The Do's and Don'ts of Becoming a Hair Extension Specialist
Salon owner, educator and extension artist Kaliopi Matheakis built a career on continuing education and striving for excellence. Here are her lessons learned from building a business around extension services.
How-to Start Recession-Proofing Your Finances
First, what does it mean to be 'in recession'? And, second, what should you start doing now to prepare for it?
The Road to Independence
Learn from those who just recently went independent, as well as those who have been doing it for years, what it’s REALLY like to take the leap to becoming an independent salon professional.
Make Your Money Work for You: Pay Attention to This New Retirement Savings Plan
This explainer video on the CalSavers Program has application for many independent beauty professionals, even if you don't live in California. This is the latest in our series of Finance Friday videos, short snippets of impactful financial information.
SALON DESIGN: Creating Her Home, Suite Home
Women’s color and cut specialist Rachel Gardner opened Her Rareity Salon in February 2022. Check out a space that Gardner says, "shows my heart."
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Make Your Money Work for You: Understanding Bull vs Bear Markets
Ulta Beauty's Anna Manukyan breaks down financial terms and explains their relevance. These short nuggets of education are digestible, understandable and relatable, because she has made it her mission to "give you the power to protect your income, life, health, and wealth." Here's the latest in the series.
Mentoring During a Pandemic with Tabatha Coffey
The co-creator of the Matrix Mentor Me program talks about her second time guiding a group along with other Matrix mentors.
Matrix Mentor Me's "Magic 5" Reflect on Their Inspiring Year
As the 2021-2022 second installment of Matrix's mentoring program with Tabatha Coffey wraps up, the five lucky mentees share how they got there and what they've learned.
Set Boundaries for Your Psychological Health
Behavior scientist and author Gianna Biscontini explains our resistance to setting boundaries and why we should overcome it.
Curly Canvas: Formulas and Tips for Coloring Curly Hair
Three artists share best practices for painting curly hair.
How Search Works on Instagram
When we want to understand how Instagram works, we like to ask Instagram. We go to the source. Recently, we wanted to better understand Search on Instagram, which is how you show up and why. Of the gazillion gin joints all over the world, how can we help someone wander into ours?
Avoid These Red Flags When Filing Your Taxes
Advice for the independent beauty professional on what you can reasonably deduct and what you generally cannot. As always, seek the advice of your own tax preparation professional for your personal tax needs.
The Salon Pros' Guide to Inflation
Even when you’re flush, I hope you still watch your pennies. Money isn’t everything; however, not having cash on hand forces you to make choices you don’t want. Here are the critical items to living with inflation for salon professionals.
Make Your Money Work for You: The 5 Questions to Ask a Financial Advisor
You wouldn't start a hair service without a consultation, right? Well, asking the right questions of a financial planner will help you get on the same page with them so you can get your money working for you!
Cosmo Prof Offering Complimentary Education to Celebrate Hairstylist Appreciation Week 2022
The event will be a week-long offering of COMPLIMENTARY classes focused on the needs of hairdressers – providing them with no-cost business solutions, product knowledge, technical knowledge, and CE hours.
Why Salon Professionals Should Charge Hourly Rates: Four Reasons to Make the Switch Now
Expert advice from Boulevard's director of education on the question of whether or not to switch to an hourly rate structure.
Make Your Money Work for You: Understanding Compound vs Simple Interest
Anna Manukyan, Ulta Beauty Senior Director, Education and Creative, is increasing our financial literacy. This is another installment in our Finance Friday series of video tips on money management. Watch and learn!