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Top 5 Old Barber Guy Tricks

I started with a cosmetology license a long time ago.  Thirty years later I am an old barber guy. Along the way I have learned a few old barber guy tricks.

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Idealogue 2017: Social Currency

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2017 MODERN SALON 100: Dorthi Koscielniak @hairbydorthi

We have been following Dorthi Koscielniak on Instagram the moment she popped up into our feed. Her @hairbydorthi page is packed with beautiful bridal updos and special occasion styling—and to top it all off, she’s also incredibly kind and an all-around wonderful person. See why we’re loving this Chicago-based stylist and why she earned a spot on 2017’s MODERN SALON 100.

2017 MODERN SALON 100: Heidi Bolton @heididoeshair

Phoenix, Arizona-based Heidi Bolton (@heididoeshair) creates vibrant color effects that have been catching our eye for a long time. She’s used Instagram to build her clientele, inspire her inner artist and gain more education than ever. See why we named her a part of this year’s MODERN SALON 100.

2017 MODERN SALON 100: Erik Gutierrez @hairerik

Erik Gutierrez inspired the masses on Instagram, his blonding and balayage melts are stunning. We named his a part of this year’s MODERN SALON 100 for his incredible talent, business saavy and cool-girl hair effects.

2017 MODERN SALON 100: Caroline Guiney (@caroline.anythingbutbasic)

Caroline Guiney of Encino, California, has built a massive social media following for her beautiful blonding skills and pastel talent. MODERN loves following her for her close attention to styling perfection to make her color pop. See more on my she made this year’s MODERN SALON 100.

2017 MODERN SALON 100: Candice Marie Almond @candicemarielv

Las Vegas is home to some incredible stylists, including Candice Marie Almond, who wows MODERN every day with her beautiful blondes, unicorn color effects and braiding skills. See why else she made this year’s MODERN SALON 100.

2017 MODERN SALON 100: Kristen Ewing @kristen.lumiere

Austin, Texas-based stylist Kristen Ewing (@kristen.lumiere) posts the most beautiful balayages and what she called “organic blondes” and that’s what caught our eye for this year’s MODERN SALON 100. See more about how social media changed her life and helped build her business.

3 Ways to Boost Client Loyalty

Whether you rent a chair, work on commission or own your own salon, you know that client loyalty is crucial to a successful career. Building that kind of trust with a client isn’t merely based on your killer balayage or long bob technique. The real secret to client loyalty is through the emotional journey and three specific touchpoints that your clients should experience each and every time he or she comes to the salon.

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.

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