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At Bella Style Salon in Slidell, Louisiana, Director of Operations Angela Meyer tackles inventory, team management, and guest relations. Read all about her in our latest Meet the Manager.
August 10, 2026
Angela Meyer knows how to break down the numbers at Bella Style Salon and say on budget. "She does whatever it takes to make Bella successful," says co-owner Kayli Bonnet Abney.
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Bella Style Salon
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SALON TODAY's Meet the Manager series celebrates the managers, team leads, and directors in the industry who work to maintain the vision and goals of salons, spas, and barbershops. In today's profile, we meet Angela Meyer, director of operations at Bella Style Salon in Slidell, Louisiana. Not only is Meyer Bella Style's most senior employee, but Owner Kayli Bonnet Abney & Tiffanie Landa Scaff says she's the salon's Ride or Die. o
The Manager: Angela Meyer, Director of Operations
Nominated by: Kayli Bonnet Abney & Tiffanie Landa Scaff, owners of Bella Style Salon in Slidell, Louisiana.
Date of Hire: March 2013
SALON TODAY: What about Meyer’s background makes her a good fit for your business?
Kayli Bonnet Abney: “Angela started at Bella Style’s front desk 13 years ago and has grew within leadership ever since, especially in the front desk area. She ended up growing our front desk training and hired two people under her management. She started really focusing on the numbers and the revenue coming into the salon, and how that looks for our inventory and budgeting. Then, we transitioned her into her role as director of operations.”
ST: What personality characteristics does Meyer have that make her a good manager?
Abney: “This girl can break down some numbers and stay on budget! In fact, she’s the one who will tell us we don’t need to spend our money in a certain area. She definitely has the hustle mindset! We call her a Bella Ride or Die. She will do whatever it takes to make Bella successful.”
ST: How is Meyer compensated?
Abney: “She receives hourly pay with PTO and a retail commission based on our entire retail sales.”
ST: What are the three most important tasks this manager takes on at the salon?
Abney: “Budgeting, inventory, and all our ordering. She also onboards new staff members and manages the team. And, she’s the first to handle guest requests before the owners step in.”
ST: How is this manager held accountable for the salon’s performance?
Abney: We do quarterly and monthly meetings, along with our daily check-ins. She’s in a lot of our numbers so she knows the business’ performance.”
ST: How often do you meet with this manager and what do you go over?
Abney: “Daily, we go over the weekly and daily numbers, any team issues, opportunities to drive sales and opportunities for team growth.”
ST: What type of continuing education do you offer this manager?
Abney: “Whatever we can get our hands on really, including Data-Driven Salon Summit and Serious Business.”
ST: How has this manager helped you develop the business?
Abney: “Oh man, Angela is the longest employee Bella has. When we say ride or die, we mean it. She would give her pinky for our salon, and we just don’t mess with that. We have a genuine care for one another, as we’ve been in each other’s lives for more than a decade. We show up, whether it’s business or in our personal lives. You can always count on her no matter what. That’s what sets her apart.”
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