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The Skinny On Salon Jobs: A Beauty Mentor for Students Who Need Beginning Advice and Career Stylists Who Need a Shot of Inspiration
"As a former school owner, I feel for the student who asks for a job at our salon without the interviewing, technical or social skills needed for the job. Although I felt badly, I was powerless--until now."
Make Extensions an Option for Low-Maintenance Clients
Win clients over to extensions by explaining that they can provide low-maintenance, long-term styles.
by Staff
Take the Plunge: Ricardo Santiago On Starting a Solo Artist Career
Ricardo Santiago is the type of stylist that believes in doing it all, but it was a huge step when he took this philosophy beyond techniques and decided to try his hand at starting his own independent business.
by Elizabeth Jakaitis
How Do Extension Services Foster Client Loyalty and Create Positive Experiences for First-Time Clients?
Irvin Krauledis of Cinderella Hair Extensions explains why offering extensions services is essential to success. She Hair by So.Cap. USA's Bernard Ory breaks down the ways that you can ensure it's a great experience.
by Staff
How Can Stylists Build Their Extension Clientele?
Erin Hayden of Hairdreams describes the conversations that can lead to more extensions clients, and thus more revenue.
by Staff
Will Clients Have to Change Their Styling Habits When Wearing Extensions?
Alyssa Romero of Halo Couture responds to a question that many clients ask when considering extensions.
by Staff
How Can Stylists Get Special-Occasion Clients Interested in Hair Extensions For Their Big Day?
Jennifer Parks of Bellami and Tina McIntosh of Ultratress Extensions talk extensions for brides.
by Staff
How Can Stylists Add Creative Color Without Lightening Hair?
Evolve Artistic Director Johnny Plant offers some upselling ideas for giving your clients pops of color with low commitment.
by Staff
Summer Add-On Services to Grow Your Business
For those running an independent business, a great way to grow profits this summer is by offering seasonal add-on services that will give clients that something extra, and give your final ticket price something extra, too. We asked our Solo Artist Advisory Council to tell us about the services that are lucrative and on-trend for this summer. Recommend these add-ons to clients and watch your average ticket price rise.
by Elizabeth Jakaitis
Gender-Neutral Pricing Is a Game-Changer for Solo Artist Businesses
As a solo artist, keeping a full book is essential to having a financially successful business, but even a full schedule may not be as lucrative as it could be if prices are based on gender and not time spent on the client.
by Elizabeth Jakaitis
Don't be Intimidated by Wigs and Hair Pieces
Which clients are good candidates for wigs or hair pieces, what type of client should consider non-surgical hair replacement, and what technology exists for customized hair pieces?
by Staff
Using Extensions to Achieve Hair Color Effects
Playing with color does not have to equate to picking up a brush and bowl, say Tony Odisho educators. Extensions can be used for a wide spectrum of color effects too.
by Staff
How to Match Extensions to a Client's Existing Color
Storage, quality and swatching are all important for matching hair extensions to existing color.
by Staff
MAKEOVER: Dramatic Regrowth To Silver Ice
Marie Negron (@glamhairbymarie) of Flawless Beauty Salon, Cleveland, Ohio, shares the details for this dramatic correction and conversion:
Healthy Hair & Hair-Loss Prevention Starts at the Scalp
What role does scalp condition play in healthy hair, what can stimulate hair growth, how can stylists help clients prevent hair loss before it starts, how can clients keep hair healthy and how can stylists best recommend an at-home treatment plan for clients with thinning hair?
by Staff
How to Talk to Clients With Thinning Hair
Hair thinning can be a sensitive topic. How should stylists approach the subject?
by Staff