The 12-Point Consultation

"The busiest stylist in my salon is booked three weeks in advance because she starts off every client visit with a traditional, attention-to-detail consultation." Get a checklist to guide you through your best client consult!

Wet Balayage Can Become Your Go-To When Highlighting Short Hair

Naturally, the way to approach short hair for a color service is different than that of medium or longer lengths. Short hair has its own set of best practices. 

Take Care of Yourself, First, So You Can Help Others

It's like putting on your own oxygen mask before assisting others. As these tiny self-care steps become second nature, you will feel stronger.

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.

Beauty Talks: Multi-Lingual Approach to Beauty Education Builds Business

Juan Carlos Pimentel (or JCarlos) is uniting hairdressers across the language divide.

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?"

Single Mom Hairdressers Offer Advice for Keeping it Together

"I have a sneaky suspicion your attitude to keep going while juggling a career and a home might be the most valuable lesson. By showing your kids that life challenges will happen and can be faced, you provide lifelong encouragement to overcome their own." Hear from some inspiring single mom hairdressers.

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.

Are You Good or Just Licensed?

Your license is just your ticket to the game. How you play determines your success.