Do You Cut Like a Barber?

I like out of the way barbershops for a haircut because barbers consistently deliver a great cut. Recently, I discovered 81 Barbers, a barbershop tucked away behind The Children’s Museum open just six months in downtown Tucson—and it is already buzzing busily. Here's why.

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.

How Do You Do a Great Consultation?

 A really killer consultation comes down to one goal...

Don't Go for a Job, Go for a Career

Decide on the type of work you want to do, the level, and quality. Then, find your tribe that supports you. Hang with people who do the type of work in which you want to excel.

8 Tips for Creative People: Know Your Strengths and Recognize Your Challenges

Creative choices can lead to a life of freedom, or be like a bad rollercoaster ride. Think carefully before jumping into situations that may require traits more common in other personality types.

Should You Care What Other People Say? Yes...and No

Your salon work is a barometer of your mastery of the art of hairdressing—not of you.

Graphic Tease: Creating Design Effects in Hair Cuts for Men and Women

BaBylissPRO Educator Carlos Estrella shares tips for creating hair design e ects on both men and women.

How-To Feed Your Creativity with The Creative Diet

Creativity is learned, can be diminished or enhanced, is addictive, and so satisfactory it may well be the key to happiness, and just like your cat, creativity must be stroked or it will run away at first chance.

Bringing in Clients With Goodwill Promotions

Goodwill promotions work like homeopathic medicine—a bit slower, but permanently. Just the kind of loyal clients you want.