April 2026

Life

Groom Expo West 2026 Contest Results

Digital edition ↗

Shears: World Tour

By Chris Anthony Digital edition ↗

Elevate Your Grooming

Grooming in South Africa: An Altered Context

By Blake Hernandez Digital edition ↗

Salon Success Strategies

Tough Talk: Mastering the Art of the Difficult Conversation

By Amanda McGrath Digital edition ↗

Better Cat Grooming

The Big Picture: Helping Cat Owners Understand the Importance of Professional Grooming

By Lynn Paolillo, CFMG & Certifier Digital edition ↗

Salon Spotlight

MaryGroom: Maria Zakharchenko’s International Grooming Empire

By Keith Loria Digital edition ↗

Groomer's Guide

Salons & Strays: An Inside Look at India’s Dog Population

By Jennifer Bishop-Jenkins, MA, ICMG, PGC, CCE Digital edition ↗

Grooming Matters

It All Comes Out in the Wash: 6 Tips for Getting Dogs Very Clean

By Daryl Conner Digital edition ↗

Techniques

Structure Before Style: What Korean Grooming Taught Me About Learning to See

By Stephenie Calhoun Digital edition ↗

Derm Connection

Addressing Allergies: The Veterinary Approach

By Cliff Faver Digital edition ↗

Behavior Breakdown

Understanding the Role Your Body Language Plays in the Grooming Salon

By Melissa J. Viera Digital edition ↗

From Volume to Value: A European Perspective on the Modern Groomer’s Career Path

By Gasparas Lekavicius Digital edition ↗