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Managing Stress at the Salon

Stress on the job has been shown in study after study to be a major source of health problems. Salon professionals have always been fortunate that a major reason people report feeling stress on the job—a fear of being fired or laid ...

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First Chair Summer 2015 Editor's Note: Connecting the Dots

Connecting the DotsMeeting someone for the first time is a unique experience. It can be a little uncomfortable and even awkward, but there’s no denying that spark of a connection when you meet someone you like—a best friend, ...

5 Ways to Make $5 More on EVERY TICKET

Got Your FiveFive dollars might not seem like much, but it’s a small tweak in your tickets that can make a big difference over time. Millennium Salon Software points out that just tacking on a conditioning ...

The Write Stuff: Writing a Professional Resume

Most salon owners visit schools to recruit talent. Some may personally invite you to visit their business, but whether they do or not, you’ll want to research and visit several salons on your own. In either case, should you just drop in ...

Aveda Introduces Innovative Online Education: Learn Aveda

Aveda is ringing in 2015 with new, innovative online education called Learn Aveda. The program is based upon Aveda's commitment to developing future stylists starting at the institute level, says Kevin Molin, VP of education for Aveda. ...

The Road You Choose

There are many industry paths you can take, but in the salon, the five primary ones are hairstylist, colorist, esthetician, nail technician and makeup artist. Each requires different technical skills and offers variations—or even ...

How Beauty Changed Miranda Todd's Life

Beauty Changes Lives.The American Association of Cosmetology Schools is a network of more than 900 schools dedicated to providing excellence in beauty education and to champion a message of “Beauty Changes Lives.” Being a ...

Marinello and Wella Award Raw Talent, Support Students

Marinello Schools of Beauty partnered with Wella to award high school seniors a "Raw Talent" scholarship to jump start their beauty careers..

Editor's Note: Make it Count

It's an incredible privilege to be a hairdresser: From first hair cuts on toddlers to last hair cuts before chemotherapy. To wedding days, and holidays. Military buzz cuts or the transformational post break-up makeover.

How to be the Best Salon Assistant EVER

Education extends beyond passing your state board exam, and an assistantship is step one to a successful future.