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Kadus Professional is Recruiting! Become an Educator!

Are you an independent creative stylist/business owner who wants to be an educator for a major manufacturer? Do you enjoy sharing your tips and tricks, and having fun while training? Kadus Professional is recruiting educators currently! Join their team today.

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Man Up: Grow and Maintain Your Men's Business in Unisex Salons

V76 founder Vaughn Acord shares steps on how to increase your men’s business in a unisex salon.

How-To Feed Your Creativity with The Creative Diet

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.

One Good Deed Leads to Another: Dedication to Community Service

For two salon owners, a dedication to community service blends right into their business.

Marketing Basics for Solo Artists

As a solo salon or spa artist, do you find yourself at a loss for ideas when it comes to promoting your business? If so, here are some tips to help get and keep your marketing on track.

The Art of Staying Educated as an Independent Stylist

Keeping up with education isn’t as daunting as it might sound at first for a stylist just stepping out on their own. With apps, social media and plenty of networking opportunities, see how these five independent stylists from Sola Salon Studios are thriving thanks to their flexible schedules and new-found education resources.

Bringing in Clients With Goodwill Promotions

Goodwill promotions work like homeopathic medicine—a bit slower, but permanently. Just the kind of loyal clients you want.

Ideas for Encouraging Client Referrals

Whether you are the owner of a single chair salon, an independent contractor in a booth rental facility or flying solo in a salon or spa suite, one way to ensure better financial stability is to be sure that your schedule is filled with a good balance of clients.

5 Things I Have Never Done As a Hairdresser

MODERN SALON guest blogger Patrick McIvor talks about the 5 things he has never done that have shaped his career for the better.

The Skinny On Salon Jobs: A Beauty Mentor for Students Who Need Beginning Advice and Career Stylists Who Need a Shot of Inspiration

"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."

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