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.
Tips for Dealing with Toxic Salon Clients
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.
Navigating Simple Interest vs. Compounding Interest
In this edition of #FinanceFriday, Anna Manukyan explains the differences between simple and compounding interest.
Recovering Out Loud: Overcoming Addiction, One Day at a Time
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.
Artist Spotlight: Donna Jordan
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.
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The Improv Technique of Saying "Yes, And..." Becomes a Tool for Business Success
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.
by Anne Moratto
Healthy Hairdresser: 3 Tips for Preventing Injury
We look at things from the ground up, starting with proper footwear, stance and use of your wrist in this quick wellness takeaway for stylists.
by Anne Moratto
Learning to Take Some Hats Off as a Business Owner
Are you a salon owner who wears so many hats that it's hard to enjoy the fruits of your labor? Delegate your work to make your salon business thrive.
Bridal Business Coach Renee Marie Talks Cascading Styles
Renee Marie answers some of your burning bridal business questions while demonstrating a lovely cascading style.
How-to Make Curls That Last
Whether you’re going from straight to curly with perm rods, flexi rods, or shingling, here are some great tips to keep in mind when achieving this style.
Cosmos Update: What to Expect During Taurus Season
The Cosmos Update with Yara del a Torre (@yara.delatorre) offers insight into Taurus Season which is expected to be a little extra special. It's a season of eclipses, plus Mercury retrograde, and even a new moon. What might this mean for you? Listen up!
1 in 3 Americans View Their Stylist as a Therapist
Psychohairapy is in session. A study by reveals that 55% of stylists provide emotional support during appointments.
Five Foods to Eat For a Healthy Gut
Trying to stay healthy at work? Experts reveal the top five foods to eat for a healthy gut.
The Future of Beauty
The next 100 years of beauty starts now. Your next $100,000 in services can, too. Count on Ulta Beauty to inspire you every step of the way.
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How and When to Use a Backdoor Roth IRA
Are you a high-income earner? Can't fund a traditional Roth IRA? Ulta Beauty's Anna Manukyan explains a strategy you can use to still help your retirement fund grow tax-free.
Artistry and Excitement at Supercuts Event
Supercuts is reintroducing live events in a big way. Supercuts hosted 850 educators, managers, and stylists at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas in January for Las Vegas Education Destination, a two-day blowout event of training, inspiration, and connection. Stylists enjoyed a high-fashion hair show, celebrity demonstrations of the newest, most in-demand techniques, and an amazing celebration with the Supercuts family.
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Boundaries and Breathwork: How Both Lead to a Healthier Business
Shelby Bettencourt, a stylist, salon owner, podcast host, and breathwork facilitator, will be presenting at MODERN SALON's Independent Bootcamp in Miami on May 22 on the topic of boundaries and how to communicate them clearly to help others understand our needs and limits. In this short video interview, Bettencourt gives us a sneak preview to her presentation.
by Anne Moratto