Career
Communication is key between colorists and hairstylists
When a salon is departmentalized, colorists work strictly on color and hairstylists specialize in hair cutting and hairstyling. So communication from stylist to colorist is key.
Love hair color? Get certified
If hair color is your strong suit, consider getting certified by the American Board of Certified Haircolorists (ABCH).
Hair color tips from other hairstylists
Salon professionals share their wisdom about hair color.
Convincing a client to cover their grays
How do you tell your salon client that he or she needs to start coloring their hair to cover their grays? Here are some tips.
Proper stance can help hairstylists avoid pain
By having proper stance, using pivoting a thumb for your tools and wearing compression socks can help you avoid aches and pains as a professional hairstylist.
Keep your shears well maintained
For a professional hairstylist, your shear is your most important tool. Protect your shears by checking and adjusting the blade tension daily.
Choosing the right haircut for the right face shape
No matter how great the hair cut, a hairstyle that looks good on one person doesn’t always work for the next. The below “rules of the road” and tips, courtesy of Pivot Point International, are for the seven most common facial shapes.
Tips to entering hairstyling competitions
How should hairstylists and beauty school students prepare for competitions? We get some expert advice.
Why you should enter hairstyling competitions
Whether you're in or out of beauty school, an effective way to broaden your styling skills is to join a hairstyling competition.
3 steps to getting a salon job with no experience
How can you get a salon job when you don't have any experience? Follow these three steps to get your foot in the door of the salon of your dreams.
First steps to getting a salon job
For most beauty school students graduating from cosmetology school, going out into the real world can be both exciting and intimidating. If you are thinking “What am I going to do next?” this guide will provide insight insight into necessary steps you need to take to get a salon job, and to build a career in the salon industry!
Hair extensions can help you stand apart
Knowing how to do hair extensions can help you stand apart in the beauty industry.
3 Ways to increase your client referrals
Everyone wants to increase his or her clientele, but what’s the best way to do it? There are three things you can do to implement an effective referral program.
5 steps to a financial plan after beauty school
Coming out of cosmetology school you’re going to want to sketch out your financial plan of action.
Beauty school students go to London to learn hair cutting techniques
An intensive two-day course with the Pivot Point beauty school study abroad program, Yolly ten Koppel and her team of educators taught 40-plus cosmetology students advanced hair cutting and hair styling techniques, retailing strategies for increasing salon product sales and tips for salon client retention.
Hairstyles by bedroomfloor
Name: bedroomfloorHometown: RunnemedeCosmetology School: P&B cosmetology
Hairstyles by Runway Styles
Name: runway stylesHometown: detroit, MII'd like to specialize in: cutsMy Motto: to be the bestWhy I love the industry: i love to create new stylesWhy I love the industry: my friends who are so good @ stylingThe best moment of my career (so ...