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The Virtual Consultation: A Win for You and Your Client
Three beauty issues top the list of client concerns: haircolor, social distancing, and money. These are the key topics for effective communication with your clients right about now and you can start to address them now, even at a distance, saving you time and effort once we're back in the salon.
At-Home Hair Color Kits: Stylists and Salon Owners Weigh-In
It's a hot-button topic. During salon shutdowns caused by COVID-19, some stylists and salons have been offering their clients hair color for at-home use---and some stylists and salons have not. Hear from those on both sides of this debate.
Stylist Pep Talk: Managing Fear of the Unknown
Will my salon reopen? Will my clients be there? Here's some advice for how to handle all the anxiety we can feel during the COVID-19 crisis as it relates to stylists.
by Anne Moratto
WATCH: Ways Stylists Can Find Opportunity in the COVID-19 Crisis
Even in the worst circumstances, we can work on ourselves and our business. Hear some encouraging words from a salon coach who knows it's hard...and she knows you got this.
by Anne Moratto
8 Ways Clients Can Help Their Stylists, Immediately
These are easy things for your clients to do to support you, right now.
by Anne Moratto
Across the US, How These Stylists Are Coping During Crisis
We heard from many members of our Artist Connective just two weeks ago...and so much has changed since then. Get an update from them and see how they are navigating these strange times.
by Anne Moratto
VIDEO: Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
They will also provide businesses with an immediate 3-month tax holiday.
by Anne Moratto
Sola Salon Studios Opens 500th Location
This milestone means 15,000 beauty professionals now call Sola home.
Should You Specialize? Hairstylists Who Have and Have Not Weigh-In
Some of these stylists chose to specialize in either coloring or cutting...and some decided they didn't want to choose. Hear from them on how their decisions have shaped their beauty career.
by Anne Moratto
Genbook Helps Stylists Maintain Focus and Elevate Experience
Entrepreneurs need to find solutions to streamline their businesses so they can attend to their clients and their craft.
by Anne Moratto
Accepting Mobile Payments With a Point-of-Sale System
How do you set up your salon to accept mobile payments? Consider using an mPOS — a point-of-sale program on a portable device that functions the same way as a register would.
The 12-Point Consultation
"The busiest stylist in my salon is booked three weeks in advance because she starts off every client visit with a traditional, attention-to-detail consultation." Get a checklist to guide you through your best client consult!
Make Space in the New Year for Your Dream Clients
This advice comes from a blonding specialist we have followed for years. After having to rebuild her clientele several times, she has learned the best ways to create a career and clientele that feels right for her.
by Anne Moratto
ALERT: New 2020 Law Requires CA Booth Renters to Meet These Requirements
While this law doesn’t apply outside of California, it could become a model for other states. Salons utilizing renters will have to run a much tighter ship and booth renters will need to show specific ways in which they are independent from the salon owner.
by Anne Moratto
Increase Salon Security and Data Safety With a POS Software System
Salon management software keeps your client information and financial data safe and secure while reducing the risk of fraud and theft.
Salon Management Software: Price Comparison
Salon POS software systems are available at different pricing levels to accommodate different sized hair, nail, and skincare salons and spas. See how pricing tiers compare for 11 salon software providers.
6 Things to Consider Before Buying a Salon Point-of-Sale Software System
Selecting a salon management system that does everything you need it to do can be a daunting task. Get the answers to these six questions before you commit.