Career

Making a Good Impression Counts

Here's how to make some MAGIC in your client's lives by helping them see that for good or bad, we are all evaluated on how we present ourselves.

Estate Planning: Protect Your Assets

And, yes, you do have assets. In this latest Finance Friday video, Anna Manukyan, Ulta Beauty senior director, education and creative, and a financial educator, talks about some key terms --and actions--you can take to make sure you keep making smart money moves.

How Data Empowers You to Operate Your Salon Smarter

Data can elevate your business by helping you personalize the client experience, manage inventory and optimize sales. Square shows you how to run a data-driven business.

Sponsored by Square

The Do's and Don'ts of Becoming a Hair Extension Specialist

Salon owner, educator and extension artist Kaliopi Matheakis built a career on continuing education and striving for excellence. Here are her lessons learned from building a business around extension services.

How-to Start Recession-Proofing Your Finances

First, what does it mean to be 'in recession'? And, second, what should you start doing now to prepare for it?

The Road to Independence

Learn from those who just recently went independent, as well as those who have been doing it for years, what it’s REALLY like to take the leap to becoming an independent salon professional.

Make Your Money Work for You: Pay Attention to This New Retirement Savings Plan

This explainer video on the CalSavers Program has application for many independent beauty professionals, even if you don't live in California. This is the latest in our series of Finance Friday videos, short snippets of impactful financial information.

Booksy Announces New Brand Ambassador, Philip Wolf

Renowned stylist Philip Wolf will join the team as an ambassador for Booksy.

SALON DESIGN: Creating Her Home, Suite Home

Women’s color and cut specialist Rachel Gardner opened Her Rareity Salon in February 2022. Check out a space that Gardner says, "shows my heart."

Make Your Money Work for You: Understanding Bull vs Bear Markets

Ulta Beauty's Anna Manukyan breaks down financial terms and explains their relevance. These short nuggets of education are digestible, understandable and relatable, because she has made it her mission to "give you the power to protect your income, life, health, and wealth." Here's the latest in the series.

Beauty School Profile: The DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology

Paul DiGrigoli began his four-decade long career, opening his first salon in 1986 in Massachusetts. The DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology has recently added new nails and esthetics programs.

Mentoring During a Pandemic with Tabatha Coffey

The co-creator of the Matrix Mentor Me program talks about her second time guiding a group along with other Matrix mentors.

Matrix Mentor Me's "Magic 5" Reflect on Their Inspiring Year

As the 2021-2022 second installment of Matrix's mentoring program with Tabatha Coffey wraps up, the five lucky mentees share how they got there and what they've learned.

Sola Salons Hires New VP of Marketing and VP of Operations

The new additions to the Sola executive team will oversee 600 locations worldwide and 18,000 independent salon professionals.

It’s Your Beauty Business: Make it Yours

Imagine being your own boss, making more money, having more creative freedom and a better work/life balance, all while doing what you love in an environment that fits your personality.

Sponsored by MY SALON Suite

Set Boundaries for Your Psychological Health

Behavior scientist and author Gianna Biscontini explains our resistance to setting boundaries and why we should overcome it.

Female Barbers Forging a Path

Spotlighting two female barbers who #BreakTheBias in a male-dominated field.