.com"
  },
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    "id": "fee1be53dd1c58b0f76f5079",
    "source": "Modern Salon",
    "title": "OPI’s NEW Chrome Effects and Infinite Shine Glaze Toppers",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/1097546/opis-new-chrome-effects-and-infinite-shine-glaze-toppers",
    "summary": "After seasons of barely-there manicures and minimalist nail looks, chrome is officially back in the spotlight.",
    "date_iso": "2026-06-02T19:52:34Z",
    "host": "modernsalon.com"
  },
  {
    "id": "fbba42cd05cb64f8a3eb6d32",
    "source": "NAILS Magazine",
    "title": "OPI’s NEW Chrome Effects and Infinite Shine Glaze Toppers",
    "link": "https://www.nailsmag.com/1097546/opis-new-chrome-effects-and-infinite-shine-glaze-toppers",
    "summary": "After seasons of barely-there manicures and minimalist nail looks, chrome is officially back in the spotlight.",
    "date_iso": "2026-06-02T19:52:34Z",
    "host": "nailsmag.com"
  },
  {
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    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "R+Co's New Pro Treatments Create the Perfect Add-On Opportunity",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/1097541/rcos-new-pro-treatments-create-the-perfect-add-on-opportunity",
    "summary": "R+Co partnered with leading K-Beauty labs to create its new Pro Treatments: three skincare-inspired solutions that will transform hair in just five minutes.",
    "date_iso": "2026-06-02T17:53:00Z",
    "host": "salontoday.com"
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  {
    "id": "20a99b434e7dd8b62a0c5d63",
    "source": "NAILS Magazine",
    "title": "CND Relaunches SHELLAC with New Visible Light Technology",
    "link": "https://www.nailsmag.com/1097520/cnd-relaunches-shellac-with-new-visible-light-technology",
    "summary": "CND is relaunching its SHELLAC system with a new CND Visible Light Lamp, updated packaging, and an expanded shade offering.",
    "date_iso": "2026-06-01T20:58:59Z",
    "host": "nailsmag.com"
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  {
    "id": "8ee6b31e1caf682526acb29d",
    "source": "Modern Salon",
    "title": "Curl Cult Launches Community Investment Round, Inviting Stylists and Clients to Become Owners",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/1097530/curl-cult-launches-community-investment-round-inviting-stylists-and-clients-to-b",
    "summary": "Curl Cult founder Janine Jarman, a hairstylist, salon owner, educator, and product creator, is opening a community investment round that gives hairdressers and clients the opportunity to own a stake in the company they helped grow.",
    "date_iso": "2026-06-01T18:47:32Z",
    "host": "modernsalon.com"
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  {
    "id": "7ab4d45720e4e69bb70ff159",
    "source": "Modern Salon",
    "title": "The Professional Beauty Association Announces Winners of the 37th Annual North American Hairstyling Awards",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/1097525/the-professional-beauty-association-announces-winners-of-the-37th-annual-north-a",
    "summary": "The night honored the artists and collections shaping the future of professional beauty during PBA NAHA 2026.",
    "date_iso": "2026-06-01T17:43:11Z",
    "host": "modernsalon.com"
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    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "When the Client ISN'T Right!",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/1097200/when-the-client-isnt-right-1",
    "summary": "Spit fests, hostile threats, and even an overachieving matchmaker--SALON TODAY readers share their craziest client tales and how their team handled these tough situations with professionalism and grace.",
    "date_iso": "2026-06-01T08:01:00Z",
    "host": "salontoday.com"
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  {
    "id": "6a07e5b58b940fdaf88824d4",
    "source": "Modern Salon",
    "title": "50 Smart Things Beauty Educators Have Told Us",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/1097421/50-smart-things-beauty-educators-have-told-us",
    "summary": "Real-world advice on creativity, consultations, color, burnout, business, boundaries, inclusivity, client care, and career growth from educators and industry experts.",
    "date_iso": "2026-06-01T08:00:00Z",
    "host": "modernsalon.com"
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  {
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    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "2026 Beauty & Wellness Summer Marketing Calendar",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/salon-management/1097524/2026-beauty-wellness-summer-marketing-calendar",
    "summary": "Keeping your appointment book full when clients are in vacation mode takes more than a good Instagram post. It takes a plan. The 2026 Summer Marketing Calendar from Meevo gives salon, spa & med spa owners a month-by-month roadmap with sharp themes, key opportu…",
    "date_iso": "2026-05-29T22:43:47Z",
    "host": "salontoday.com"
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  {
    "id": "466ac7e2a98adecce774c013",
    "source": "Modern Salon",
    "title": "CND Relaunches SHELLAC with New Visible Light Lamp Technology",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/1097521/cnd-relaunches-shellac-with-new-visible-light-lamp-technology",
    "summary": "CND is relaunching its SHELLAC system with a new CND Visible Light Lamp, updated packaging, and an expanded shade offering.",
    "date_iso": "2026-05-29T21:10:17Z",
    "host": "modernsalon.com"
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    "id": "0fd552f489b69438b7906270",
    "source": "Modern Salon",
    "title": "What Salon and Spa Professionals Need to Know About Skin Longevity",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/1097515/what-salon-and-spa-professionals-need-to-know-about-skin-longevity",
    "summary": "Today's clients are hearing more about longevity, biohacking, inflammation, and healthy aging than ever before. This article explores the science and language behind the skin longevity movement, and what it could mean for client consultations, treatment recomm…",
    "date_iso": "2026-05-29T20:27:03Z",
    "host": "modernsalon.com"
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    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "What Salon and Spa Professionals Need to Know About Skin Longevity",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/1097515/what-salon-and-spa-professionals-need-to-know-about-skin-longevity",
    "summary": "Today's clients are hearing more about longevity, biohacking, inflammation, and healthy aging than ever before. This article explores the science and language behind the skin longevity movement, and what it could mean for client consultations, treatment recomm…",
    "date_iso": "2026-05-29T20:27:03Z",
    "host": "salontoday.com"
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    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "AI in Beauty: What It Means for Your Team, Your Clients, and Your Business",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/salon-management/1097514/ai-in-beauty-what-it-means-for-your-team-your-clients-and-your-business",
    "summary": "AI is transforming the beauty and wellness industry, and the future is about empowering people, not replacing them. Discover how Phorest AI helps salons, spas, and med spas across North America respond faster, personalize every visit, and keep human connection…",
    "date_iso": "2026-05-29T17:47:59Z",
    "host": "salontoday.com"
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    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "Energized and Exceptionally Thoughtful",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/1097501/energized-and-exceptionally-thoughtful",
    "summary": "At night, Dominic Michael Salon keeps the interior lights on, as the illuminated, eye-catching contemporary design serves as a billboard that consistently attracts new guests.",
    "date_iso": "2026-05-28T23:52:16Z",
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    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "Beauty Backstage: Designing Your Own Salon Exit",
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    "summary": "After her presentation and workshop at Data-Driven Salon Summit 2026, Harper Ellis Hair Co.'s Terra Harvell chats with Nicole Johnson, sharing why she's on a mission to help owners build wealth in their business so they have a investment worth selling when the…",
    "date_iso": "2026-05-28T21:04:33Z",
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    "title": "The Captain of Business Stability and Growth",
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    "summary": "Owner Michaella Blissett-Williams credits her General Manager Gloria Hortua with [salon] 718's year-over-year, double-digit growth and says she's been able to scale the company to eight locations because she can rely on Hortua to manage daily operations.",
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    "source": "Modern Salon",
    "title": "Structured Texture: Runway Shapes, Real-World Textures",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/1097484/structured-texture-runway-shapes-real-world-textures",
    "summary": "With Structured Texture: Runway Shapes, Real-World Textures, I wanted to bridge the gap between high-fashion hair and the real textures stylists work with every day.",
    "date_iso": "2026-05-28T20:18:35Z",
    "host": "modernsalon.com"
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    "source": "Modern Salon",
    "title": "Sparkle Hair Extensions Salons’ Provide Creative Add-On Service",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/1097480/sparkle-hair-extensions-salons-provide-creative-add-on-service",
    "summary": "Bee Sam’s VanStrands blend shimmer, color, and customization into a trend-forward enhancement designed for modern salon clients.",
    "date_iso": "2026-05-28T20:01:24Z",
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    "source": "Modern Salon",
    "title": "Celebrity Hair Stylist Martino Cartier Says GA.MA Professional’s iQsfera Hair Dryer Could Change How Stylists Think About Ergonomics",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/1097476/celebrity-hair-stylist-martino-cartier-says-ga-ma-professionals-iqsfera-hair-dry",
    "summary": "The ultra-lightweight, handle-free dryer is designed to reduce wrist strain while delivering powerful performance behind the chair.",
    "date_iso": "2026-05-28T18:26:54Z",
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    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "Rise and SHINE with Aluram",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/1097451/rise-and-shine-with-aluram",
    "summary": "Shine Time: Aluram’s High Shine Line Delivers Moisture and Shine with Clean Ingredients",
    "date_iso": "2026-05-26T18:19:07Z",
    "host": "salontoday.com"
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    "title": "Rise and SHINE with Aluram",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/1097356/rise-and-shine-with-aluram",
    "summary": "Shine Time: Aluram’s High Shine Line Delivers Moisture and Shine with Clean Ingredients",
    "date_iso": "2026-05-26T08:00:00Z",
    "host": "modernsalon.com"
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    "source": "Modern Salon",
    "title": "Aura Salonware Announces 2026 Scholarship Winners",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/1097447/aura-salonware-announces-2026-scholarship-winners",
    "summary": "Aura Salonware is proud to announce its 2026 scholarship recipients. This first-time scholarship in partnership with the Professional Beauty Association awarded three different scholarships to support beauty professionals at every point in their professional j…",
    "date_iso": "2026-05-22T21:33:05Z",
    "host": "modernsalon.com"
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    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "Aura Salonware Announces 2026 Scholarship Winners",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/1097447/aura-salonware-announces-2026-scholarship-winners",
    "summary": "Aura Salonware is proud to announce its 2026 scholarship recipients. This first-time scholarship in partnership with the Professional Beauty Association awarded three different scholarships to support beauty professionals at every point in their professional j…",
    "date_iso": "2026-05-22T21:33:05Z",
    "host": "salontoday.com"
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    "source": "NAILS Magazine",
    "title": "Aura Salonware Announces 2026 Scholarship Winners",
    "link": "https://www.nailsmag.com/1097447/aura-salonware-announces-2026-scholarship-winners",
    "summary": "Aura Salonware is proud to announce its 2026 scholarship recipients. This first-time scholarship in partnership with the Professional Beauty Association awarded three different scholarships to support beauty professionals at every point in their professional j…",
    "date_iso": "2026-05-22T21:33:05Z",
    "host": "nailsmag.com"
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    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "Timeless Sophistication",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/1097436/timeless-sophistication",
    "summary": "Built from the ground up, Mane 18’s design strikes a balance between an elevated experience for guests and the functionality and flow necessary for team members to perform at their best.",
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    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "The Voice of Calm",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/1097433/a-calm-cohesive-voice",
    "summary": "Elyse Rogers is an uplifting presence at The Headroom who makes the team feel heard even in stressful situations. Owner Danielle Cherewyk sings her praises in this installment of Meet the Manager.",
    "date_iso": "2026-05-22T19:35:44Z",
    "host": "salontoday.com"
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    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "Aerchitect Launches Three-State Nervous System Fragrance Line",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/1097430/aerchitect-launches-three-state-nervous-system-fragrance-line",
    "summary": "The new functional fragrance brand launches three nervous system mists designed to deliver near-immediate, portable state shifts using the fastest sensory pathway to the brain.",
    "date_iso": "2026-05-22T17:45:39Z",
    "host": "salontoday.com"
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    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "Aura Salonware Announces 2026 Scholarship Winners",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/1097427/aura-salonware-announces-2026-scholarship-winners",
    "summary": "Aura Salonware Grants three scholarships in 2026--one for a student, one for continuing education for a beauty pro, and a business scholarship for a new salon owner.",
    "date_iso": "2026-05-21T20:49:55Z",
    "host": "salontoday.com"
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    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "Mindbody Launches SmartDesk, the AI Front Desk Assistant for Fitness and Wellness Operators",
    "link": "https://www.salontoday.com/1097425/mindbody-launches-smartdesk-the-ai-front-desk-assistant-for-fitness-and-wellness",
    "summary": "As of April 2026, SmartDesk active users save an estimated 25 hours per month on routine client communication.",
    "date_iso": "2026-05-21T19:55:12Z",
    "host": "salontoday.com"
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    "source": "Modern Salon",
    "title": "The Scalp Condition Every Salon Owner and Stylist Should Know About",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/1097056/the-scalp-condition-every-salon-owner-and-stylist-should-know-about",
    "summary": "Seborrheic dermatitis affects more than just the scalp. Here's how stylists can learn to see the signs and guide clients toward care.",
    "date_iso": "2026-05-19T17:35:42Z",
    "host": "modernsalon.com"
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    "source": "Modern Salon",
    "title": "SalonCentric Expands Into Alaska With New Anchorage Location",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/1097415/saloncentric-expands-into-alaska-with-new-anchorage-location",
    "summary": "SalonCentric has announced its expansion into Alaska, marking the distributor’s presence across all 50 states and bringing additional access to professional beauty products, education and business support to licensed salon professionals in the region.",
    "date_iso": "2026-05-17T02:27:08Z",
    "host": "modernsalon.com"
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    "source": "Modern Salon",
    "title": "Sola Salons Honors Nine Entrepreneurs Shaping the Future of Beauty and Wellness",
    "link": "https://www.modernsalon.com/1097409/sola-salons-honors-nine-entrepreneurs-shaping-the-future-of-beauty-and-wellness",
    "summary": "The 2026 Faces of Sola Visionaries encompass industry leaders driving innovation and meaningful change on their own terms.",
    "date_iso": "2026-05-14T20:38:24Z",
    "host": "modernsalon.com"
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    "id": "5b7fffc00148632b4babf875",
    "source": "Salon Today",
    "title": "Fewer Clients, Stronger Revenue: Why Your Pricing Power is Your Biggest Q1 Win",
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    "summary": "Despite a slight and predictable decline in client traffic for Q1, resilient pricing power is driving year-over-year revenue growth in salons. The KIM Report's Alain Audet reviews the data and what it's telling us about the state of professional beauty.",
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    "summary": "Though their Astronaut of Hope collection of brushes and clips, ERGO Styling Tools raises $33,000 to support HairToStay, the first and only national nonprofit dedicated to making scalp cooling treatments affordable for cancer patients.",
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    "summary": "Though their Astronaut of Hope collection of brushes and clips, ERGO Styling Tools raises $33,000 to support HairToStay, the first and only national nonprofit dedicated to making scalp cooling treatments affordable for cancer patients.",
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    "summary": "In this content series, we're focusing on artists who found a niche that really speaks to them and work for their career. Henry \"Tribes\" Amoloja (@theweightedcape), is based in Dallas, TX, and practices sensory-friendly barbering.",
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    "summary": "In an industry with so many options and opportunities, we asked artists what made them niche down and choose a specialty. Texas-based artist Kimberly Michelle has always loved focusing on healthy hair and scalp, and headspa rituals was a natural evolution.",
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    "summary": "You already know how to run a great salon. You have the skill, the team, and the clientele. But in today’s market, instinct alone isn’t enough to scale. The salons growing the fastest aren’t just talented, they’re informed. They use their data to make smarter…",
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