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Do you, like me, hate excusing yourself when working on a client? The habit we salon professionals have of holding our pee can have grave consequences.
During the ordeal, I kept thinking of how I must warn all cosmetologists of the need for self care.
As you make your money, think of the future. Resolve to never live paycheck-to-paycheck. Here are a few rules I follow.
A class at IBS New York will show how to streamline the hair colors you use to be more efficient, effective, and affordable.
What would you list as the things that make you tick or that tick you off?
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.
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.
A really killer consultation comes down to one goal...
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.
Your salon work is a barometer of your mastery of the art of hairdressing—not of you.
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.
Goodwill promotions work like homeopathic medicine—a bit slower, but permanently. Just the kind of loyal clients you want.
"As a former school owner, I feel for the student who asks for a job at our salon without the interviewing, technical or social skills needed for the job. Although I felt badly, I was powerless--until now."
Deciding to stick with a situation, or go for something new, is one of the hardest decisions.
Major industries like real estate, finance and consulting know the answer.
When I shoot photos or do a video, someone will dust my face with powder, maybe a little concealer, apply a nice vanilla flavored lip balm, and voila—yes, I look a lot better. I leave the photo shoot pretending I forgot to take off my ...
A Salon Professional Should...by Carlos Valenzuela Have enough cash to live six months with no income.Save more as you advance in years. Know when to push the envelope and when to walk away.Spot and avoid what’s none of your ...
