Bellus Academy Spreads the Love on National Hairstylist Appreciation Day
Staff and students surprised local salons with a show of appreciation.
by Anne Moratto
How to Avoid Stylist Burnout
Beauty pros have the BEST jobs--making people feel amazing and beautiful all day long? Sign us up. But what about the price bargaining, the impossible expectations, the never-ending DMs, the blurry lines dividing being clocked in and being clocked out? Stylist burnout is a real thing. Here's how to avoid it...
Romance in the Salon: Do or Don't?
We asked a stylist who, after 45 years in the industry, has seen it all and has some very wise counsel on the topic.
by Anne Moratto
If You Had to Do it All Over Again: Advice from a Retiring Hairdresser on How to Build a Fulfilling Career
You may be surprised to hear some of the things he feels he got right...and some that he wishes he had done differently.
by Anne Moratto
The Last Style: Thoughts on Retiring Your Shears
Often, when you think you are at the end of something, you discover you are really at the beginning of something else.
Should You Become a Hairdresser?
Some things to ask yourself if you are considering a career as a stylist from someone who has been doing hair--and loving it--for more than 40 years.
Stylists, Start the New Year Right: A List of 16 Ways to Be Healthier, Happier in 2019 and Beyond
This year, make yourself a priority.
The Rene Furterer Scalp Ritual For Healthy and Beautiful Hair
It is no surprise that in this era of beautiful and healthy hair, scalp treatments have become one of the hottest services in salons today. Rene Furterer has a heritage in this service, and does so perfectly.
Being a Hairstylist and Coping With Invisible Illness
A campaign between Instagram star-stylist Ash Fortis and ECOHEADS during Invisible Illness Week in October revealed an industry fully aware of, and trying to cope with, the agony of invisible illnesses.
Ash Fortis Raises Awareness for Invisible Disabilities Week
Illnesses like arthritis, lupus and Crohn's aren't always apparent to others, but can be crippling just the same. Butterfly Circus educator Ash Fortis raises awareness for Invisible Disabilities Week by sharing her struggle with Crohn's during an Instagram takeover for Ecoheads.
Stop Holding It in the Salon: Advice from a Longtime Hairdresser About Bladder Basics and More
Do you, like me, hate excusing yourself when working on a client? The habit we salon professionals have of holding our pee can have grave consequences.
40 Years of Doing Hair and the Importance of Self-Care for a Long, Pain-Free Career
During the ordeal, I kept thinking of how I must warn all cosmetologists of the need for self care.
Managing Your Springtime Allergies
Do what you can to stop sneezing long enough to enjoy the beautiful outdoors after the snow melts.
Healthy Hairdresser Advisory Council: Larry Silvestri
From our Healthy Hairdresser Advisory Council, Cosmetologists Chicago President Larry Silvestri talks about body/spirit/business.
“Go Further With Food”: This Year’s Theme for National Nutrition Month
The power of good food all comes together this month as we are asked not only to make healthy choices but to conserve food resources and keep eating areas safe.
Healthy Hairdresser Advisory Council: Anna Manukyan
The Assistant Vice President of Education for Matrix and Biolage shares her advice for staying healthy in the salon industry.
Hair Care As Service and Ritual: A New Approach to Creating Client Connection and Avoiding Beauty Burnout
Make a client appointment an opportunity for healing of guest and stylist, alike.
by Anne Moratto