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The Virtual Consultation: A Win for You and Your Client

Three beauty issues top the list of client concerns: haircolor, social distancing, and money. These are the key topics for effective communication with your clients right about now and you can start to address them now, even at a distance, saving you time and effort once we're back in the salon.

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At-Home Hair Color Kits: Stylists and Salon Owners Weigh-In

It's a hot-button topic. During salon shutdowns caused by COVID-19, some stylists and salons have been offering their clients hair color for at-home use---and some stylists and salons have not. Hear from those on both sides of this debate.

Waiting on a Stimulus Payment? IRS Launches New Tracking Tool

For many stylists out of work, the government-supplied stimulus payment is eagerly awaited. Yesterday, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) launched “Get My Payment” to track the status of a payment. If eligible, it will allow you a chance to provide your bank account details for direct deposit.

What Will It Look Like When Salons Reopen?

During the great shutdown created by coronavirus, stylists have spent time guessing at what a return to work will look like because, at this point, no one can know with any certainty. Here are possible scenarios from industry experts.

WATCH: The Mindset That Helps This Stylist Overcome Obstacles

This stylist loves doing hair so much, even after a devastating accident, she fought to get back into the salon.  Today, the same strength and determination is helping her move through this new coronavirus crisis.

Be There for Your Clients, Without Judgement

Before you react to a client request for an at home service or advice on box color take pause and choose your words carefully.  All of us will be remembered. It’s up to us to decide HOW we will be remembered.

WATCH: Ways Stylists Can Find Opportunity in the COVID-19 Crisis

Even in the worst circumstances, we can work on ourselves and our business. Hear some encouraging words from a salon coach who knows it's hard...and she knows you got this.

WATCH: Stylists, You WILL Get Through this Crisis

We checked-in with one of our mentors and motivators, long-time MODERN SALON blogger, Carlos Valenzuela. After 40 years as a hairdresser, educator, and industry expert, he has some words of advice for stylists navigating our current situation.

LISTEN: Understanding What the Economic Stimulus Means to Stylists

Jump into a webinar with PBA and listen on-demand. It will be a valuable resource to anyone in the industry.

LISTEN to "Stylists and COVID-19: How to Keep Informed, Focused, & Moving Forward"

An on-demand webinar featuring panelists ranging from legal experts, advocating for the salon industry in Washington, to a world-renowned salon coach who will help stylists prepare for an uncertain future.