

Five Reasons to Private Label and Future-Proof Your Salon Retail Business
With the confusing sea of hair products available today, putting your own brand on the bottle or tube can be a smart business move. Private label comes with its own set of challenges, of course, but a company called Naturich Labs Inc. believes it has solutions!
Sponsored by Naturich

Why it Makes Sense to be a Curl Expert
Although more than 60 percent of the population has curly, coily or wavy hair, only a fraction of stylists are trained to work with texture. There is only one curl-trainedstylist for every 32,000 curly people, according to DevaCurl, which has trained thousands of stylists at its Academy.

#IBELONG In Beauty: Discover Solo Artist Freedom with Salon Support
Eric Jeter rented a salon studio for two and a half years until he realized he missed the camaraderie of other stylists. Lauren Correll joined a JCPenney Salon right out of cosmetology school, and now, as a salon manager, brings her enthusiasm for the company and the profession to her team. Both agree they wouldn’t change the unique combination of independence, teamwork, opportunity and family spirit the company offers for anything.
Sponsored by The Salon by Instyle
#IBELONG In Beauty: Discover Solo Artist Freedom with Salon Support
Eric Jeter rented a salon studio for two and a half years until he realized he missed the camaraderie of other stylists. Lauren Correll joined a JCPenney Salon right out of cosmetology school, and now, as a salon manager, brings her enthusiasm for the company and the profession to her team. Both agree they wouldn’t change the unique combination of independence, teamwork, opportunity and family spirit the company offers for anything.
Sponsored by The Salon by Instyle

QUIZ: Find Out How Much You Know About Texture
How much do you know about wavy and curly textures? Test yourself to see if you’re a #curlnewbie, a #curlboss or the ultimate #curlguru.

Five Secrets to Successful Stylist Recruitment
Stylist recruitment can be one of the most difficult and ongoing challenges for a leader, because not only do you want to fill chairs in your salon, it’s important to fill them with the best people.
Sponsored by Eufora

Here’s How To Make Your Color Clients Love You
When your client leaves your chair, she’s in the sun, in the pool, in the shower and soon, her hair color is in trouble. But don’t fret because there’s a solution that not only preserves your client’s color, it also elevates your service and your income.
Sponsored by evo

ECRU New York Leads First-Ever Global Educator Conference
The conference, hosted by OP Cosmetics, took place over two days in Catania, Italy.

MAKEOVER: Lived-In Balayage and Long Chop For the Young Client
Christina Luck (@cjluck_hair) of the Cole Taylor Salon, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, says her virgin haired client showed inspiration photos of a lighter balayage and a long lob. Because her new client is young and inexperienced in the color world, Luck decided to go with a lived-in balayage and long dimensional chop.

From Virgin Black To Rooty Ash Blonde Chop In Just Seven Hours
Get the details for this HUGE makeover by Andreana Nunez (@dreeanaloveee).

Tips for Targeting Male Clients this Father's Day
Today's healthy salon businesses are growing their male clientele, and Father's Day is the perfect time to capture these clients while perfecting strategies for retaining them year-round. DaySmart's Jeff Dickerson offers a collection of helpful tips on grooming a robust male market.

FORMULA: The Most Beautiful Red For Fall (Winter, Spring, Summer)
Get the details for this powerful red by Steven D. Waldman (@stevenDWaldman), Director of Technical Training for the Ratner Companies.

Great Lengths Takes Tape-ins to Next Level with First Elevate Event
On June 10 artists from around the country learned how to boost their tape-in extension skills, business strategy and branding.

New Baby? Promotion At Work? Time To GO BOLD
Get the details for this makeover on the client who wanted to "Go Bold."

Makeover: Covering Gray and Going For Blend
“Using liquid color is the best way to get blended, yet dimensional results,” Redken Ambassador Patricia Nikole (@paintedhair) says. Get the details for this makeover, which includes balayage and toning.

Mini Refresh and Simple Color Conversion For HUGE Impact
Get the details for this color conversion that involves balayage, a root shadow and proper toning.

$1,970 Total Hair Makeover
This 6-1/2 hour makeover by Chrissy Danielle (@hairbychrissydanielle) included color and extensions.




