Salon Burnout: How To Spot It and What To Do About It

Here are some telltale signs as well as some surefire suggestions for solving it.

40 Years Ago, Bringing Beauty to China Was a Revolutionary Act

"The political climate led to suspicion of our true motives; could we really be spies?"

Feeling Tired and Uninspired at the Salon? Here's How You Can Thrive

Two consultants and coaches on a mission to raise the beauty industry’s awareness of the connection between salon work, wellness concepts and its impact on career satisfaction and ultimate happiness.

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.

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.

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.

When Do You Fire a Client?

How many “chances” should you give yourself to please a client?

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.

Salon Receptionists Talk About How Stylists Can Be More Successful

Recently, at a salon happy hour, I shared a bottle of wine with a group of receptions. You know I wanted to get the skinny on the challenge of balancing both clients and salon professionals. I started by asking them what their pet peeves were...