Planning Your Future: Is A 401K An Important Perk?
Getting employees to appreciate the importance of THE FUTURE with a 401K plan is the goal of Arik Efros, co-owner of the Eva Scrivo Salon. Efros outlines the importance of this perk and explains why many of the people in their NYC salon have already a nice bundle waiting for them upon retirement.
The Questions Every Stylist Should Ask at a Salon Interview
Besides trying to impress the owner, it’s important to choose a salon that has a culture that aligns with who you are. Often, we spend more time at work than at home, so it’s important you choose a “work home” where you feel comfortable, where you feel supported, and where you feel like you have opportunity to grow and learn. These questions will arm you with answers to help make your decision.
Great Careers Ahead: Finding Something More in Your Next Salon
Living through the global crisis set off by COVID-19 has left some stylists in precarious positions. The challenges of conducting business while navigating so many unknowns has many beauty professionals looking for some security in their work life, moving forward. Here's where many are finding a great fit.
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Independence Days: A Back-to-Work Guide
After months of living in a COVID-19 world, the adaptations we’ve all made can’t be called the new normal, anymore… it’s the “now” normal. Learn how these independent salon owners, all Faces of Sola, were able to seamlessly get back to business in no time.
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Helping Stylists Lose Their Fear of Texture
On a Facebook forum for hairdressers, Nia Brown offered this to her fellow beauty professionals: “There are a lot of people who don’t know much or anything about ethnic hair. This industry is super race divided and we all need to help each other to change that. What questions do you have about textured hair that I can answer?” Here's what she heard.
by Anne Moratto
Want to Be Better About Managing Your Money?
Money may not bring happiness, but a salon shutdown proved that no money is a bummer and totally stresses you out. We salon professionals excel at our skills, creativity, and ability to make money, but often lack the discipline to keep it. Yes, this is officially a tough love blog. Take a seat.
Become a Texpert: Mizani Launches Texpert Academy
The Mizani Texpert Academy is a one-stop professional education destination to accrue the building blocks, services, and Texture EQ needed to become an expert in all things textured hair.
History Teaches Us, Women Will Never Give Up on Glamour
Social upheavals have always contributed to styling innovation, says Vivienne Mackinder. She predicts women will crave glamour, now more than ever.
by Anne Moratto
Tips for Fitting in Returning Clients
The term ‘triage’ is being used to describe how stylists are assigning degrees of urgency to their client’s needs; some may be clamoring for more attention than you’re able to give, right away, so be strategic in how you work, says this colorist and salon owner.
Return to Work: Milady Free Online Infection Control Certification
This comprehensive, two-hour course and certification launched on www.miladytraining.com will allow professionals to review infection control best practices and help them alleviate consumer fears as they reopen.
Should You Become a Stylist?
Yes, yes you should. And here's why.
by Anne Moratto
11 Ways Brands and Decision Makers Can Support Black Hair Stylists
Stylist Naeemah LaFond shares 11 ways how the beauty industry can support black hairdressers.
Stylists, We Have the Power to Create Change
Without deliberately interacting and listening to people that come from different countries, races, social statuses, or wealth classes, you never get a chance to see life from their vantage point.
Remember the Love You Have for Hairdressing to Help You Move Forward
Much of what we do is being reinvented as we speak, but the reason we do this remains beneath it all.
How Will You Reinvent Yourself Moving Forward?
Covid-19 made whatever was neglected in your life manifest like a squeaky wheel, didn’t it? Neglected items like money management, self-care, friendships, family time? Listen to the squeaky wheel and pack only items that bring you joy and support your career with satisfaction and success.
Should You Raise Prices When Salons Reopen?
What you decide to do will depend on your area, how COVID-19 affected your business and your own comfort level. For some direction and advice, we looked to salon industry experts and their suggestions for reopening.
by Anne Moratto
Join Sam Villa and Friends on Sunday to Support Hairdressers
Join the Socialathon this Sunday. Hear about it from Villa in this recent video interview.
by Anne Moratto