Bangstyle Launches Updated Mobile App to Share Hair
Bangstyle launches updated version of their Bangstyle Hair App for stylists to share and promote their work.
Bangstyle launches updated version of their Bangstyle Hair App for stylists to share and promote their work.
There’s no stopping the #hashtags craze. Just this week Facebook confirmed it will officially roll out the categorization tool, allowing users to #hashtag posts and make those hashtags #clickable.
#WhatIsAHashtag? That question is one that’s often raised during the social media training sessions I conduct and I thought it was time to break down the typographical symbol that’s making waves in the social media space. The pound sign (or as us social media geeks call it, a hashtag) has big social media ambitions. Formerly known only to us on our telephone keypads, we are now seeing them scroll across our TV tickers, adhered to the backs of sports jerseys and even playing a large role in the breaking news.
Many stylists and salons have had a hard time using Pinterest to the fullest advantage for their salon. Kelly Ehlers talks to Kathryn Hornick of team I.C.A.N. about how she uses Pinterest to grow her personal brand.
Kelly Ehlers and the Style Sync team have created a fool proof formula for determining salon's social persona and where their social efforts will be the most effective. Read this first installment in the #beuatyMOB series for an explanation of Style Sync's social personas.
A shiny statue, fabulous dresses and of course, amazing hair equals award season…and your salon is no exception! On the heels of the announcement of our Salon Today 200 honorees, or in conjunction with any other local or awards your salon might have received, it’s time shout your success from the chair! Let’s face it, you work hard day in and day out, making others feel beautiful, and it’s perfectly acceptable to turn your nod into an opportunity to share your story and add a little touch of viral hype.
Throughout the last year and a half, Katey-Bug has reached levels of fame and check off to-do’s on her bucket list that most of us could only dream of.Recently named the Young Talent Pillar Ambassador of Wella's new Hairdressers at Heart initiative, social media has been a huge part of Katey-Bug's rise to success.
Are you using Instagram for you salon or personal brand? Social media expert, Kelly Ehlers, breaks down what you need to know about the recent controversy surrounding their new Terms of Service (TOS) and Privacy Policy. It’s true, not many people actually bother reading the lengthy legal statements – but this particular update to the apps terms was one that garnered much attention.
Facebook has updated yet again! Social media expert, Kelly Ehlers, explains what Facebook Nearby means for your salon's marketing.
Today Facebook announced they will be rolling out changes to your privacy settings and activity logs Kelly Ehlers, social media expert, has the low-down.

I know planning a digital marketing campaign can be overwhelming because there are so many options: That’s why I offer social media consultations. But for those salons out there that want to get started on their own, I suggest starting with these five things to increase social networking.
When anyone searches in “Salons in Randolph, New Jersey,” Core Salon and Day Spa comes up in the top three in the Google ranking. Michelle Parkes, owner of the salon has been working with social networking expert, Patrick McIvor, on ways to utilize digital services and social networking to grow her business. The latest success is attributed to Yellowbook.
Instagram is a confusing platform. Unlike most of your social media tools it's entirely mobile, but great for for building salon social media brands. Social media expert Kelly Ehlers details how Instagram can be used as a salon marketing tactic.
Social Media Expert Kelly Ehlers sits down with Lauren Hart of Roots Salon to talk about successful review site social media strategy for salons. How to claim your location, what to do with bad reviews and use them as an incentive program!
Review sites – love ‘em, or hate ‘em, it’s a social platform every salon owner must pay close attention to. During my social media trainings with stylists and salon owners the topic of review sites often raises heated debates. Some owners have great success with review sites and work hard to capitalize on positive reviews where some tend to avoid the topic and brush off the negative reviews.
Social Media Expert, Kelly Ehlers, interviews Brenton Lee, an up-and-coming, award-winning stylist that’s acing the social media scene. Lee reveals his secret to promoting his salon through social media!
We asked our experts about social media and QR codes. See what they had to say.