How to Deal With Challenging Nails at a Photoshoot
How do make a nail-biting model look their best? This artist shares her story of how she handled this exact scenario at a recent shoot.
The Photoshoot Kit: See What a Cover Artist Brings to a Session
Detra Smith was on set this week creating a fresh look for an upcoming issue. We were so impressed with her "set up" that we asked her to take us on a tour. See what the cover artist keeps in her kit.
TOUR: The New Bumble and bumble Meatpacking District Salon in NYC
Learn more about the new Bumble and bumble Meatpacking District Salon in NYC. Steven O'Neal, Bumble and bumble Executive Director of Salon Operations and Development offers a video tour.
ACADEMY TOUR: The Style Lab By Living Proof
Learn more about Living Proof's Style Lab in Cambridge, Mass.
Top Tips for Leveraging Holiday Gift Certificate Sales
Gift certificates are sales today and butts in seats tomorrow… and especially in the coming months after the holiday rush. They can also be some insurance against slower times.
by Ivan Zoot
8 Ways to Keep Salon Employees Happy
When you are happy where you work, daily challenges are easier to bear. In a business where profit hinges on great customer service delivery, salon owners need to shoot for happy employees.
Dream Big: L'anza B.I.G. Event 2017 Takes Cancun
L’anza's B.I.G. Event packs in education, inspiration, news for the upcoming year and more.
by Jamie Newman
Deep, Dark Brunette to Honey Blonde
This three-hour makeover took a dark-haired client to a honey blonde hue. Get the details here.
It's All About the Money Piece
L'anza artist Christopher Aaron demonstrates how to give clients perfect face-framing highlights, otherwise known as moneypieces, during L'anza's B.I.G. Event 2017 in Cancun, Mexico.
by Jamie Newman
A Life in Hair: Harold Leighton Wants to Remind Stylists Haircutting Keeps Clients
Leading the charge for change, Harold Leighton, a hairdresser of range and experience accumulated through nearly fifty years in the industry, wants to challenge the beauty industry to be better.
by Anne Moratto
Behind the Scenes of Wardrobe Styling at L'anza's B.I.G. Event 2017
What does it take to create a wardrobe to compliment hair creations? Wardrobe stylist Jenna De Brino walks through the wardrobe stylings for L'anza's B.I.G. Show for the brand's annual B.I.G. Event, which took place in Cancun, Mexico.
by Jamie Newman
Salon Secret Systems: New Coaching Program from Celebrity Colorist Jennifer J.
"There is so much to know about this business and most of it can all be sorted out by knowing exactly how to talk to their client and to be able to acknowledge their own worth as a hairdresser."
by Anne Moratto
9 Ways to Make a Positive First Impression & Excel at In-Person Branding
You only have one chance at a first impression. Cool Beauty Consulting shows how to make it a good one.
by Anne Moratto
3 Ways You Can Be a Kick-Ass Leader!
Author E.M. Kelly once said, “A boss says, ‘Go!’ A leader says, ‘Let’s go!'” And it’s true. There is so much more to being a leader than just being in charge. Great leaders are necessary for the growth and longevity of an organization.
Sponsored by Millennium Systems International
Master Your Time Management This Holiday Season
The holidays are a wonderful, but busy, time of year. As a salon owner, it’s easy to burn out with everything on your to-do list. Here are some tips from Millennium S.I. to save time during the holidays so you can be as efficient and profitable as possible.
Sponsored by Millennium Systems International
How-To: Create the Perfect Party Curl
Neil Moodie demos how to create the perfect party curl for any season.
MAKEOVER: Blah Blonde to Bright Ice
Get the details for the lovely makeover, from faded and brassy to bright and light.