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Support Creatives Announces Live Education with Celebrity Artists on Working with Deep Skin Tones, Textured Hair

20 of the industry’s top artists behind the hair and faces of Beyoncé, Michelle Obama, Tyra Banks, Taraji P. Henson and others will be offering live education on how to work with deep skin tones and textured hair.

Until Things Get Better, Concentrate on You Feeling Better

Personally, I’ve moved on to learning to live with the virus, its guidelines, restrictions and precautions instead of waiting around or ignoring the pandemic. I just try to sensibly take care of myself.

How These Salons Build Trust, Attract Clients Despite COVID-19 Realities

“We have found that customers are ready to adopt touchless check-ins and check-outs. They appreciate the simplicity and convenience. And they also understand how it helps everyone maintain health and safety guidelines during COVID-19.”

Sponsored by Zenoti

Salon Suite Brands Band Together to Call Out California Officials

The companies' CEOs are asking Governor Newsom to consider reopening their salon suites, saying that because of the unique layout and design, salon suites have the ability to meet the health and safety standards much like a dental or medical office facility.

10 Tips to Make Virtual Learning for a Hairstylist Easy and Successful

 I want to share a few of my own observations when I look at BOTH sides of the learning for me, which I feel are critical to not wasting time, your money, the salon’s money, or missing the learning that’s happening in a virtual setting.

Great Careers Ahead: Finding Something More in Your Next Salon

Living through the global crisis set off by COVID-19 has left some stylists in precarious positions. The challenges of conducting business while navigating so many unknowns has many beauty professionals looking for some security in their work life, moving forward.  Here's where many are finding a great fit.

Sponsored by Great Clips

Beauty and Kindness: Stylists Find What They Need from Partnering with Alter Ego Italy

During a tough time, two stylist/salon owners looked to Alter Ego Italy for support and say that working with the brand is making their return to the salon easier and more profitable.

Sponsored by Alter Ego Italy

New Collection from Sexy Hair Celebrates Artistry, Boosts Business Recovery

The newest collection from Sexy Hair, artistrypro, is a slim portfolio that is sold to and through hairdressers.

Sponsored by Sexy Hair

Remember the Love You Have for Hairdressing to Help You Move Forward

Much of what we do is being reinvented as we speak, but the reason we do this remains beneath it all.

Solutions to Evolving Your Salon Business with Technology

Now is the time to upgrade, advance, and evolve. Our business model has forever been changed and we are being forced to change the way we do business. Why not embrace technology?

Should You Raise Prices When Salons Reopen?

What you decide to do will depend on your area, how COVID-19 affected your business and your own comfort level.  For some direction and advice, we looked to salon industry experts and their suggestions for reopening.

Pivoting a Bridal Business During a Pandemic

Like many other bridal stylists, Caralee Pridemore had to quickly adapt her usual way of doing things and reschedule her brides in the wake of COVID-19.

At Work and Happy to Have Her Hands Back in Hair

Stylist Janel Latessa worried that her clients would be hesitant to return. The opposite has been true. Read about her successful reopening and get some tips for navigating your own return.

Join Sam Villa and Friends on Sunday to Support Hairdressers

Join the Socialathon this Sunday. Hear about it from Villa in this recent video interview.

Creating a Great Client Experience in a COVID-19 World

The client experience in a COVID-19 world will be very different. So will the stylist’s experience. How do we still create a warm, welcoming environment for everyone?

New Bio Ionic 3-in-ONE for Efficient, Space-Saving Styling

The Bio Ionic 3-in-One Styling Iron is a flat iron, curling iron and wand combined in one well-designed tool. This way of working—with minimal clutter and economy of motion—is also a wise way to function during a time of being sensitive to personal space.

During Virus Shutdown, Do These Updates to Your Branding

Doing some simple tweaks and revamps now will help your branding, long term. Pointers for working on your business to prepare yourself for a return to work.