The Anatomy of Strong Retail Design
The amount of effort and time spent planning your salon design and layout is exhausting. The construction process and dollars spent making sure you have utilized every square inch of your space to maximize comfort for your clients and staff has ...
Guardians of Culture
Like most salon owners, Gayle Fulbright and David Linde, who head up Headlines The Salon in Encinitas, California are always looking for new ways to grow their numbers.While attending Serious Business 2016, they were impressed by one of the ...
by Stacey Soble
SALON TODAY RECOMMENDS: 5 Articles on Amping Up Growth During Off-Seasons
Instead of allowing your salon to slip into the summer slump, execute these strategies to encourage stylists, bring in clients and grow your profits. Here we've highlighted five Aveda Means Business articles that describe methods salon owners have employed to improve culture and inspire growth. Scroll through for best practices and tips on building a mission statement, offering new services, networking with other salon owners and more.
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The Latest in Salon Software Technology from the Premiere Orlando Show
From client-based apps to amped-up marketing features and upgraded online appointment programs, today’s salon and spa software manufacturers are helping beauty business run smoother, while improving the experience for their clients. At the ...
by Stacey Soble
The Effective Communicator Checklist: Are You Doing it Right?
Effective communication is likely the most valuable skill a salon owner or manager can possess. Being able to convey a message in theory is easily achieved, however this can be one of the most difficult life skills to master. With clients to ...
by Stacey Soble
Salons of the Year 2016: Jose Luis Salon
Jose Luis Salon, Lamar UnionAustin, Texasjoseluissalon.comOwners: Jose Buitron and Bill PittsSalon style: Urban sophisticate, modern retro, glamorousSquare footage: 3,000Stations: 20Treatment rooms: 1Equipment: MalettiFurniture: CustomTotal ...
by Stacey Soble
7 Triggers for Capturing Your Clients' Attention
While technology provides us with access to endless amounts of information, connects us with people around the world, and entertains us for hours, it comes with a cost, according to tech author and entrepreneur Ben Parr.“As a result of our ...
by Stacey Soble
Cutting Loose Takes its Front Desk Team on an Educational Shopping Spree
Like many salon owners, Coral Pleas, owner of Cutting Loose in Sarasota, Florida, traditionally gave the responsibility of product education to the stylists, while asking her reception team to support by closing the sale. “But recently, I ...
by Stacey Soble
Designing for Retail Success
A solid salon or spa design starts on paper, with a detailed floor plan. Not only is that important for the flow of stylists and client through the service areas, but careful planning in the retail section can have a dramatically positive impact ...
by Stacey Soble
The Best Staff Retention Tool
Anthony Garubo, owner of Anthony Garubo Salon in Maplewood, NJ, learned the hard way how create a staff that would stay. “Decades ago, I was arrogant, and I had a devastating walk out,” recalls Garubo. “Now, I know I ...
by Stacey Soble
11 Points to Consider when Raising Your Prices
I’m constantly approached by salons and booth rental stylists who tell me they need to raise their prices, but they’re simply afraid to. As a stylist or salon owner, why on Earth are you afraid to raise your prices? You are buying ...
by Zane Hagy
Announcing the 2016 NAHA Finalists!
The North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) is the biggest night in the salon industry all year – think of it as the Oscars of hairdressing. To kick off the excitement, the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) presents the 2016 NAHA ...
2016 NAHA FINALISTS: Salon/School Design
It's the moment you have been waiting for all year! To kick off the excitement of the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA), the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) presents the 2016 NAHA finalists. Flip through the slideshow ...
2016 NAHA FINALISTS: Salon Team
It's the moment you have been waiting for all year! To kick off the excitement of the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA), the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) presents the 2016 NAHA finalists. Flip through the slideshow ...
SALON TODAY RECOMMENDS: Must-Read Articles on Leading People and Managing Operations in the Salon
Small shifts in management strategies can have a big impact on a salon’s culture. SALON TODAY is always on the lookout for new tips and best practices from salon owners who have improved their business structures and work environments. ...
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Creating a Network to Find the Right Talent for the Salon
When you’re opening a new salon, finding talent can be tricky especially when targeting a team willing to service all types and textures of hair. We also wanted at least one specialist in each discipline. We will be ...
by Allyson King
Creating a Network to Find the Right Talent for the Salon
When you’re opening a new salon, finding talent can be tricky especially when targeting a team willing to service all types and textures of hair. We also wanted at least one specialist in each discipline. We will be ...
by Allyson King