Beth Minardi on 'Retaining Your Color Business'
Keep clients coming back for professional color in tough economic times.
Modern Portfolio: Lovely Lola
Amanda Jenkins of Arrojo Studio created “Lola,” a collection inspired by the film of the same name from the late German director Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Combating the Recession
This month experts answer: “How can you help clients during the recession without sacrificing salon income?”
New Now Next: Well-Groomed Nails
Keeping hands and nails in tip-top shape can be a challenge in harsh, winter weather, so we asked experts Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, executive VP of OPI; Amanda Fontanarrosa, CND education coach; and Essie Weingarten, founder of Essie, for advice.
Long Lengths at NY Fashion Shows
Long lengths were in style on the runways at recent fashion shows in New York. Here are a few of our favorite looks.
Do You Know How to Deliver the Perfect Makeover?
To upgrade your client (and your makeover plan), check out David Stanko’s Top 10 to ask, anytime you’re part of a change gang.
On Trend: Tricked-Out Texture
At London’s Paul Falltrick Salon, tricked-out textures come from fancy finishing. The top and crown are strategic for created crinkled, spiky or wispy movement, which contrasts with smoother lower lengths.
Your Makeovers: Filling the Need
The natural, light brunette, who thanks to continual lightening is currently “almost blonde,” often ends up with highly porous hair and a washed-out tone.
Beth Minardi on ' Client Color-Change Agreement'
I made a client dark red. It came out beautiful and fairly even with a couple of lighter pieces in the back. She called a few days later and says she hates it and wants it dark brown.
The Long and Short of It
Long, flowing locks have been the trend for quite some time now. Look for a shift in this fad in 2009. To get your clients on board with a new style for the new year, try one of these consultation tactics.
New Year, New Goals
To get yourself jumpstarted for a profitable new year, try one or more of these resolutions. Challenging yourself at work will revitalize your enthusiasm and your paycheck!
Pixie Cuts for Spring
According to Philip Pelusi, celebrity hair stylist and hair care mogul, this spring’s hot new cut is the pixie.
New Now Next: Flatiron Trends
Flatiron experts, Jane Shan, Philip Wilson and Andy Bodine all agree: Flatiron technology is improving and these advancements are making the iron easier to use and capable of perfecting a multitude of styles.
Easy Hairstyling Tips from Philip Pelusi
Pelusi teamed up with Ben Cho for his spring fashion show to bring cutting-edge and modern hairstyles. Now, Pelusi is offering his styling tips to you.
Smart Marketing of Color Services
Are you marketing your color services and department to its full potential? Try these 3 tips to make sure color doesn’t fall under the radar.
Innovation Spotlight: Advanced Coloration
Color is getting a big boost and damage is getting the boot with Advanced Coloration. The new brand claims to be the first hair color with “micro-pigment sized” color molecules.
Build Your Holiday Color Business
Trying to build your color business during the holiday season? Try these tricks to keep clients coming back and entice new customers into your chair.