Take Control + Keep Your Profits
Salon professionals choose Sola for many reasons: to set their own schedule, experience more privacy with guests, create a one-of-a-kind salon culture and make more money, for starters. But mainly, it’s about freedom and control.
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Floyd's For Everyone: Find the Best Vibe for Your Skills, Style & Values
With diversity and inclusivity at its core, this barbershop chain offers support, education, benefits and community for you to grow your career.
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Small Changes to Make Everyday for Big, Healthy Results
In his motivational, upbeat book, Make It A Great Day: How To Feel Awesome So That You Can Help Others, a former Hockey pro turned consultant explores the “why” behind the things we can do each and every day to cultivate positive energy and use it to impact those around us.
After Seeing Her Mother Struggle, She Made it Her Mission to Help Stylists Secure Their Financial Future
In a program titled, "Look at Where You're At, Where You Want to Be & Create Financial Literacy to Close the Gap" independent stylists attending MODERN SALON's Independent Boot Camp on Nov. 8 will be on their way to feeling like they're on stronger financial ground.
Stylists and Personal Branding: When You Outgrow Your Instagram Handle
We spoke with Renee Marie Plante about making the leap into rebranding her Instagram account, and about refocusing her business.
Ted Gibson on His Multifaceted Career
The celebrity and editorial stylist, salon owner, educator and TV star shares his proudest accomplishments and most pertinent advice.
by Nicole Davis
The Day Instagram Went Down
Facebook, too. So we took to Twitter to ask some beauty professionals what they were thinking and doing during this forced social silence. Sure, there are plenty of other platforms, but for beauty pros, Instagram has become a marketing vehicle, messaging App and appointment software, all in one.
by Anne Moratto
Macho Makeup Part Two: The Photo Shoot
Before you click a camera, know this: why are you creating the images? The success of a photoshoot hinges on your answer. Even if it’s just for fun, set a goal or purpose and stay focused to attain good results, otherwise, it’s like shooting fish in a barrel—you might get a nice photo, you might not.
How to Use TikTok to Grow Your Brand
Alana Biagioli — Brand Partnerships Manager, Beauty, TikTok — presented during Aveda Congress about how to use the platform and what’s trending in the HairTok subculture.
Macho Makeup Part One: The Concept
In planning our photo shoot, we asked the question: men with makeup, what is it? They have to be men who wear cosmetics for a more significant reason than to cover up a pimple. They want to look better and maintain an air of naturalness. It has to complement their lifestyle, I said to the team.
Career Advice from Celeb Stylist Tracey Cunningham
Two vital lessons from her book "True Color: The Essential Hair Color Handbook."
4 Step Consultation Process Guaranteed to Boost Profit and Growth
Remember, this is actually a tool for both stylist and guest. It sets the stylist up for success as a service provider, and ensures the guest receives an unforgettable service…one that she will talk about with friends and family time and again.
We Don't Do Saturdays
David and Nicole Barnett of High Performance Stylist tell us about their new cause, which they say has the potential to revolutionize the salon industry.
When Anxiety Strikes at Work, Here Are Seven Ways to Calm Yourself Down
We all have those moments when work is just too much. A book written for frontline healthcare workers has some actionable, practical advice for anyone in a stressful work situation who suddenly feels overwhelmed, and on the verge of panic.
Owning a Salon Is Easy... Said No One EVER! 10 Lessons Learned When Opening a Salon
Who am I? Well, I am the accidental salon owner. And although I have been blessed more times than I can count in my first year as a salon owner, it didn't come without at least a dozen lessons and being served quite a few pieces of humble pie.
How to Start a Lash Business: Tips from London Lash Pro's Founder
An entrepreneur offers insight into the business-building strategies that worked for her to build a thriving lash business.
8 Ways to Keep the Salon Team Happy
Employee turnover is expensive. In a business where competition is stiff and profit hinges on excellent customer service, salon owners should consider this checklist for ways to create happier employees.