Carlos Valenzuela

Grinding Smarter Not Just Harder

Inspiring client confidence requires hard work but think carefully and choose the hard that rewards you the most.

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Salon Pro Tips for a Recession

How does a recession affect a salon professional, and why should you care?

Convincing the Reluctant Client

Check out some solid advice on how to address typical situations encountered in the salon from global beauty educator Carlos Valenzuela.

What Guys Wanna Know

It's time to shatter the male grooming ceiling. Men want to have good skin, great hair, and nice nails, too. And they're looking to their salon professional and barber to help a guy out.

Lessons From a Barbershop

What is it about a barbershop that feels so honest and down-home, like the comfort food of grooming?

How I Got Your Client

If you think other stylists can "steal" clients from you, you're looking at the situation from the wrong perspective.

2022 is the Year to Clean Up Your Act

Clear out the old to make room for the new - new ideas, new attitude, new revenue.

Carlos Valenzuela named to “The 41 List” of Honorees

The 41 List recognizes 41 LGBTQ Latinx role models. Valenzuela, a stylist, educator, former salon and school owner and author, has been recognized for his leadership and for his award-winning novella, Letters to Young Carlos.

Star Senior Stylist: Wesley Poole

When people compliment Wesley Poole's excellent people skills and customer service, he explains his golden rule of professionalism, “If you love yourself, you automatically love your clients.” This is the second profile in a series of senior stylists who inspire by example.

Star Senior Stylist: Peggy Schremp

Seniors are an encyclopedia of knowledge whose wisdom is to be cherished and respected. If your salon doesn’t have one, go out and find or steal one.

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