Career
Pivoting a Bridal Business During a Pandemic
Like many other bridal stylists, Caralee Pridemore had to quickly adapt her usual way of doing things and reschedule her brides in the wake of COVID-19.
by Jamie Newman
At Work and Happy to Have Her Hands Back in Hair
Stylist Janel Latessa worried that her clients would be hesitant to return. The opposite has been true. Read about her successful reopening and get some tips for navigating your own return.
by Anne Moratto
Join Sam Villa and Friends on Sunday to Support Hairdressers
Join the Socialathon this Sunday. Hear about it from Villa in this recent video interview.
by Anne Moratto
Here's What Sonya Dove Has Learned in Lockdown
After experiencing the forced slow down caused by COVID-19, Sonya Dove has found many things to like about this "new normal," including the time she has spent connecting to the people she cares about.
by Anne Moratto
Creating a Great Client Experience in a COVID-19 World
The client experience in a COVID-19 world will be very different. So will the stylist’s experience. How do we still create a warm, welcoming environment for everyone?
by Anne Moratto
A Great Consultation Will Reconnect You to Clients
A great consultation is going to reintroduce us to our clients and us to them in the COVID-19 landscape. It will be the gatekeeper to our re-entry.
Help in Applying for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
Tyler Turner launched a Facebook page to help stylists understand how to apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program benefits. It has been a labor of love and has offered invaluable support to self-employed beauty professionals.
by Anne Moratto
How One Georgia Stylist Prepares for Salon Clients
Melissa Eppers created a New Salon & Stylist COVID-19 Protocol Video to let other stylists see how she creates a safe salon space.
by Anne Moratto
This Is What I Love About Being a Hairstylist
On National Hairstylist Appreciation Day, we asked the ones we appreciate, love and miss--the stylists--to share their thoughts on their life's work. "The connection and the creativity. Both are my therapy."
Thoughts on Returning to the Salon
During the COVID-19 crisis, this stylist looks forward to being back with her clients and her team. "There is a lot of anxiety now so I want to be part of a safe space where clients can be heard and cared for."
Returning to Work in "The New Normal"
Suggestions for reopening include having a dress rehearsal to ensure you're prepared with all you need to provide a safe service experience for stylist and client, both.
New Bio Ionic 3-in-ONE for Efficient, Space-Saving Styling
The Bio Ionic 3-in-One Styling Iron is a flat iron, curling iron and wand combined in one well-designed tool. This way of working—with minimal clutter and economy of motion—is also a wise way to function during a time of being sensitive to personal space.
by Anne Moratto
Attend a Virtual VisionQuest to Help You Move Forward
Eufora International’s VisionQuest features inspiring keynote speakers coming at you virtually and free of charge. Topics on Monday 4/27 include Mindfulness as Mental Fitness and Marketing Strategy for Stylists with Britt Seva.
by Anne Moratto
During Virus Shutdown, Do These Updates to Your Branding
Doing some simple tweaks and revamps now will help your branding, long term. Pointers for working on your business to prepare yourself for a return to work.
This Stylist is Creating Her Own Social Media Content Challenges While at Home
KMS Artist Lead, stylist and salon owner Sonna Brado has pivoted her usual content creation habits while at home by inventing challenges for herself to stay inspired.
by Jamie Newman
Keeping the Team Together When Forced to Separate
Anna Peters, Sam Villa ArTeam and owner of re:Treat Color + Hair Design Studio Salon shares her tips.
The Virtual Consultation: A Win for You and Your Client
Three beauty issues top the list of client concerns: haircolor, social distancing, and money. These are the key topics for effective communication with your clients right about now and you can start to address them now, even at a distance, saving you time and effort once we're back in the salon.