Career
How-to Set Healthy Client Boundaries and Sane Salon Policies
"In my early days, just starting out, I would say I was much more lax on policies as I was just concerned about getting clients in the door and paying bills, so I would work as long and as hard as needed for all clients due to the fear of losing them. Not anymore..."
Salon Policies for Independents to Decide on Before Opening
Hunter Donia (@hairbyhunty) is a solo artist in Lancaster, PA, working in a Sola Salon Suite, who says he is all about boundaries and policies.
by Anne Moratto
Is a Salon Studio The Right Fit For You?
Are you looking to become an independent stylist? Take this quiz and see if you have what it takes to make the leap as your own business owner.
Sponsored by Sola Salons Blue
Minerva Beauty Releases All-New Luxury Shampoo System
The U.S.-made shampoo system is available in three premium colors--Deep Sage, Mediterranean Blue and Caramel.
Matrix's Mentor Me Program Returns for 2021
Five stylists were chosen to receive a year-long journey of education, growth and mentorship alongside Matrix Global Business Ambassador Tabatha Coffey.
Stronger Together: Our Stylist Success Series
Your professional success depends on having all the tools you need—skill‐driving education, encouraging beauty (and biz!) support, and a positive, passionate salon culture. Get inspired as you learn the journey of 10 stylists across the country, all of whom feel stronger together with their Ulta Beauty family.
Sponsored by Ulta Beauty
The Top 100 Hashtags for Hairstylists on Instagram
Hashtags are a valuable tool to get more eyeballs on your work and grow your online following. We’ve rounded up the best hashtags relevant to the hair community that every stylist should be using. Get ready to copy and paste!
Star Senior Stylist: Wesley Poole
When people compliment Wesley Poole's excellent people skills and customer service, he explains his golden rule of professionalism, “If you love yourself, you automatically love your clients.” This is the second profile in a series of senior stylists who inspire by example.
Take Your Business to the Next Level with Spa Space
Market your specialties with on-your-terms flexibility, powered by game-changing technology.
Sponsored by Spa Space
He's Uplifting the Next Generation of Barbers
He's a popular nobody, a barber and educator who has combined humility with hustle and created a movement. And now he's launching a foundation to give back.
by Anne Moratto
2022 Salon Interior Design Trends
At the start of every year, a brand-new set of interior design trends steadily trickle into the scene and suddenly become the must-have elements of the season. Be sure to jump on these trends before the start of the new year if you want your salon, spa, or barbershop to stay.fresh and relevant.
Are You a Text-Only Salon?
Have you ditched your landline or online booking for text-only communication? Our readers weigh in.
by Nicole Davis
Star Senior Stylist: Peggy Schremp
Seniors are an encyclopedia of knowledge whose wisdom is to be cherished and respected. If your salon doesn’t have one, go out and find or steal one.
Sound On: The Ultimate Salon Playlist
Top 10 songs to play during any manicure, hair cut, color or press.
Why Diversity in Barber and Beauty Schools Matter
Learning empathy, flexibility, and how to work with people from different backgrounds and cultures will prepare the students of the barber and beauty to navigate an increasingly multicultural future.
Looking for a Job? Here's Why Salon Culture Should be Your First Priority
Fitting in isn’t everything. Be yourself and try to find a salon where you can make the best start.
Sponsored by The Salon by Instyle
Redken Uses Consumer Advertising to Bring Clients Back Into the Salons
"Redken Diaries" highlights the campaign, featuring top Redken stylists performing their magic on clients who are ever-so-ready for post-COVID hair revivals.
Sponsored by Redken