Profiles in Leadership: FrankJames Dibrino, The Hands of a Hairdresser
As a former jet engine mechanic in the US Air Force, Twisted Bangz Salon's Frank James Dibrino learned to face a salon owner's challenges head on.
by Stacey Soble
Articles
Shortcuts Gets Social Sorted for Salons
Shortcuts launches a new monthly service that helps busy owners with their salon's social media posts.
by Stacey Soble
Balancing Acts: Motherhood in the Beauty Industry
With her fourth child on the way, Posh Salon's Nadia Duncan discusses her journey toward salon ownership, the critical support she's received from her husband and how she balances the salon versus motherhood.
by Staff
Should You Hire A Marketer for Your Salon?
Phorest's Chris Brennan explores how hiring a salon marketing director can help you get your brand out to the world, while showing you how you can delegate these responsibilities smoothly.
by Chris Brennan
Show Me the Money: How to Be Transparent with Your Pricing
Would you dare to post your service prices on your hair photos for your followers to see? Gina Bianca breaks it down—and has nothing to hide.
by Jamie Newman
New Hybrid Beauty School Launches in Los Angeles
Neihule Salon + Academy, the new hybrid beauty school and full service salon in downtown Los Angeles, was founded by industry veterans Yvonne Neihule and her husband, Atouzo Neihule, who come to this new venture with a combined 35 years of experience in the world of professional beauty.
by Anne Moratto
Profiles in Leadership: Michaella Blissett Williams, Championing Financial Independence and Inclusiveness in Beauty
Between diversifying her beauty portfolio with real estate investments and encouraging her team to be the best they can be, Michaella Blissett Willams is carving an inspiring niche in Brooklyn, New York.
by Stacey Soble
Large or Little: What Two Salons Love about their Salon Software
The technology needs of different salons can vary dramatically, depending on the size and complexity of the operation. But these two case studies proves that Shortcuts fits the bill no matter the size.
by Jackie Summers
STAMP 2019: Be Inspired Salon Introduces New System that Removes the Client Confusion around Color Pricing
Be Inspired Salon leverages social media to introduce its clients to a new All-Inclusive Color Program, which introduces an overall set price for complicated color services.
by Stacey Soble
Your Best Business Asset is Your Face: How to Build Your Personal Brand
All beauty professionals need to cultivate a strong personal brand if they want to stand out--especially online. Find out why your face is the most important business asset you have and how to cultivate your own unique brand.
by Stephanie Mitchell
Profiles in Leadership: Mechelle Khodayari, Empathetic Leader and Secret Skateboarder
Get a glimpse into the leadership style of Mechelle Khodayari, co-owner of Aria Salon Spa Shoppe, with two locations in Alpharetta, Georgia, with the first in our new series, Profiles in Leadership.
by Stacey Soble
When a Haircut Saved a Life
When his favorite stylist noticed something, this client had reason to thank her for more than a good cut.
by Anne Moratto
STAMP 2019: Tyler Mason's Clever Social Post Helps New Stylist Build her Book
Do you have new talent who are trying to build clientele? Borrow this idea from Tyler Mason Salon Spa and identify a deserving group in your community and design a promotion.
by Stacey Soble
Feeling Tired and Uninspired at the Salon? Here's How You Can Thrive
Two consultants and coaches on a mission to raise the beauty industry’s awareness of the connection between salon work, wellness concepts and its impact on career satisfaction and ultimate happiness.
by Anne Moratto
STAMP 2019: RedBloom's Social Media Campaign Celebrates the Stories of its Most Interesting Guests
To further expand on the concept of getting guests to share their real-life style pics on Instagram, RedBloom Salon invited a few of them to a photo shoot and wrote blogs that shared their stories.
by Stacey Soble
STAMP 2019: Jiva Salonspa Leverages Facebook to Celebrate Moms
Jiva Salonspa's Mominate Your Mom encourages guests to share the stories of their amazing moms, thereby creating meaningful interactions for optimal Facebook shares.
by Stacey Soble
STAMP 2019: The Bangz Blog Celebrates Salon's Success without Bragging
Vanessa Minter wanted a way to communicate the accolades her salon had collected without bragging, so she worked with Imaginal Marketing to create a blog that focused on inclusive spirit and celebration.
by Stacey Soble