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
Fighting Her Way Back from a Devastating Accident, Her Love for Hair Drives Her
Even as she was falling, she was thinking about protecting her hands. A freak accident has paralyzed her body but not her spirit. Read her inspiring road back to the salon.
by Anne Moratto
How to Make Your Salon a Judgement-Free Zone
By opening their hearts and minds, owners are creating cultures that embrace diversity. They're creating safe spaces that welcome transgender clients, building private rooms that protect a religious client's need for modesty, and hiring team members that can speak the languages reflected in their clientele. In turn, they're discovering their judgement-free attitude is a solid business strategy.
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
Single Mom Hairdressers Offer Advice for Keeping it Together
"I have a sneaky suspicion your attitude to keep going while juggling a career and a home might be the most valuable lesson. By showing your kids that life challenges will happen and can be faced, you provide lifelong encouragement to overcome their own." Hear from some inspiring single mom hairdressers.
When a Haircut Saved a Life
When his favorite stylist noticed something, this client had reason to thank her for more than a good cut.
by Anne Moratto
Tips for Treating Frozen Shoulder and Fibromyalgia
Frozen shoulder is the result of scarring, thickening, and shrinkage of the joint capsule, or an injury.
by Anne Moratto
Chicago Says No More: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Training for Cosmetologists
In many communities, salons are at the center of connection, communication and coming together after disaster and heartbreak. Salon professionals also hear stories from their clients--who open up and share in the chair--that alert the stylists to situations of violence and abuse. But then what?
by Anne Moratto
The Amazing Career and Lifestyle Workshop
My career and struggles do not qualify me to write, speak or teach you—my solutions do.
The Devil in the Break Room: Avoiding the Temptation of Gossip, Overeating and Negativity
The long-term consequences of the devil in the break room are just not worth it.
Bellus Academy Spreads the Love on National Hairstylist Appreciation Day
Staff and students surprised local salons with a show of appreciation.
by Anne Moratto
How to Avoid Stylist Burnout
Beauty pros have the BEST jobs--making people feel amazing and beautiful all day long? Sign us up. But what about the price bargaining, the impossible expectations, the never-ending DMs, the blurry lines dividing being clocked in and being clocked out? Stylist burnout is a real thing. Here's how to avoid it...
Romance in the Salon: Do or Don't?
We asked a stylist who, after 45 years in the industry, has seen it all and has some very wise counsel on the topic.
by Anne Moratto
If You Had to Do it All Over Again: Advice from a Retiring Hairdresser on How to Build a Fulfilling Career
You may be surprised to hear some of the things he feels he got right...and some that he wishes he had done differently.
by Anne Moratto
The Last Style: Thoughts on Retiring Your Shears
Often, when you think you are at the end of something, you discover you are really at the beginning of something else.
CBD Boom: Salon Q&A About Cannabidiol
In this Q&A with Dr. Andrew Kerklaan, learn about the benefits of CBD for both beauty professionals and clients.
Should You Become a Hairdresser?
Some things to ask yourself if you are considering a career as a stylist from someone who has been doing hair--and loving it--for more than 40 years.