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Curly Brides: Fostering Curl Confidence on your Client’s Wedding Day

How do you help a bride feel good in her natural curls? Bridal stylist Sara Ortega provides a look into how she fosters curl confidence.

As part of “The Pro In You” theme of the 2023 Sport Clips National Huddle, team members from the system’s 1,900 locations spent three days focusing on professional skills both in and out of the...

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Sport Clips Haircuts National Huddle Celebrates the “Pro in You”

by Staff

During the franchise’s 30th anniversary, Sport Clips Haircuts National Huddle celebrated the “Pro in You” to recognize the talent and contribution to its haircare business.

In partnership with Paul Mitchell Professional

Bond Repair for Low-Maintenance Hair

by Staff

Even clients who don't get color too often need a little bond repair sometimes. See why low-maintenance colorist Alyssa Davis loves using Paul Mitchell Professional's Bond Rx system on her clients.

Career

Tips for Dealing with Toxic Salon Clients

by Carlos Valenzuela

Some clients leave you drained and stressed out. I call them toxic clients because their way has an unexplainable heaviness. Here are some strategies for identifying and dealing with these personalities.

Career

Navigating Simple Interest vs. Compounding Interest

by Staff

In this edition of #FinanceFriday, Anna Manukyan explains the differences between simple and compounding interest.

Paul Michell Global Ambassador Quannah Chasinghorse celebrated Earth Month with a special screening of her documentary short “Walking Two Worlds.” - Photo: JPMS

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JPMS and Global Ambassador Quannah Chasinghorse Celebrate Earth Month

by Staff

On April 19, John Paul Mitchell Systems' Global Ambassador Quannah Chasinghorse screened her documentary short film Walking Two Worlds to celebrate Earth Month in partnership with Nia Tero in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples.

Stylist Spotlight

Recovering Out Loud: Overcoming Addiction, One Day at a Time

by Dana Berry

Stylist Meghan Blanchette’s life story nearly ended with a period…instead it continues with a semi-colon. She talked about her struggles with drugs and alcohol at Sport Clips National Huddle, sharing her experience of recovery, and giving hope to others who may think their life is at an end, when, in fact, recovery can start a whole new chapter.

Stylist Donna Jordan ran her own salon for twelve years before pivoting to franchise salons—and she never looked back.

In partnership with Supercuts

Artist Spotlight: Donna Jordan

by Staff

Stylist Donna Jordan ran her own salon for twelve years before pivoting to franchise salons—and she never looked back. Now Vice President of operations at Supercuts, Donna encourages other mid-career artists to consider the same path. Donna Jordan’s artist spotlight is a story of changing direction—and succeeding.

Actress Lily James at the Met Gala 2023. - Photo: Olaplex

Style

Get the Look: Lily James’ Hair at The Met Gala

by Staff

Actress Lily James' hair took The Met Gala by storm, with a look created by celeb hairstylist Halley Brisker for Olaplex.

Saying "yes, and" keeps things moving instead of shutting them down.

Career

The Improv Technique of Saying "Yes, And..." Becomes a Tool for Business Success

by Anne Moratto

When you answer "yes, and..." to a question or to a challenge in life, you are opening up possibilities, which is why this improvisational comedy technique has made its way into business classes and discussions of communication strategies.

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