We started the day at the Inspiration for Consumers and Services tent where we were treated to a strategic coach Tanya Chernova. She shared her tips for growing your salon business and creating an action plan for success.

"People remember more how they feel in any situation than what is done or said," she reminded attendees.

She also stressed the act of positivity and led the group through an exercise,proving her point that positive energy gets positive results.

Nextup was our lunch break. I braved the downpour and headed to a tiny little café where I successfully ordered a jambon and fromage baguette avec beurre (ham and cheese sandwich with butter). May sound a bit strange, but I can assure you, it's delicious!

After lunch, I headed over to the press tent where I got an exclusive interview with Salon Pure's Anna Pacitto-Merlo. Name sound familiar? She's a multi-NAHA winner and her salon's in the running again this year!

In the afternoon, my group was treated to the Inspiration for Cut and Styling and the Inspiration for Fashion tents. Both were amazing! We saw fantastic cuts and inspirational styles. Here are a few photos to see for yourself! Tonight is the Inspiration Show. Check back for more on that later!