6 Tips to Precision Cutting Perfection
Want some powerful cutting inspo? Check out @CiprianVaidaHair on Instagram. This is a page chock full of phenomenal cuts and silhouettes and totally worth the visit.
6 Tips for Maximizing Advanced Education
"Learning is a career-long process," says Eva Scrivo, balayage expert, salon owner, educator, Master Colorist and author. "When you stop learning, you stop caring."
VIDEO: Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
They will also provide businesses with an immediate 3-month tax holiday.
by Anne Moratto
Coronavirus Communications With Your Clientele
These talking points from Sola Salon Studios have been prepared for their thousands of suite stylists to easily relay information to their clients. During these unprecedented times, many will be helpful for anyone struggling to find the right words or phrasing or next step forward.
Mental Health and Future Tripping During COVID-19
You're not only thinking about what is currently happening, but also projecting into the future. Strategies for bringing yourself back to the present moment and avoiding virus "future tripping."
by Anne Moratto
Talking Points to Share with Your Clients on Coronavirus
Take what works and leave the rest. During a time of so much uncertainty, we want to offer you some shortcuts to communication and examples of how salons are talking about the steps they are taking to keep their space a clean, welcoming one.
by Anne Moratto
Sola Salon Studios Opens 500th Location
This milestone means 15,000 beauty professionals now call Sola home.
Nail Artist Julie Kandalec Has Style
Julie Kandalec has fantastic personal style! Learn more about the manicurist to the stars.
Channel Cutting: Have You Done It?
It's not a new technique and its one that many hairdressers embrace, but channel cutting can still sound a bit daunting to a client. If you want to be able to introduce this method of hair thinning, here are some great video examples to illustrate the technique.
by Anne Moratto
Open for Business: Coronavirus Resources for Salon Pros
Cosmetologists Chicago (CC) shares its efforts around the Coronavirus. Cosmetologists Chicago and local partners continue to monitor the evolving situation surrounding COVID-19.
Spirit Guide: Insight from a 40-Year Career in the Salon
Carlos Valenzuela has a genius for life. His successful professional beauty career and his deep connection to the stylist has made him a mentor and model to be followed.
by Anne Moratto
Should You Specialize? Hairstylists Who Have and Have Not Weigh-In
Some of these stylists chose to specialize in either coloring or cutting...and some decided they didn't want to choose. Hear from them on how their decisions have shaped their beauty career.
by Anne Moratto
TRENDING: Dark Nude Blonde
The perfect blend of warm and cool tones in this color.
by Anne Moratto
Glam Express: The 15-Minute Makeup Fix
What do you do for the client needing to glam up for a red carpet event when she only has 15 minutes? Nikki La Rose shares her tips for making a client look beautiful and confident with just a few easy touches.
Follow This Beauty Hero Giving Hope to the Hopeless
She travels the world, sharing her story, offering training, guidance, and a love for the transforming power of beauty.
by Anne Moratto
How Competition Changed One Stylist as a Professional and a Person
“This is where the real value of entering this competition lies. It teaches you new skills, discipline, time management, and emotional skills.”
by Anne Moratto
Salon Friendships: Remembering My Friend, Bill Doran
"Those special co-workers who ride the ups and downs of career and life with us are priceless."