salon career

Stylists Share What Got Them Through 2020

In March, everything felt uncertain and insecure as salons closed and communities went into quarantine. Nine months later, so much has happened and so much has changed. Through all the COVID craziness, here are some of the things that kept these stylists sane and centered.

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Pivoting in a Pandemic: What I Learned While Taking My Salon Mobile

When the pandemic hit, I converted my business to a mobile salon. After a year navigating personal and professional hurdles, staying adaptable has been my magic sauce for success.

A Hairstylist's Guide to Conquering Negative Emotion During COVID

Seven steps to take back control of your mind.

Advice for Stylists New to the Industry

For stylists just starting out, this tried-and-true advice still works for building a career and a clientele.

Why Going Hourly and Charging for Your Time Is a Game Changer

The benefits for both you and your client include less stress, more transparency, and healthy boundaries.

What Will 2021 Look Like for Stylists? Listen to Moving from Coping to Adapting to Thriving

A special report podcast taken from an interview with salon business coaches and experts on how to manage the present time and plan for the future.

5 Core Hair Principles to Guide a Stylist

When you’re passionate about these principles and they come from the heart, they will always be there for you when you need them.

Honoring and Remembering Redken's Bill "Peppy" Peplow

Whether on the phone, in a meeting, on an airplane or standing on stage, Bill Peplow represented REDKEN’s supreme respect for the hairdresser to the ultimate degree.

Working BTS at Fashion Week

Yes, many of the shows were virtual this season, but runway isn't going away. This stylist finds being behind-the-scenes fuels her creatively and has propelled her forward in her career.

This Financial Advice is Geared to Salon Professionals

“Salon professionals can misunderstand making money with building wealth, and without a timely heads up, leave the salon with little to show for a lifetime of salon work. I’ve seen this happen too many times.”