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At-Home Hair Color Kits: Stylists and Salon Owners Weigh-In
It's a hot-button topic. During salon shutdowns caused by COVID-19, some stylists and salons have been offering their clients hair color for at-home use---and some stylists and salons have not. Hear from those on both sides of this debate.
Waiting on a Stimulus Payment? IRS Launches New Tracking Tool
For many stylists out of work, the government-supplied stimulus payment is eagerly awaited. Yesterday, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) launched “Get My Payment” to track the status of a payment. If eligible, it will allow you a chance to provide your bank account details for direct deposit.
by Anne Moratto
What Will It Look Like When Salons Reopen?
During the great shutdown created by coronavirus, stylists have spent time guessing at what a return to work will look like because, at this point, no one can know with any certainty. Here are possible scenarios from industry experts.
by Anne Moratto
3 Gray Coverage Hacks for a More Efficient Service
Covering the gray regrowth and doing it for many of your returning clients will be time-consuming. Here are some tips to help ensure better coverage and a better service.
by Anne Moratto
WATCH: The Mindset That Helps This Stylist Overcome Obstacles
This stylist loves doing hair so much, even after a devastating accident, she fought to get back into the salon. Today, the same strength and determination is helping her move through this new coronavirus crisis.
by Anne Moratto
“The Voice” Hair Stylist on the Five Words that Direct Her Life
This is the formula she followed to manifest her career in Hollywood.
by Anne Moratto
Become a Brow Expert in Quarantine
Advice from Cosmetic Alchemy's brow diva, Diana Menendez.
by Anne Moratto
This Stylist is Bringing Affiliate Marketing to Pro Beauty
When she opened her salon five months ago, Michele Pritchard knew she wasn't going to stock her shelves with retail. Instead, she wanted to utilize affiliate codes so guests could shop for their own product directly from beauty brands--and she could make commission.
by Jamie Newman
Tips to Attract Your Ideal Clientele
Stylist and salon owner Sean Michael provides the tools and questions you need to paint a picture of your ideal client and turn those demographics into the bulk of your business.
by Jamie Newman
Love Rules: Quarantine Tips from @LarisaDoll
Influencer, colorist and salon owner Larisa Love (@larisadoll) is tackling this quarantine situation the way she tackles a tough color correction - head on!
Be There for Your Clients, Without Judgement
Before you react to a client request for an at home service or advice on box color take pause and choose your words carefully. All of us will be remembered. It’s up to us to decide HOW we will be remembered.
Stylist Pep Talk: Managing Fear of the Unknown
Will my salon reopen? Will my clients be there? Here's some advice for how to handle all the anxiety we can feel during the COVID-19 crisis as it relates to stylists.
by Anne Moratto
WATCH: Ways Stylists Can Find Opportunity in the COVID-19 Crisis
Even in the worst circumstances, we can work on ourselves and our business. Hear some encouraging words from a salon coach who knows it's hard...and she knows you got this.
by Anne Moratto
SALON TODAY's SalonShare Resource Center Shares Important Documents to Get You Through COVID-19
As you pivot to take care of your team, your clients and your business during the COVID-19 crisis, SALON TODAY initiates a resource center where other salon owners and industry experts are sharing valuable documents that you can use as inspiration to create your own.
by Stacey Soble
How Beauty Schools Pivot to Online Learning
L’Esprit Academy has responded to the COVID-19 crisis in ways that keep students striving, thriving, and learning.
by Anne Moratto
Create a Blended Balayage Without the Brass
It's time to kick some brass! Get that balayage effect but without the balay-tendency to pull warm.
by Anne Moratto
Moroccanoil Academy: Delivering Education in Cut, Styling, Business and Specialized Workshops
Moroccanoil Professionals is providing key information for beauty professionals to stay educated and inspired. The brand is committed to education on all levels at every career stage and now can provide that education in the new Moroccanoil Academy in NYC.