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Battling Perfectionism
The holidays bring out the perfectionism in some of us. All year long you aim to provide customer service that exceeds expectations. You try to get every hair color right on the money, every style picture-perfect as you send the client out the ...
Barbara Roberts: Team Support
At Five 60 Salon and Spa in Grand Junction, Colorado, health is a frequent topic of discussion and a team effort. “We have gym rats and runners on staff,” says co-owner Barbara Roberts. “And we talk about food a lot. ...
Shed Your Break Room Toxicity
The break room can be a haven for rest and recharging, or it can become a toxic wasteland that undermines your career success, according to Amy Arvary, a clinical hypnotherapist with 24 years of experience in the professional beauty industry. ...
Salon Success: 10 Actions to Take by Year End
UNITE Global Education Director Marcus Allen believes that hoping to have a good 2015 in the salon will not get you very far; you must move beyond hope toward taking action with outlined steps to your goal. The former manager of Harrod's ...
by Anne Moratto
5 Tips to Share: How to Keep Haircolor Vibrant Between Appointments
Whether your clients come in for regular gray touch-ups or are fashion color fanatics, it's important to advise your clients on how best to maintain the vibrancy of their color from appointment to appointment. Sam Harris of Aurelio ...
by Lauren Quick
6 Foundations of Elevation in Haircutting
Hairdressers can feel stuck in the haircuts they are most comfortable with. What keeps them stuck is the fear of an unfavorable outcome when stepping outside of those few haircuts. Ironically, the way to move past that fear and unlock creativity ...
Beard Baubles: Ornaments for Beards
You didn't mis-read that headline. This is a real thing. Remember flower beards? Well, a time to have flowers, a time to ornament (turn turn turn) and all that. What would the holidays be without festive beards adorned with ornaments? ...
by Lauren Quick
5 Steps to Getting the Perfect Chignon Bun
Chignon buns are the perfect classic look- they look great on everyone because they frame the face, and they are easy to achieve as long as you have the right tools. Celebrity Hairstylist and Rowenta Beauty Brand Ambassador Josue Perez provided ...
CHOOSE BEAUTY: Matty Conrad
Hometown: Victoria BC CanadaCareer other than hairdresser: Bartender Professional Mentor: Kathy Simon, founder of the Mekka System Last book read: How to Win Friends and Influence PeopleInstagram-er you follow: Mark-Jason Solofa ...
by Anne Moratto
New Campaign Asks Stylists to Mark the SPOT!
Hairdressers have an eye on the scalp, face and neck, where a mole or lesion may be indicating melanoma. Phil Mania, owner of Mania Hair Studio in Park Ridge, New Jersey, wants to increase awareness among stylists so that they can provide an ...
Mindful Giving
Here it is December, a time we think about giving to others. But did you know that giving could be good for your own wellbeing? In his new book, Empty Abundance, author and philanthropist Tim McCarthy explores whether money really does buy ...
It's Not Just About the Hair: How to Pamper Your Clientele
Consider making the sensory side of your client's visit as important as that of the styling. A few mindful changes can refresh the salon setting and elevate your services. "Clients ...
by Anne Moratto
Bride Pride: Special Occasion Updos and Braids
If her Instagram feed is any indication, Allie Lillokaani Hair (@alliedoeshair) in Corona, CA has a steady stream of brides and their parties flocking to her chair. We are highlighting just a few of the soft, elegant updos she ...
by Anne Moratto
Customer Retention 101 for the Hairdresser
Did you know that it costs six times more to acquire a new client than it does to retain one you already have? Or that a repeat customer spends 67 percent more on a given purchase than a new customer does?” Clearly it’s well worth ...
Waist Length with Highlights to Shoulders with Ombre
Paulina G (@hairbypea) took her client's waist-length hair with blonde highlights to a warm base with face framing highlights and balayage ombre.
by Anne Moratto
Tips & Tricks for Submitting to NAHA and Other Hairstyling Competition
With the online submission process underway, the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has released a list of tips and tricks for those interested in entering the 2015 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA). Put together with the help of the ...
by Anne Moratto
Stylist Surprises Young Cancer Patient
Multicultural stylist and wigmaker Darnell Wold made a family cry when he sent them a handcrafted wig for their young daughter Apryl undergoing chemotherapy treatment. He included some Hello Kitty items as well, but it was the special wig that ...