It’s prom season! Are you ready to get your teen clients ready for the big event? We asked stylists around the country what prom styles are hot in their area.
by Megan Vickery
July 10, 2011
1 min to read
It's prom season! Are you ready to get your teen clients ready for the big event? We asked stylists around the country what prom styles are hot in their area. Here's what they had to say:
"The trend is to add embellishments without a big commitment in change." - Lorinda Warner, owner Lorinda's Salon, Spa and Store Mill Creek, Washington
"Soft curls and natural looks for spring are the trends." -Rhonda Murphy Parkview Shear Perfection Robinson, Illinois
"Themed hair accessories are hot! Making the accessories match the themed outfit makes the guest's experience incredibly unique." -Gloria Harding, co-owner Tranquility Salon and Day Spa Manassas and Haymarket, Virginia
To style this client, Lorinda Warner used Brocato Hold On gel, Brocato
Carve Texture Icing, and minimum-hold spray to create shine, hold and
texture. A trendy headband finishes off the look.
With more than four decades in the industry, hairdresser and MODE Education founder Stan Newton has built a career around the art and discipline of cutting hair, learning the rules so he can break them.
Beauty professionals should evaluate each service based on its popularity, profitability, and alignment with current trends. Conducting client surveys and analyzing booking data can provide insights into which services are in demand and which might be phased out.
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Whether a beauty professional chooses a commission salon, booth rental, salon suite or salon ownership, the common thread is having more choices than ever before.
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Salon suite pioneer Karen Kaminski argues that the next evolution of independent beauty businesses won't be defined by beautiful spaces alone, it will be driven by smarter systems that help professionals spend less time on administrative work and more time serving clients.
At a time when many LGBTQ+ people felt compelled to hide parts of themselves, Carlos Valenzuela found a career in beauty and a community that offered opportunity based on what you could do and how well you could do it.
Whether it's social media, fashion, film, art, or culture, Chaz Dean advises stylists to stay aware of what's inspiring people. Take the elements that make sense for you in these five lessons learned through a life in beauty.
For Jessica Domoney, building a successful career isn't about saying yes to every opportunity, it's about protecting your time, investing in yourself and creating an experience clients won't forget.
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Real-world advice on creativity, consultations, color, burnout, business, boundaries, inclusivity, client care, and career growth from educators and industry experts.
Real-world advice on creativity, consultations, color, burnout, business, boundaries, inclusivity, client care, and career growth from educators and industry experts.
Today's clients are hearing more about longevity, biohacking, inflammation, and healthy aging than ever before. This article explores the science and language behind the skin longevity movement, and what it could mean for client consultations, treatment recommendations, and professional credibility.
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