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Urban Gypsy Collection
A creative collaboration between Charles Booth and Jason Kearns resulted in the creation of the “Urban Gypsy” collection.
Faster Apps
When clients with mid-length, textured cuts have a need for speed, try this technique, from Emily Goodwin of James Joseph Studio in Boston.
Your Makeovers: Very Berry Beauty
Just back from the Paris Mondial show, Brad Westmoreland knew what to do. Go with deep, rich mahogany, add a hint of berry and enhance movement with herringbone highlights.
Bundled Pricing
To build slow Tuesdays and help clients through tough times the owner of Geraldo’s of Northville, MI sends out e-blasts for any trio of services at a bundled price.
Profit Tip
A business tip from Neil Ducoff, founder of Strategies and author of No-Compromise Leadership.
Client-Retaining Tip
Salons rely on long-term relationships, making customer-churn a profit poacher. That’s why Teresa McGaha got strategic, focusing on retaining every client who ever crossed her threshold.
Retail Revue: Keune's Blend Line
Are you meeting the demand for customization? Try Keune’s Blend line. Stylists wheel out the Blend Bar before they get styling—personalized conversations naturally ensue.
Best Practices: Talk to the Face
When talking makeovers, too many stylists do it through the looking glass. Getting face-to-face yields far better results.
Beth Minardi on 'Retaining Your Color Business'
Keep clients coming back for professional color in tough economic times.
Modern Portfolio: Lovely Lola
Amanda Jenkins of Arrojo Studio created “Lola,” a collection inspired by the film of the same name from the late German director Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Combating the Recession
This month experts answer: “How can you help clients during the recession without sacrificing salon income?”
New Now Next: Well-Groomed Nails
Keeping hands and nails in tip-top shape can be a challenge in harsh, winter weather, so we asked experts Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, executive VP of OPI; Amanda Fontanarrosa, CND education coach; and Essie Weingarten, founder of Essie, for advice.
Long Lengths at NY Fashion Shows
Long lengths were in style on the runways at recent fashion shows in New York. Here are a few of our favorite looks.
Do You Know How to Deliver the Perfect Makeover?
To upgrade your client (and your makeover plan), check out David Stanko’s Top 10 to ask, anytime you’re part of a change gang.
On Trend: Tricked-Out Texture
At London’s Paul Falltrick Salon, tricked-out textures come from fancy finishing. The top and crown are strategic for created crinkled, spiky or wispy movement, which contrasts with smoother lower lengths.
Your Makeovers: Filling the Need
The natural, light brunette, who thanks to continual lightening is currently “almost blonde,” often ends up with highly porous hair and a washed-out tone.
Beth Minardi on ' Client Color-Change Agreement'
I made a client dark red. It came out beautiful and fairly even with a couple of lighter pieces in the back. She called a few days later and says she hates it and wants it dark brown.