Salon Industry Forecast with Leslie Perry

Want an unbiased look at where the salon industry is heading, what challenges lie ahead, and where the biggest opportunities are emerging?

In this episode of The Salon Scoop, Scott sits down with Leslie Perry, CEO of the Professional Beauty Association (PBA). Leslie brings both boardroom brilliance and salon-floor soul to everything she does, offering a uniquely balanced perspective on what’s really happening across the beauty industry...from salon owners and stylists to manufacturers and distributors.

This conversation is designed to give salon professionals the clarity needed to navigate change and build long-term success in an evolving industry.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The biggest shifts shaping the future of salons
• Workforce and recruitment challenges impacting growth
• Emerging business models for the next 3–5 years
• Where the biggest opportunities exist for salon owners
• What successful salons are doing differently
• The skills that will define long-term success beyond technical ability
• How adaptability supports leadership and marketing for salons
• Why staying informed strengthens your digital marketing for salons strategy
• One key piece of advice to prepare for 2026 and beyond

The beauty industry is evolving, and those who stay informed and adaptable will be best positioned to grow, lead, and succeed in the years ahead.

HUGE thanks goes out to the incredible Leslie Perry for sharing amazing insight! Make sure to follow along on IG @probeautyassoc and @leslieperry_pba. You can join the PBA and benefit from all the amazing things this organization does for the industry here: www.probeauty.org

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This podcast is for salon owners and salon professionals who want to learn proven ways to grow their salon business,learn valuable salon leadership skills, boost their brand, grow their clientele, get social media and marketing advice for salons, and build a salon culture that attracts and retains thriving stylists.

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