A Beginner's Guide to Understanding Crystals for Self-Care
Adora Winquist, founder of The Soul Institute, shares a starter guide on how to incorporate crystals into self-care, starting with how to use crystals, how to care for them, and how to tap into their magic.
Do You Know Your Investment Time Horizon?
Investing in yourself and your future is made easier when you understand the language. Each week, Anna Manukyan helps us feel more confident in talking money matters, and breaks down key terms, making them easy to understand and act on.
What Guys Wanna Know
It's time to shatter the male grooming ceiling. Men want to have good skin, great hair, and nice nails, too. And they're looking to their salon professional and barber to help a guy out.
Investing 101: It's All About Diversification
Every week, Anna Manukyan is sharing the wealth--of her own knowledge. As a licensed professional, industry expert and financial counselor and coach, she speaks our language, making understanding financial terms easy and accessible. This week, she talks about the importance of diversification.
Olivia Garden Launches New Stylist Testimonial Video Series
The new videos launched by Olivia Garden are about educating stylists on why and how to use certain Olivia Garden tools in the salon.
5 Things NOT to Do Regarding Your Finances
And if you want to avoid making these mistakes, check out the latest in our Finance Friday series of videos. These digestible bits of financial wisdom will help you feel more in control of your money.
This Haircutting Specialist Lives to Create the Perfect Face Frame
Stylist Lenina Yin's super power just might be adding in texture and movement to nearly every haircut and then "signing" it with her customized face frames.
by Anne Moratto
Handsome App Launches Mastermind Coaching
Handsome is giving pros access to education and resources to advance in their careers through it's free app and through the launch of a new Mastermind space, a digital community where salon pros can access industry educators and coaches.
Financial Literacy: Understanding How to Use Brokerage Accounts
Our series of #financefriday videos contain information on managing your finances, understanding how to invest your money, and empowering, easy-to-grasp bits of information for beauty pros.
Salon Finance
A crash course on the important things to consider, and common mistakes to avoid, when it comes to money flowing in and out of your business
Wellness at the Chair
Do a self-assessment and learn wellness tips in your practice with Andrew Carruthers, culture ambassador for Sam Villa, founder of The Journeyist and mBIT coach/trainer.
Groundbreaking "Train with the Masters" Workshop Pairs Edward Tricomi and Laara Raynier
Learn the secrets to salon industry success when you attend this first collaboration of two icons, set for September 19, 2022, in New York City.
Lessons From a Barbershop
What is it about a barbershop that feels so honest and down-home, like the comfort food of grooming?
Diversifying Your Skills as a Stylist Is Key to Success
I learned how vital diversification was when I made the mistake of not being able to provide a specialty service for a client on a movie set. Humbled, I had no choice but to refer the client to another stylist who knew how to do the service. I didn't make that mistake again.
Understanding SEO and How to Leverage It
Boosting your SEO so your salon lands on Page One of Google's search results can make a world of difference to the number of new clients you lure in. Imaginal Marketing's Lauren Bakos walks you through the basics.
Know Your Options: 4 Ways to Save for Retirement
Investing in yourself and your future is crucial. Financial educator Anna Manukyan explains the differences between the four retirement investment types: pensions, 401(k)s, IRAs, and annuities.
Keep the Emotion Out of Your Financial Decisions
As both a beauty professional and a financial educator, Anna Manukyan understands that unsettling financial forecasts can create a sense of "what should I do?" Manukyan reminds us what not to do...don't panic. Hear her common sense and comforting approach to taking in today's sometimes bad news.