Carlos Valenzuela

Magical Thinking in Hairdressing: Unveiling a Hairdresser’s Creative Mindset

Drawing from decades of salon life experience, Valenzuela peels back the layers of a hairdresser's psyche with candidness and compassion, highlighting the delicate balance between unbridled creativity and the structured approach essential for thriving in today's competitive salon landscape.

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How Clients Push Your Buttons

Some clients push your buttons to see if you will enforce your boundaries. Your response lets them know how to treat you.

Coiffeurphobia: Fear of a Hairdresser

Being nervous about getting a haircut or coloring your hair, especially with a new hairdresser, makes sense. Carlos explains why "Coiffeurphobia" is a thing.

I Can’t Remember Names

Do you often forget names? Here are some tips from global beauty educator Carlos Valenzuela to remember your clients.

Power Up Your Consultations with The Pause Technique

If you could change one simple thing in your communication, you could completely transform how people perceive your needs. I lived many years unaware of this magical move. As soon as I learned it, I began using it everywhere. And it works!

Tips for Dealing with Toxic Salon Clients

Some clients leave you drained and stressed out. I call them toxic clients because their way has an unexplainable heaviness. Here are some strategies for identifying and dealing with these personalities.

Why You Should Hit the Weight Room

The choice is clear: you either struggle with the discipline of exercise or put it off and deal with the pain of immobility and illness later.

Grinding Smarter Not Just Harder

Inspiring client confidence requires hard work but think carefully and choose the hard that rewards you the most.

Salon Pro Tips for a Recession

How does a recession affect a salon professional, and why should you care?

Convincing the Reluctant Client

Check out some solid advice on how to address typical situations encountered in the salon from global beauty educator Carlos Valenzuela.

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