Career
4 Dry Shampoo Tips from Ruth Roche
Using a dry shampoo saves a ton of time, but can be intimidating to apply. Follow these top tips from Ruthe Roche for best results and repeat as necessary until hair is washed.
First Steps: HOW DO I?
How do I?...
HOW DO I: Become a Salon Owner?
How do I become a salon owner?
HOW DO I: Decide between being a generalist and specialist?
How do I decide between being a generalist and specialist?
HOW DO I: Start a Product Line?
How do I start a product line?
HOW DO I: Make More Money?
How do I make more money? Increase your income now by using at least one of these eight great ideas.
5 Steps to Achieving Financial Security
The first thing you should do after cosmetology school or even a bit before is sketch out your financial plan of action. Your success and financial security will require that you establish a solid learning foundation for your personal, professional and financial development. FIRST CHAIR asked President and Founder of Hairdresser Career Development Systems Jon Gonzales how a newly graduated salon professional can establish a solid start on his or her path to financial security.
Pros and Cons of Booth Renting
Deb Hunt, owner of Spa Business Solutions in Vista, California, says stylists often go solo due to frustration. “They add up their tickets and think it’s a lot of money they can keep themselves,” Hunt says. But rental is a different business model, and there’s more to consider than income.
A Career Changer: Learning How to do Hair Extensions
FIRST CHAIR interviewed hair extensionist Ann Marie Walts' on what it takes to dive into the hair extension business. See what you need to do to start and be successful.
Catch Word: Silioilmin
Bleach getting blotchy? Color separating? Noticing uneven distribution of hair color? Silioilmin may be to blame.
10 Need to Watch Hairdresser Movies
The top 10 movies all hairdressers need to watch, according to our Johnny Depp-loving, mind-bendingly romantic Facebook fans.
The High-Top Fade With a Juice Part & Freestyle Faded Design
MODERN stopped by Major League Barbers’ CE Workshop at America’s Beauty Show in Chicago for their “Super Barber Education” class. In the class we saw “Kintae the Barbmetologist” create a high-top fade with juice part and freestyle faded design. Get the steps inside!
COLLECTION: Whisper by Scruples
Stunning, effortless beauty is what’s hot this spring. Featuring the season’s go-to hues; rose gold, platinum blonde and cool brown, Scruples’ latest color collection has something for every client.
ClipperGuy's Recap of America's Beauty Show
Another America’s Beauty Show has come and gone. It was a good show and a busy weekend for all. Here are my key take-aways and insights from ABS 2014.
by Ivan Zoot
How to Have a Successful Photo Shoot
Photographer Robert Lynden has shot for many heavy hitting beauty brands and he shares his tips for getting what you want out of a photo shoot.
by Anne Moratto
SalonCentric Mohegan Sun Show: April 13-14
SalonCentric is hosting the Mohegan Sun Show for salon professionals on April 13 and 14 in Uncasville, Connecticut.
by Lauren Quick
CHOOSE BEAUTY: A Profile of Maisie Dunbar
In the world of beauty, she found a home and she shares her good fortune, every day. Maisie Dunbar opens her heart and her spa to help make the world and the beauty industry a better place.
by Anne Moratto