Salon Education Unites the Beauty Industry
The Salon at Ulta Beauty is moving the professional beauty industry forward and helping salon professionals improve every service experience: hair color, styling, blow outs, extensions, men’s grooming, cutting, texture, brows, skin care, cosmetics and more.
Sponsored by Ulta
How to Create Internal Graduation on a Blunt Bob
“Next time a guest wants a cool blunt bob that’s a bit leaner through the perimeter with the illusion of more fullness, international graduation is the way to go,” says Andrew Carruthers, Education Director for Sam Villa.
by Anne Moratto
Are You Good or Just Licensed?
Your license is just your ticket to the game. How you play determines your success.
Putting the Salon Professional First
A new salon education and salon benefits program makes it easy for salon stylists and estheticians to grow their business rapidly and in the direction they want to take it. They get the perceived benefits of booth rental or owning their own salon, but without the hassle or overhead. Benefits include ability to earn up to 70% commission right away, generous health insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and even paid education. Grow your salon career now with a salon company that puts you first!
Sponsored by Ulta
10 Reasons to Make a Smart Salon Career Move
Job benefits, career growth, flexibility, up to 70% commission and customized hands-on classes in hair color, blow dry, extensions, hair styling, texture, skin care, business building, consultation and more—explore all the reasons stylists and estheticians are switching to the Salon at Ulta Beauty.
Sponsored by Ulta
Come Grow with Us! Q&A with Nick Stenson and Ammon Carver
Hair stylists and estheticians can find great salon career opportunities and financial growth powered by a new program focused on hands-on education in hair styling, hair color, extensions, texture services, men’s looks, skin care treatments, cosmetics and other salon services, along with competitive benefits like health insurance, 401k, paid time off and much more! Get the INSIDE LOOK at the Salon at Ulta Beauty, and learn more from salon industry leaders Nick Stenson and Ammon Carver and team.
Sponsored by Ulta
Five Reasons to Private Label and Future-Proof Your Salon Retail Business
With the confusing sea of hair products available today, putting your own brand on the bottle or tube can be a smart business move. Private label comes with its own set of challenges, of course, but a company called Naturich Labs Inc. believes it has solutions!
Sponsored by Naturich
Why it Makes Sense to be a Curl Expert
Although more than 60 percent of the population has curly, coily or wavy hair, only a fraction of stylists are trained to work with texture. There is only one curl-trainedstylist for every 32,000 curly people, according to DevaCurl, which has trained thousands of stylists at its Academy.
#IBELONG In Beauty: Discover Solo Artist Freedom with Salon Support
Eric Jeter rented a salon studio for two and a half years until he realized he missed the camaraderie of other stylists. Lauren Correll joined a JCPenney Salon right out of cosmetology school, and now, as a salon manager, brings her enthusiasm for the company and the profession to her team. Both agree they wouldn’t change the unique combination of independence, teamwork, opportunity and family spirit the company offers for anything.
Sponsored by The Salon by Instyle
#IBELONG In Beauty: Discover Solo Artist Freedom with Salon Support
Eric Jeter rented a salon studio for two and a half years until he realized he missed the camaraderie of other stylists. Lauren Correll joined a JCPenney Salon right out of cosmetology school, and now, as a salon manager, brings her enthusiasm for the company and the profession to her team. Both agree they wouldn’t change the unique combination of independence, teamwork, opportunity and family spirit the company offers for anything.
Sponsored by The Salon by Instyle
QUIZ: Find Out How Much You Know About Texture
How much do you know about wavy and curly textures? Test yourself to see if you’re a #curlnewbie, a #curlboss or the ultimate #curlguru.
Five Secrets to Successful Stylist Recruitment
Stylist recruitment can be one of the most difficult and ongoing challenges for a leader, because not only do you want to fill chairs in your salon, it’s important to fill them with the best people.
Sponsored by Eufora
Here’s How To Make Your Color Clients Love You
When your client leaves your chair, she’s in the sun, in the pool, in the shower and soon, her hair color is in trouble. But don’t fret because there’s a solution that not only preserves your client’s color, it also elevates your service and your income.
Sponsored by evo
ECRU New York Leads First-Ever Global Educator Conference
The conference, hosted by OP Cosmetics, took place over two days in Catania, Italy.
MAKEOVER: Lived-In Balayage and Long Chop For the Young Client
Christina Luck (@cjluck_hair) of the Cole Taylor Salon, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, says her virgin haired client showed inspiration photos of a lighter balayage and a long lob. Because her new client is young and inexperienced in the color world, Luck decided to go with a lived-in balayage and long dimensional chop.
From Virgin Black To Rooty Ash Blonde Chop In Just Seven Hours
Get the details for this HUGE makeover by Andreana Nunez (@dreeanaloveee).
Tips for Targeting Male Clients this Father's Day
Today's healthy salon businesses are growing their male clientele, and Father's Day is the perfect time to capture these clients while perfecting strategies for retaining them year-round. DaySmart's Jeff Dickerson offers a collection of helpful tips on grooming a robust male market.