August 2026

Salon Success Strategies

Upselling through Education: Specialty Shampoos, Conditioners & Coat Treatments

By Amanda McGrath Digital edition ↗

Health

The Down and Dirty on Shampoo Shelf Life, Preservatives & Dilution

By Dave Campanella Digital edition ↗

Grooming Gab

“But It’s Just a Haircut!”

By Kathy Hosler Digital edition ↗

Better Cat Grooming

Growing Up Groomed: How Grooming Needs Change Throughout a Cat’s Life

By Lynn Paolillo, CFMG & Certifier Digital edition ↗

Why Cutting Out Conditioner Won’t Save Time in House-Call and Mobile Grooms

By Chris Anthony Digital edition ↗

The Ingredient Gap: Why Ear, Eye & Oral Products Are the Weak Link in Our Professional Kit

By Gasparas Lekavicius Digital edition ↗

2026 Contest Results

Intergroom 2026 Contest Results

Digital edition ↗

Derm Connection

Do You Know Your Products?

By Cliff Faver Digital edition ↗

Life

Gunk in the Trunk: Cleaning Up Your Tool Maintenance Act with Liquid Love

By Misty Gieczys Digital edition ↗

Salon Spotlight

Cali Pets: Where Team Culture & Top-Level Grooming Meet Hollywood Glam

By Keith Loria Digital edition ↗

Groomer's Guide

Friend or Foe? Fragrances From a Dog’s Perspective

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

Justice for the Giants: Learning to Love Large Breeds

By Tatum Lundin Digital edition ↗