This Haircutting Specialist Lives to Create the Perfect Face Frame
Stylist Lenina Yin's super power just might be adding in texture and movement to nearly every haircut and then "signing" it with her customized face frames.
by Anne Moratto
Handsome App Launches Mastermind Coaching
Handsome is giving pros access to education and resources to advance in their careers through it's free app and through the launch of a new Mastermind space, a digital community where salon pros can access industry educators and coaches.
Financial Literacy: Understanding How to Use Brokerage Accounts
Our series of #financefriday videos contain information on managing your finances, understanding how to invest your money, and empowering, easy-to-grasp bits of information for beauty pros.
Salon Finance
A crash course on the important things to consider, and common mistakes to avoid, when it comes to money flowing in and out of your business
Wellness at the Chair
Do a self-assessment and learn wellness tips in your practice with Andrew Carruthers, culture ambassador for Sam Villa, founder of The Journeyist and mBIT coach/trainer.
Groundbreaking "Train with the Masters" Workshop Pairs Edward Tricomi and Laara Raynier
Learn the secrets to salon industry success when you attend this first collaboration of two icons, set for September 19, 2022, in New York City.
Lessons From a Barbershop
What is it about a barbershop that feels so honest and down-home, like the comfort food of grooming?
Diversifying Your Skills as a Stylist Is Key to Success
I learned how vital diversification was when I made the mistake of not being able to provide a specialty service for a client on a movie set. Humbled, I had no choice but to refer the client to another stylist who knew how to do the service. I didn't make that mistake again.
Understanding SEO and How to Leverage It
Boosting your SEO so your salon lands on Page One of Google's search results can make a world of difference to the number of new clients you lure in. Imaginal Marketing's Lauren Bakos walks you through the basics.
Know Your Options: 4 Ways to Save for Retirement
Investing in yourself and your future is crucial. Financial educator Anna Manukyan explains the differences between the four retirement investment types: pensions, 401(k)s, IRAs, and annuities.
Keep the Emotion Out of Your Financial Decisions
As both a beauty professional and a financial educator, Anna Manukyan understands that unsettling financial forecasts can create a sense of "what should I do?" Manukyan reminds us what not to do...don't panic. Hear her common sense and comforting approach to taking in today's sometimes bad news.
How to Get Off Manager’s Island
Shanalie Wijesinghe, director of education at Boulevard, outlines the critical steps leaders can take right now to create a better, more inclusive experience for themselves and their teams.
Understanding Your APR Can Help You Start Recession-Proofing
In our latest Finance Friday video installment, we come to understand the importance of knowing your APR or Annual Percentage Rate on borrowed money and credit cards.
Summer Solstice & How to Embrace the Season of Light
June 21st marks the astronomical first day of summer. A modern alchemist suggests some solstice rituals and solstice soul searching you might undertake to celebrate summer solstice 2022.
Making a Good Impression Counts
Here's how to make some MAGIC in your client's lives by helping them see that for good or bad, we are all evaluated on how we present ourselves.
Estate Planning: Protect Your Assets
And, yes, you do have assets. In this latest Finance Friday video, Anna Manukyan, Ulta Beauty senior director, education and creative, and a financial educator, talks about some key terms --and actions--you can take to make sure you keep making smart money moves.
How Data Empowers You to Operate Your Salon Smarter
Data can elevate your business by helping you personalize the client experience, manage inventory and optimize sales. Square shows you how to run a data-driven business.
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