How to Talk to Clients About Drugstore vs. Professional Hair Care Products Purchased in a Salon
The drugstore vs. professional product conversation isn’t always so cut and dry. When topics emerge like price, convenience, ingredients and diversion, it’s important you’re prepared to tackle the talking points.
Here's Why You Should Get Your Team Together and Shoot
“Every day we listen to what our clients want, whereas with the photo shoots, we're able to unleash our creativity no holds barred.”
by Anne Moratto
She Is Not Your Rehab: Barbershop Movement Inspires Men to Heal Their Pain and Not Ask Women to Fix It
"If men take responsibility for their own healing that will heal the whole family."
by Anne Moratto
Get Proactive in the Salon this Holiday Season
Start now to plan for a stress-free few months ahead by following these strategies from a successful stylist and salon owner.
by Anne Moratto
Don't Fear the Beard: Beard Trim Basics
If a guy is growing some gruff but needs a bit of grooming, this video will prepare you to deliver a beautiful shape-up.
by Anne Moratto
7 Reasons to Make Hair Loss a Focus of Your Business
During the fourth annual HAIR+ Summit, stylists, extension and hair piece experts, trichologists, salon owners and physicians shared their wisdom for helping clients with thinning hair and hair loss. Karen Gordon, owner of J. Gordon Designs, shared why she pursued thinning hair and hair loss specialties.
by Jamie Newman
6 Ideas for Making Holidays in the Salon a Merry Success
It's never too early to start planning for a busy, profitable holiday season. Follow these strategies for moving into a wonderful 2020.
by Anne Moratto
40 Years Ago, Bringing Beauty to China Was a Revolutionary Act
"The political climate led to suspicion of our true motives; could we really be spies?"
This Salon Used to Be the Hotel's Storage Unit
This Las Vegas salon owner visualized a space that was cozy and inviting. See how she converted a storage area into a full-service salon that welcomes guests from all over the world.
by Anne Moratto
Top 3 Tips for a Fiercely Beautiful Foilayage
A balayage effect can be achieved using creatively placed foils. This artist shares his three "must-do" moves for a foilayage finish.
by Anne Moratto
Balayage for a Color-Correction Client
Before her Balayage and Beyond presentation at Joico's Global Destination Education 2018, balayage guru Amber O'Hara's model came to her with one of a colorist's worst nightmares--box-colored black hair! Here, she gives us color-correction tips when doing balayage.
by Jamie Newman
Bowlayage: What Is It and When to Use It
Why these colorists head to the shampoo bowl to get the results they want in less time.
by Anne Moratto
Photo Must-Knows from Sarajane Maples (@blushandmane)
NAHA Styling and Finishing winner Sarajane Maples (@blushandmane) shares her top five tips for capturing your work on Instagram, in a photo studio and beyond.
by Jamie Newman
What Are the Five "F" Words for a Successful Future?
This list comes from an Emmy-nominated hairdresser who hit a personal bottom and then rose to the top, following this "F" word formula.
by Anne Moratto
How to Create Financial Security and Consistency in a Salon
“Study what you have and project your future business based on last year’s data…when you know your slow times, there will be no slow times!”
Not All Balayage Is Created Equal
While clients can still confuse balayage and ombre, fall is the perfect time to educate them on these warmer tones.
by Anne Moratto
Beauty Therapists Transform Clients in So Many Ways
With National Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 6-12) upon us, we are thinking about the many ways that licensed beauty pros extend empathy, energy, and healing touch.
by Anne Moratto