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Making the Case for Financial Literacy

Before Qnity President Erin Kuhn takes the stage at Serious Business 2022, she discusses the need for financial literacy in the professional beauty industry and how owners can help their team members gain knowledge make better decisions about their careers.

Design

Minerva Beauty Releases All-New Luxury Shampoo System

by Staff

The U.S.-made shampoo system is available in three premium colors--Deep Sage, Mediterranean Blue and Caramel.

Today's consumers are aligning their dollars with their values, and are willing to pay more for...

Salon Management

Deciphering Clean Beauty Products

by Stacey Soble

When it comes to clean beauty products, experts caution to beware of 'greenwashing' and to do your own research to determine what is in your products and how they are made. Innersense Organic Beauty's Greg Starkman points you to credible resources and talks about why this is a valuable market to tap into.

Salon Management

In-house Social Media Squad Gets It Right

by Rosanne Ullman

Team members at a Canadian salon have a great time when they take over social posting duties.

Salon Management

A New Salon Rises From a Family Legacy

by Rosanne Ullman

Daughter becomes owner: nothing unusual, right? But when the flight starts with an emergency takeoff, she’ll need assistance from the whole team to land safely.

Salon Management

7 Tips for Team Retention During the Great Resignation

by Staff

Beauty and wellness businesses today are faced with increasing competition, shortages of talented professionals, and other opportunities enticing team members elsewhere. Add to this the global “Great Resignation” which resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic mindset shift, which makes holding onto employees is a huge goal for businesses everywhere.

Salon Management

A 4-Day Work Week Forges Team Loyalty

by Rosanne Ullman

One Louisiana salon sets a schedule that leaves team members with big chunks of nonworking time.

Technology

5 Ways to Connect with More Guests During the Holiday Season

by Staff

The holidays are the most joyous time of the year for so many of us. After last year’s season that saw travel restrictions, social distancing measures, and isolation as a result of COVID-19, people are craving connection more than ever. And not only with their friends and family — but with businesses, too.