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A Path for Everyone: Great Clips Salons Offer Diverse Career Opportunities

Locally owned Great Clips salons offer a wide variety of career opportunities, competitive compensation, supportive salon teams and opportunities to grow your skills, both technically and professionally.

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The Golden Touch: Luxury Service Helps Drive Loyalty at J Gold Salon

by Staff

Inside the Systems That Power an Elevated Salon Experience From seamless online booking to a team-first culture, J Gold Salon in Atlanta offers more than great hair—it delivers consistent, high-touch service with the help of partners like Boulevard and American Express.

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You’ve Got Talent. Make It Work for You!

by Staff

The salon where you work should be working for you! Learn about a great salon brand that will help you grow your skills with plenty of opportunities for advancement.

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Be You! Discover Your Career Personality!

by Staff

You value personal style—you're licensed in it! But how in sync is your work style? What makes you tick, professionally?

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Career

AI Won't Replace Your Voice—Unless You Let It

by Anne Moratto

"The mistake people make is treating AI like a vending machine instead of a personal assistant." Digital marketing expert Scott Moon shares how beauty professionals can use AI while staying authentic

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Career

50 Smart Things Beauty Educators Have Told Us

by Anne Moratto

Real-world advice on creativity, consultations, color, burnout, business, boundaries, inclusivity, client care, and career growth from educators and industry experts.

Full Service

What Salon and Spa Professionals Need to Know About Skin Longevity

by Jeannie Joshi

Today's clients are hearing more about longevity, biohacking, inflammation, and healthy aging than ever before. This article explores the science and language behind the skin longevity movement, and what it could mean for client consultations, treatment recommendations, and professional credibility.

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Career

Financial Educator Anna Manukyan Launches Masterclass for Early Career Stylists

by Staff

Licensed to Thrive, Anna Manukyan's all-in-one beauty career and financial masterclass, is being gifted to professionals who enroll in L'Oreal LEVEL Rewards for a limited time.

Career

6 Ways Self-Love Will Help You Crush Your Goals

by Bose Akadiri

From breaking free of external validation to creating joy-based goals, discover a more sustainable and fulfilling path to success.

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MODERN SALON Boot Camp Heads to Austin: One-Day Beauty Business & Career Education Event for Beauty Professionals

by Staff

A full day of education for hairstylists and salon pros focused on pricing, personal branding, client experience, social media, and long-term career growth.

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Career

How Michelle Bowden Had a Breakout Year (and How Other Stylists Can, Too)

by Staff

From working backstage at multiple Paris Fashion Week shows to collaborating on four creative collections and expanding her international stage work, Michelle Bowden has had an incredible year of growth. Here, we break down her approach that drove her momentum, offering a framework for stylists looking to elevate their own careers.

Color

Magical Creatures: Why These Stylists Love Creating Fantasy Hair Color

by Anne Moratto

These stylists practice hairdresser magic, transforming clients into unicorns, mermaids, rainbows and living works of art.

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Keratin Complex Launches KC on Tour 2026 with Tabatha Coffey

by Anne Moratto

Keratin Complex is taking education on the road in 2026 with the launch of KC on Tour, a live event series featuring industry icon and salon business coach Tabatha Coffey.

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Career

Why Soft Skills and Client Communication Matter More Than Ever in the Beauty Industry

by Anne Moratto

Modern professionalism is evolving beyond hard skills. Technical training is essential but about 85 percent of job success comes from soft skills. In a world where AI and automation are increasing, human connection becomes more valuable, not less.

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Career

Author Daniel Cubillo Drops the Blueprint for Building a Career in the Content Arena

by Staff

In his new book "The Creative Mastermind," a writer and creative executive behind brands such as "Top Chef," "Fear Factor," and "Real Housewives," shares his insider knowledge for navigating today's chaotic content landscape.

Career

What Custom Notifications Tell Us About the Personalized Future of the Salon Client Experience

by Shanalie Wijesinghe, Content Strategy Director, Boulevard

Personalization is no longer just the cherry on top; it’s the whole sundae. If clients don’t feel like you designed and personalized the experience just for them, they’ll find a salon that does.

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Career

Proven Ideas to Boost Your Bottom Line This Year

by Staff

These educators share their success strategies, from memberships, add-on services, and special promotions.

Career

The Intelligent Salon: Why Behavior, Not Just Products, Now Informs Beauty

by Jeannie Joshi

The future salon will diagnose, personalize, and curate like a tech company, but connect, listen, and care like the neighborhood hub it has always been.

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LEAD Is Redefining What’s Possible for Beauty Professionals

by Anne Moratto

A collaboration between L’Oréal USA and Arizona State University, LEAD ROLFS Global Institute provides an accredited degree pathway for licensed beauty professionals to complete an associate’s and bachelor’s degree.

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