Career
Helping Stylists Lose Their Fear of Texture
On a Facebook forum for hairdressers, Nia Brown offered this to her fellow beauty professionals: “There are a lot of people who don’t know much or anything about ethnic hair. This industry is super race divided and we all need to help each other to change that. What questions do you have about textured hair that I can answer?” Here's what she heard.
by Anne Moratto
Want to Be Better About Managing Your Money?
Money may not bring happiness, but a salon shutdown proved that no money is a bummer and totally stresses you out. We salon professionals excel at our skills, creativity, and ability to make money, but often lack the discipline to keep it. Yes, this is officially a tough love blog. Take a seat.
Become a Texpert: Mizani Launches Texpert Academy
The Mizani Texpert Academy is a one-stop professional education destination to accrue the building blocks, services, and Texture EQ needed to become an expert in all things textured hair.
History Teaches Us, Women Will Never Give Up on Glamour
Social upheavals have always contributed to styling innovation, says Vivienne Mackinder. She predicts women will crave glamour, now more than ever.
by Anne Moratto
Beauty and Kindness: Stylists Find What They Need from Partnering with Alter Ego Italy
During a tough time, two stylist/salon owners looked to Alter Ego Italy for support and say that working with the brand is making their return to the salon easier and more profitable.
Sponsored by Alter Ego Italy
Ulta Beauty Goes Live and Gets Real
Ulta Pro Team Members are sharing their best tutorials and tips at home and get candid about life during the pandemic.
Sponsored by Ulta Beauty
Wella Education Announces #WellaPickMe Winners
The contest celebrates talented cosmetology students who shared their best color work on Instagram using the hashtag #WellaPickMe.
by Jamie Newman
Tips for Fitting in Returning Clients
The term ‘triage’ is being used to describe how stylists are assigning degrees of urgency to their client’s needs; some may be clamoring for more attention than you’re able to give, right away, so be strategic in how you work, says this colorist and salon owner.
New Collection from Sexy Hair Celebrates Artistry, Boosts Business Recovery
The newest collection from Sexy Hair, artistrypro, is a slim portfolio that is sold to and through hairdressers.
Sponsored by Sexy Hair
Return to Work: Milady Free Online Infection Control Certification
This comprehensive, two-hour course and certification launched on www.miladytraining.com will allow professionals to review infection control best practices and help them alleviate consumer fears as they reopen.
Should You Become a Stylist?
Yes, yes you should. And here's why.
by Anne Moratto
11 Ways Brands and Decision Makers Can Support Black Hair Stylists
Stylist Naeemah LaFond shares 11 ways how the beauty industry can support black hairdressers.
Stylists, We Have the Power to Create Change
Without deliberately interacting and listening to people that come from different countries, races, social statuses, or wealth classes, you never get a chance to see life from their vantage point.
Remember the Love You Have for Hairdressing to Help You Move Forward
Much of what we do is being reinvented as we speak, but the reason we do this remains beneath it all.
How Will You Reinvent Yourself Moving Forward?
Covid-19 made whatever was neglected in your life manifest like a squeaky wheel, didn’t it? Neglected items like money management, self-care, friendships, family time? Listen to the squeaky wheel and pack only items that bring you joy and support your career with satisfaction and success.
Solutions to Evolving Your Salon Business with Technology
Now is the time to upgrade, advance, and evolve. Our business model has forever been changed and we are being forced to change the way we do business. Why not embrace technology?
Should You Raise Prices When Salons Reopen?
What you decide to do will depend on your area, how COVID-19 affected your business and your own comfort level. For some direction and advice, we looked to salon industry experts and their suggestions for reopening.
by Anne Moratto