How to Slay Stress and Find More Happiness
The true test of life is never in what happens to us. It is always in how we choose to respond to situations.
Why 5-Star Reviews Deserve as Much Effort as Your Instagram
While your Instagram portfolio is going to speak to technical results, reviews are going to speak about results *and* the experience. Here, Jennifer Kenny walks you through how to start raking in the reviews for your work.
5 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Going Independent
If you're thinking about going independent but you're unsure of where to begin, we asked the team at CocoLemon to draw on their experiences and share how you can turn ambition into a reality. The takeaway: It is easier to build a future with a solid starting point.
Healthy Hairdresser: Is Diet Culture Harmful?
Recently, singer Demi Lovato slammed a yogurt shop in Los Angeles after claiming their signs promoted diet culture. Lovato noted one sign labeled a flavor option as "Guilt-Free." Now a Registered Dietician is applauding Demi's efforts.
Clubhouse 101: The Best Practices for Beauty Pros
From crafting the perfect bio to hosting a room, launching a club to growing your following, we tapped Mirella Manelli for all the strategy ideas.
Lies We Tell Our Clients
We fudge the truth if it hurts. The truth is often an insult. Reality often will do nothing for a client’s confidence.
Helping Independent Stylists Increase Income, ShearShare Partners with PocketSuite
Partnership enables ShearSharers to unlock revenue potential from their existing client base.
New Board of Certified Haircolorists (BCH) Offers All Colorists Professional Online Testing and Certification
The Board of Certified Haircolorists offers certification to hair colorists everywhere looking to master their craft.
Gloss Like a Boss: Tips from a Hair Color Educator
Anthony Barnhill has a two-pronged approach to getting perfect spread and saturation, without worrying about dark roots when applying a gloss.
by Anne Moratto
Extend Hair Extensions Education Conference to Feature Sam Villa
With 10 hours worth of education from top educators and brands in the industry, this event offers a variety of certifications along with courses on how to maximize business earnings by offering hair extensions.
The Three-Minute Consultation
The number one reason a client moves to another salon goes like this: “I always walked out looking the same.” How did this happen? You stopped doing a consultation for returning clients because familiarity fooled you into thinking you knew the client so well it wasn’t necessary. Wrong.
5 Ways New Stylists Can Find Success in 2021 and Beyond
While the Covid-19 pandemic introduced a great deal of uncertainty, a celebrity stylist and salon owner shares some of her tips for salon success, no matter the business climate or outlook.
Why I Opened a Salon During a Pandemic
This pandemic forced change for a lot of people. It made us question everything in our lives; our careers, our priorities, even where we live in the world. Huge changes had to happen and we had to pivot to remain relevant. The interesting thing is that out of a horrific, scary situation wonderful new opportunities were born.
Three Things to Never Share with Clients
It’s easy to forget that the real reason a client is in your chair is to get their hair, nails, or skin done. There are three items I would never share with someone I see every six weeks for a paid service—no matter how cool they are.
Blogging Isn’t Dead: How to Write to Grow Your Community
With the rise of social media, it may feel as though there isn’t a market for blogs anymore. But Freddy Razo, a California-based barber disagrees. Big time.
What Is Clubhouse? How Salon Pros & Businesses Can Build a Following
This audio-chat app has the world talking, and there are some unique benefits for the salon industry.
4 Foil Placements and Their Effects
“I’ve had many questions about vertical placement, as if it is a foreign concept, but the truth is all of us have used this placement. You just don’t remember."
by Anne Moratto