Salon Hair Care Markets in U.S. and Canada Prove Resilient
The salon hair care market has rebounded in both America and Canada after COVID-19-related downturns, but the latter had a much rougher road to recovery.
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U.S. Salon Services Hit a High Mark
Exactly one year from when the professional salon industry hit an all-time low, data from Kline PRO U.S. shows a significant high mark for the industry in the United States. Salon service transactions for March 2021 were the highest since March 2020. Clients are gradually returning to salons, indicating that there is a chance for business to return to pre-pandemic levels.
Hybrid Professional Hair Products Scale Up
Despite the world slowing down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, hair care consumers are still seeking that always-elusive goal: an easier, no-fuss maintenance routine. In response, manufacturers have put extra emphasis on this space, recently introducing hybrid products that combine multiple forms or benefits in one product.
Salon Snapshot: What Was Up in 2020?
As we are all acutely aware, 2020 was a year like no other. The COVID-19 pandemic affected all aspects of everyday life, and it certainly took a toll on the salon industry. Interestingly, the year started out on a promising note: Kline PRO Pulse reports that for independent salons, January and February product sales indexed at just over 100, and service revenues stood at 96% of the prior year. After this, everything changed. Mass closures, including salons, began in late
Five Hot Spots to Watch in Salon Services
There’s no doubt that salons faced unimaginable challenges in 2020 and continue to re-evaluate how to do business; providing the right mix of services is a key factor in that process. Data from Kline PRO provides insights on the performance of salon services and retail products that can help map the road to recovery in the days ahead. Notable findings on salon services from our recent publication are: Waving Services (Yes, Perms!) If you wait long
Healthier Hair at the Epicenter of the Salon Industry
Our recently published Salon Hair Care Global Series shows another year of robust growth for the industry that already accounts for over $14 billion globally. This is driven in part by products focused on care and treatment. Shampoos and conditioners lead the way with over 4% growth in 2018, with treatments at the forefront of
ISSE Long Beach 2015: It’s All About the Extras
Color, volume, texture, and more! Once again, the ISSE Long Beach show floor was brimming with fresh and previous exhibitors showing off their latest innovations and new product lines for the complex world of beauty. The aisles were bursting with industry representatives – hair stylists, nail stylists, and students galore, eager to see the latest
The Changing Face of the Beauty Industry and the Professional Channel
The beauty retailing landscape is constantly in flux and has changed dramatically in the 50+ years that Kline has been tracking the market. The consumer’s path to purchase is not always clear as offline and online shopping are more intertwined than ever before. Brands that were previously exclusive to the professional channel are now using retail
