The Most Important Brushes To Own As An Editorial Stylist
Daniel Martin, a top editorial stylist and now Goldwell's Global Styling Ambassador, has spent the last 23 years working at fashion week and photoshoots and has learned what works and what he needs for any and every situation. Here he shares his tips for brush selection.
5 Ways to Identify and Recruit New Salon Team Members
Every town has that one shop or salon that never has hiring challenges. This does not happen by accident.
by Ivan Zoot
7 Creative Business Strategies for Solo Artists in 2018
New Year, new resolutions! We asked our SOLO Artist Advisory Council, a panel of industry experts who lend their voices to important topics for independent stylists, their opinion on “What new, creative business strategies should Solo Artists try in 2018?”
Phorest Holds Salon Owner's Summit 2018 in Dublin
The Phorest Salon Owner's Summit 2018 just wrapped up in Dublin, Ireland. See why this conference was the perfect way to kick off 2018.
Phorest Holds Salon Owner's Summit 2018 in Dublin
The Phorest Salon Owner's Summit 2018 just wrapped up in Dublin, Ireland. See why this conference was the perfect way to kick off 2018.
Do You Cut Like a Barber?
I like out of the way barbershops for a haircut because barbers consistently deliver a great cut. Recently, I discovered 81 Barbers, a barbershop tucked away behind The Children’s Museum open just six months in downtown Tucson—and it is already buzzing busily. Here's why.
The Color Pop? Tips For Perfection
What is a color pop and how can you achieve this look? Beth Minardi shares her tips.
Boring and Brassy to Seamless, High-Contrast Melt
Get the details for this beautiful color correction, turning brassy hair to a seamless and exciting melt.
Top 5 Rules of Client Retention
A new client, whether a walk-in or a referral, is a nugget of gold. How do you craft this nugget into a thing of beauty?
by Ivan Zoot
Finding the Balance Between Free Family Haircuts and Setting Limits
How have you decided to manage free haircuts for family members? How are you seeing to it that you can take care of family and yet not be abused?
by Ivan Zoot
The Barbering Program At Arrojo Cosmetology School Launched
The Arrojo Cosmetology School in NYC has introduced the Barbering Program which is designed to master the State Board mandated techniques. The goal of the 600+ hour, 3 stage program is to go beyond the basics. Details here.
HOW-TO: Rose Gold Color Melt
Cajsa Sundström (@cajsaasundstrom), an independent hairdresser working at Hårstället near Stockholm, Sweden, shares the details for this lovely transformation from faded to a dimensional color melt.
HOW-TO: Take Jaw Dropping Eye Lash Pics for Social Media
NovaLash's Sarah Anne, a certified lash artist, offers advice on how to take the best eye lash photos you can to get the most engagement on social media.
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How-To Combine Salon Service & Retail Sales Techniques
"Salon services and retail products must always be combined into one conversation. If you only present salon service options, you are only doing half of your job."
by Anne Moratto
Stylists, Make $100K in 2018 With This 365 Day Strategy
Did you make $100K cutting hair last year? Do you want to? I can help you make it happen.
by Ivan Zoot
Color Update for the Client with Long Hair
Get the details for this lovely makeover by Rayhana Rojo (@raylorojohair) of Agencè Salon, San Dimas, California on a guest who wanted to keep her very long length.
Grown-Out Gold to Brass-Free and Bright
Get the details for this makeover, converting the blonde from golden to ash blonde.