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Mastering Client-Communication Skills
In addition to educating for Wella Professionals, Peg Cribari founded her own Cribari Advanced Salon Seminars.

Red-Hot Red in One Step from Solo Artist Martina Neal
Solo Artist Martina Neal took this client’s daughter from Level 4 to intense red in one step.

Monica Byrne, Master of Her Own Domain
When Monica Byrne built-out a private studio in her own back yard, she had to attract clients closer to home. Not a problem for this outgoing master colorist.

The Perfect Partners
Julie Yokoyama has thrived working solo for nearly 30 years and put two daughters through college on her earnings, all by choosing the right clients for her.

Workshop: Kenra Professional’s 2016 Educational Line Up Keeps Solo Artists’ Needs in Mind
For 2016, Kenra Professional is building-up its online video and free webinar education, creating business-building brunches and even bringing customized training right to individual renter’s suites.

Zeus Garca, Hair Master and Renter
When Zeus Garca realized hairdressing was seen as a trade in the U.S. but a profession in Europe, he took the highest educational ground he could.

6 Marketing Strategies for Renters
Most salon marketing ideas are written with the entire salon in mind. But renters face the same challenges as salon owners.

Home at Last
Seanna Oglesby is a super cut-and-color pro the industry might have lost, had she not found a highly professional rental salon.

Renting is for Friends
When Renee Noice decided to downsize and cut back on her 45-hour work week, bringing along her friend and former business partner required a suite for two.Notice and Cindy Durbin Wible worked together for 10 years at a salon, then left to open ...

Business Building: The Beauty of Benchmarking
Do you track performance standards or benchmarks? Chris Sulimay, author of Shop Talk, which details proven ways for industry professionals to grow their incomes, says setting and tracking goals are key making more money. Coming from a ...

Classic Color Changes from Solo Artist Cindy Chida
Color specialist Cindy Chida has been a hairstylist for 30 years and went solo in 2015, opting for a Salons by JC suite in San Jose, California. At her Hair by Cindy Chida, the Matrix Artistic Educator also offers hair extension services ...

Workshop: 5 Ways Renters Can Get the Latest Education from CosmoProf
With nearly 1,000 stores, 190 classrooms, six Learning Centers and a new series of “Best-of-the Best” Events, CosmoProf Offers Hundreds of Affordable Ways for all salon professionals—including Solo Artists—to Access ...

Connection Perfection
To make the most of her connections with clients, make-up artist Karina Pozo brings suite partners, local charities, estheticians and client’s friends into the mix.

Solo Artist Biz Builder: Don Eddy on Relating to Client Needs
At the eight Body Spa Salon & Wellness locations in Las Vegas, Don Eddy assists the owner with marketing and operations, and works his own rental chair about 30 percent of the time.

Solo Artist Natalie Beri: The Natural
Going from an upscale salon owner to a Salons by JC suite renter, Natalie Beri had ample business experience to draw on when it came to running a business.

Solo Artist Ann Riordan: Valuable Lessons
To guarantee satisfaction, Ann Riordan teaches every client styling techniques and home hair care.

Solo Artist Profile Romi Cortier: Art House Approach
When celebrity stylist Romi Cortier created and later re-branded his rental salon, artwork was front and center.

