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The competition that was built on salon growth now stretches beyond it to examine all the best management practices that contribute to salon success. This year’s application includes 11 different competition categories, including Growth, Recruitment and Training, Compensation & Benefits, Advanced Education, Retention & Referral Programs, Customer Service, Marketing, Retail and Merchandising, Technology, Environmental Sustainability and Philanthropy. The application may look big, but that’s because it allows you the flexibility to compete within the areas in which your salon excels—you may compete in as few or as many best practices categories as you want.

ALL SALONS MUST COMPLETE THE APPLICANT INFORMATION SECTION. THEN EACH APPLICANT MUST COMPLETE AT LEAST ONE OF THE BEST PRACTICE SECTIONS. You may though, compete in as many Best Practice sections as you want.

All essay responses should be typed on separate paper and clearly marked by Best Practice section, essay number and salon name. All applicants must submit a one-time, non-refundable $60 processing fee. GROWTH applicants also must submit verified financial information, as detailed on page 8 of the application.

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