Culture Corner: The Elite Eight at Bob Steele Salons
To win a coveted spot on Bob Steele Salons’ Elite Eight top performers retreat, employees focus year-round on their service and retail numbers.
by Stacey Soble
Cosmetologists Chicago To Award $25,000 in Scholarships - Apply by February 17
Cosmetologists Chicago (CC), owner of America’s Beauty Show, proudly announces the continuation of the annual CC Presidents Scholarship program. The scholarships are granted to deserving CC members seeking advanced training in any ...
STAMP 2016: Indira Aveda's Employee Recruitment Brochure
Indira Aveda Lifestyle Salon Spa in Chicago captures at STAMP 2016 award for its employee recruitment brochure.
by Stacey Soble
STAMP 2016: Z Studio's Employee Recruitment Brochure
Z Studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma, picks up a STAMP 2016 award for its employee recruitment brochure.
by Stacey Soble
STAMP 2016: Headlines' Employee Recruitment Brochure
Headlines The Salon in Encinitas, California captures a STAMP 2016 award for best employee recruitment brochure.
by Stacey Soble
Let's Get the Training Started!
As they open their new Hair and Co BKLYN, Shannon and Allyson King develop a solid training program to keep them strong in color and styling of all hair types.
Black Belt Training for Your Salon
When it came time to design a multi-level platform training program for their new Hair & Co. BKLYN salon, Shannon and Allyson King draw on years of experience in the martial arts. See how they set about creating their in-house education.
Culture Club: Take Us Out to the Ballgame
The team at Ginger Bay Salon & Spa in St. Louis, Missouri, are huge Cardinals baseball fans, and they show their support throughout the season. “We wear Cardinals gear for the home opener and certain playoff games and of course, when ...
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
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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7 Ways to Work Smarter, Not Harder
At Empowering You Consulting, Amy Carter says that working smarter, not harder, boosts productivity, enhances your creativity and saves energy. For information on her company’s Booth Renter’s Boot Camp, email: ...
Watch Live Online Tonight: Hair Color Inspiration from Club Intrigue
Tonight Club Intrigue presents their In The Club event, featuring contemporary hair color and top inspirational looks for 2016. National Goldwell Artist Nick Pagano will be sharing an array of industry techniques including color ...
Take a Deep Management Breath with ISBN's Webinar Series
The International SalonSpa Business Network kicks off its popular webinar series in 2016 with three programs designed to provide information, insight, opportunities and savings to the owners and managers of multi-unit salons and ...
by Stacey Soble
Family Matters at the 2015 2 to 10 Leadership Conference
Through its partnership with the Family Business Center at Loyola University Chicago, this year’s 2 to 10 Conference focused on the benefits and challenges of managing a family-owned business.
2016 Salon Today 200: Employee Education
At the best salons, education is a career-long process—from streamlined training programs designed to get associates on the floor with talent, confidence and business skills to advanced education programs that keep stylists of all ages ...
by Stacey Soble
Culture Reflects Leadership: Strategies' 2015 Team-Based Pay Conference
Strategies, a leading national business management training and coaching company for salons, spas and medspas, held their second annual Team-Based Pay Conference on September 27-28, 2015 at the Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca, Illinois. More ...
Find Your Voice
Making a career change frequently requires a major leap of faith. After years of planning events like the North American Hairstyling Awards for the Professional Beauty Association (PBA), Bonnie Bonadeo was ready to take her own leap.About five ...