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2015 Excellence in Education Spotlight: Paul Mitchell the School Esani, Beauty Changes Lives Honoree
MODERN SALON's Excellence in Education annual recognition program celebrates leading cosmetology schools, highlighting innovative programs and best practices in eight categories and two divisions (single location and multi-unit ...
by Lauren Quick
4 Tips on Managing Clients With Frequent Color Changes
Do you have clients that like to change their haircolor frequently? Have you ever had any challenges? Rosa Hawkins (@rosahawkinsgoldwell), owner of DiRosa Haircare (@dirosahaircare) in Franklin Square, New York, addresses how to do it without ...
2015 Excellence in Education Spotlight: Summit Salon Academy's Community Involvement
MODERN SALON's Excellence in Education annual recognition program celebrates leading cosmetology schools, highlighting innovative programs and best practices in eight categories and two divisions (single location and multi-unit ...
by Lauren Quick
Platinum To Silver, Slate, Violet and Aqua
Scarlet Strange (@venomus_maximus) of Tease, Knoxville, Tennessee says that "Bridget is a natural level 4 and she usually likes to go platinum. Recently she's been toying with idea of a creative color underneath, so we decided to get a ...
Beauty in Berlin: Wella International TrendVision Awards
In celebration of their 135th anniversary, Wella held their highly anticipated International TrendVision Awards in Berlin and acknowledged some of their longest standing partners.A fitting tribute in the year of their 135th anniversary, Wella ...
by Anne Moratto
TRANSFORMATION: Green To Galaxy
Douglas J. Sherman (@Jshermansalon) owner of J. Sherman Salon, Atlanta Georgia, is proudly a member of the Unicorn Tribe. "I have been doing hair for over 7 years and absolutely LOVE what I do. In this industry it is IMPOSSIBLE to be bored. ...
WATCH LIVE: 2015 Wella Professionals International Trend Vision Awards, Nov. 22
Broadcast online LIVE from Berlin starting at 5:00am (PST) 8:00am (EST), Sunday 22nd November 2015. Log on to www.wella.com/live and follow #WellaLife to celebrate creativity and craftsmanship in hairdressingThis is your chance to experience the ...
by Anne Moratto
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 ...
Paul Dombroski: Preparing for a Personal Cancer “War”
Healthy Hairdresser recently caught up with Paul Dombroski, the NFL-athlete-turned-stylist who was featured in an earlier Healthy Hairdresser article about his 2013 struggle with breast cancer. It’s an unusual story, and we wanted to know ...