Come Together: Premiere Orlando 2021 Will Be Live and In Person
Premiere Orlando has been listening, planning and working hard to get ready to come together safely as a beauty community on October 17-18, 2021!
by Staff
Articles
After 25 Years in Commission Salons, Why This Stylist Went Solo
Making the move from an employee-based salon to the independent contractor model is a very personal, one-size-does-not-fit-all for stylists. Here’s how one hairdresser has experienced the change.
by Anne Moratto
3 Easy Ways Stylists Can Promote Sustainability Today
Part of cultivating a well-lived life is joining together to protect the planet that we all call home. In honor of Earth Day, here’s a glimpse into the ways stylists can help keep the planet beautiful – all while making people beautiful.
How to Create Volume and Density on Fine Hair
It's important to intall hair extensions in the right areas to create density and not just length. This short video walks you through the technique using DreamCatchers I-tips.
by Staff
How Skin Pros Can Navigate Facials With Enhanced Safety
In an industry of human touch, skincare professionals have a lot to think about as they reopen and reconnect with clients. Ahead, Dermalogica’s Jordyn Kornblatt outlines how skin therapists and estheticians can prioritize health and safety during mask-less services.
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Why 5-Star Reviews Deserve as Much Effort as Your Instagram
While your Instagram portfolio is going to speak to technical results, reviews are going to speak about results *and* the experience. Here, Jennifer Kenny walks you through how to start raking in the reviews for your work.
by Jennifer Kenny
Cosmo Prof Celebrates Hairstylist Appreciation Week with Free Classes
The event will be a week-long offering of free education focused on the needs of hairdressers – providing them with no cost business solutions, product knowledge, technical knowledge and CE hours.
by Staff
5 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Going Independent
If you're thinking about going independent but you're unsure of where to begin, we asked the team at CocoLemon to draw on their experiences and share how you can turn ambition into a reality. The takeaway: It is easier to build a future with a solid starting point.
Healthy Hairdresser: Is Diet Culture Harmful?
Recently, singer Demi Lovato slammed a yogurt shop in Los Angeles after claiming their signs promoted diet culture. Lovato noted one sign labeled a flavor option as "Guilt-Free." Now a Registered Dietician is applauding Demi's efforts.
by Staff
Clubhouse 101: The Best Practices for Beauty Pros
From crafting the perfect bio to hosting a room, launching a club to growing your following, we tapped Mirella Manelli for all the strategy ideas.
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Lies We Tell Our Clients
We fudge the truth if it hurts. The truth is often an insult. Reality often will do nothing for a client’s confidence.
Helping Independent Stylists Increase Income, ShearShare Partners with PocketSuite
Partnership enables ShearSharers to unlock revenue potential from their existing client base.
by Staff
The Essential Blonding Boost Your Guests Need This Season
The question is, can blondes have it all? With the new Oribe Bright Blonde collection the answer is absolutely yes!
The Suite Life: Photo Tour of the Nail Artelier by Julie K
This bijoux space offers a private experience featuring a range of high-quality nail services. See the beautiful deco design and the selfie wall!
by Staff
In the Market for Shears? Here's What You Need to Know to Make the Most of Your Investment
No single tool is more important to stylists than their shears. It’s equivalent to a chef’s knives or a baker’s oven. Your shears are literally in your hands all day, every day, so when you’re shopping for scissors, you need to get it right.
12 Salon Suites Serving All the Decor Inspiration
Whether you just signed the lease on your first suite or you’re in the middle of a redesign, it’s always a good time to look at decor pics.
by Staff
Gloss Like a Boss: Tips from a Hair Color Educator
Anthony Barnhill has a two-pronged approach to getting perfect spread and saturation, without worrying about dark roots when applying a gloss.
by Anne Moratto