Working BTS at Fashion Week
Yes, many of the shows were virtual this season, but runway isn't going away. This stylist finds being behind-the-scenes fuels her creatively and has propelled her forward in her career.
5 Tips for Empowering Stylists to Cultivate the Courage to Do Hair
Being a hairdresser is hard, but if you love what you do and cultivate enough courage to put yourself out there, then when things go wrong the passion will keep you going, and you will be confident that you will bounce back.
This Financial Advice is Geared to Salon Professionals
“Salon professionals can misunderstand making money with building wealth, and without a timely heads up, leave the salon with little to show for a lifetime of salon work. I’ve seen this happen too many times.”
The Beautiful Business of Bridal Styling
Sara Yousif is seeing a return to pre-virus busy-ness. Here are some of her most-requested styles.
Holiday Shopping Will Be Earlier Than Ever So Start Offering Holiday Sales in Your Salon NOW
We all need something to look forward to and to help us feel better during the weirdest year ever.
Salon Pros Can Be Both Eco-Friendly and Hyper-Creative Without Compromise
Going ‘green’ shouldn’t sacrifice quality, and the professional beauty industry should have more options to be sustainably beautiful.
by Anne Moratto
Back-to-School Tips for Salon Owners and Stylists
Strategies around scheduling, some suggestions for making homeschooling easier, and resources to tap into are offered in this blog from Sola.
Trend Alert: Cool Modern Beige
Take neutral to the next level.
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Support Creatives Announces Live Education with Celebrity Artists on Working with Deep Skin Tones, Textured Hair
20 of the industry’s top artists behind the hair and faces of Beyoncé, Michelle Obama, Tyra Banks, Taraji P. Henson and others will be offering live education on how to work with deep skin tones and textured hair.
Until Things Get Better, Concentrate on You Feeling Better
Personally, I’ve moved on to learning to live with the virus, its guidelines, restrictions and precautions instead of waiting around or ignoring the pandemic. I just try to sensibly take care of myself.
Becoming an Editorial Hairstylist
Nafisah Carter is a celebrity hair stylist and hair extension specialist.
7 Salon Professionals on Their Sanitation Practices
New orders shutting salons don't seem to consider the extensive training in sanitation the industry undergoes.
Technology is Essential in New 2020 Operations
Managing your salon operations during a pandemic is proving that technology is key to navigating the new normal.
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Going Touchless with These Tools Helps Salons Reopen Safely
After several months of business closures, salons in many places are beginning to open their doors and welcome back clients for long-awaited services. As shelter-in-place measures lift, salons will need to consider important tools that will help them continue to run their business in the most effective and safe way possible.
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10 Tips to Make Virtual Learning for a Hairstylist Easy and Successful
I want to share a few of my own observations when I look at BOTH sides of the learning for me, which I feel are critical to not wasting time, your money, the salon’s money, or missing the learning that’s happening in a virtual setting.
What A Salon Assistant Does and How Assisting Can Propel Your Career
Moving from mannequin heads to real-live talking heads can be a massive transition, and serving as a salon assistant can help make the transition a smooth one. So, why should you consider being a salon assistant and how can assisting help your career? Read on to find out.
Why You Should Pay It Forward and Be Someone's Beauty Mentor
The real value of mentoring is sharing you’ve been there, you know how it feels, and you made it, —so, go for it.