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Launching into Boot Camp

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<p>Afredo Lewis, Matrix global brand spokesperson,&nbsp;strikes at pose at MODERN SALON Independent Boot Camp</p>

Afredo Lewis, Matrix global brand spokesperson, strikes at pose at MODERN SALON Independent Boot Camp

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<p>Jennifer Kenny of the Independent Stylist Podcast presented on Reels and social strategy</p>

Jennifer Kenny of the Independent Stylist Podcast presented on Reels and social strategy

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<p>Lori Fudens talked about creating the best client experience possible.&nbsp;</p>

Lori Fudens talked about creating the best client experience possible. 

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<p>Anne Moratto, director of brand content strategy, MODERN SALON and NAILS</p>

Anne Moratto, director of brand content strategy, MODERN SALON and NAILS

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<p>A panel comprised of industry leaders (from left to right):&nbsp;</p>

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A panel comprised of industry leaders (from left to right): 

Anne Moratto (moderator) and panelists Keya Neal, Jack Winn and Ashley White

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<p>Kenesha Coleman discussed financial literacy for beauty pros</p>

Kenesha Coleman discussed financial literacy for beauty pros

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<p>Artist Asil was a charming presence onstage who shared some of his blonding and balayage tips</p>

Artist Asil was a charming presence onstage who shared some of his blonding and balayage tips

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<p>A warm send off message from Meghan McHugh of GK Hair</p>

A warm send off message from Meghan McHugh of GK Hair

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<p>Minerva in the house!</p>

Minerva in the house!

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<p>The Booksy booth was a busy place</p>

The Booksy booth was a busy place

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<p>The MODERN SALON team</p>

The MODERN SALON team

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<p>SheHair Pro</p>

SheHair Pro

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<p>From Suite to Salon with Destroy the Hairdresser&#39;s Cyd Charisse (left) and Joy La May</p>

From Suite to Salon with Destroy the Hairdresser's Cyd Charisse (left) and Joy La May

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<p>A panel on specialization with (from left to right) Anne Moratto, Sacha Quarles, Cifredo, and Naja Dev</p>

A panel on specialization with (from left to right) Anne Moratto, Sacha Quarles, Cifredo, and Naja Dev

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<p>Afredo Lewis, Matrix global brand spokesperson, discussed building your brand to attract your ideal client</p>

Afredo Lewis, Matrix global brand spokesperson, discussed building your brand to attract your ideal client

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<p>Miss Megginson (@soyoureahairstylist) shared some of her favorite social and digital media tactics</p>

Miss Megginson (@soyoureahairstylist) shared some of her favorite social and digital media tactics

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<p>Anna Lamber of PIP University presented a program called, &quot;One Week&#39;s Revenue in One Day with Hair Extensions&quot;</p>

Anna Lamber of PIP University presented a program called, "One Week's Revenue in One Day with Hair Extensions"

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<p>Anne Moratto, director of brand content strategy, MODERN SALON and NAILS</p>
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Anne Moratto, director of brand content strategy, MODERN SALON and NAILS


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<p>Kenesha Coleman discussed financial literacy for beauty pros</p>
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Kenesha Coleman discussed financial literacy for beauty pros


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<p>A warm send off message from Meghan McHugh of GK Hair</p>
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A warm send off message from Meghan McHugh of GK Hair


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<p>Minerva in the house!</p>
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Minerva in the house!


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The Booksy booth was a busy place


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<p>The MODERN SALON team</p>
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The MODERN SALON team


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SheHair Pro


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From Suite to Salon with Destroy the Hairdresser's Cyd Charisse (left) and Joy La May


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The MODERN SALON Independent Boot Camp is where independents come to be together.

The event was inspired by a comprehensive research study into the independent stylist, in which thousands of independent beauty professionals told us what they need to be successful.

MODERN saw that solo artists are motivated and business-minded, and they seek out opportunities to engage in community, make connections and discover new tools, strategies and systems to improve their business and their lives.  And Boot Camp was born.

At the MODERN SALON Independent Boot Camp, independent hair stylists, salon professionals, booth renters, chair renters, mobile stylists or those who might be thinking about leaving a commission-based salon to go independent for the first time, gather to go beyond basic business training to receive valuable education that will benefit them no matter where or how they work.

Our debut Boot Camp in Los Angeles featured education on social media, on pricing, on financial literacy, on marketing and branding, along with panels of industry experts who discussed the face of business in the future, mental health, and setting healthy boundaries.

Here is a slideshow from our second Boot Camp event, held in Tampa, FL on April 25.   Next, Boot Camp travels to Dallas in Fall 2022!

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