Service Spotlight: Brandied Pear and Marshmallow Melt Body Treatment
The scent of the juiciest, ripest pear, combined with sugary-sweet marshmallow, and cushioned by an aromatic pillow of cinnamon and cloves. That marriage of scents represents just one of the sensory experiences delivered by the Brandied Pear and ...
by Jamie Newman
STAMP 2015: Air Blow Dry and Salon's Menu
Show and TellAir Blow Dry and SalonMandeville, LouisianaOwned by: Gayle ReulingAir Blow Dry and Salon’s menu doesn’t just describe their signature blowouts to clients—it actually shows them. In the menu, several of the ...
by Stacey Soble
Service Spotlight: Bow to the Brow
Recognizing clients’ needs and providing them with solutions that no one else has offered is a sure way to attract new guests and retain a strong clientele. Rebel’tude Salon and Spa in Gig Harbor, Washington noticed that amidst the ...
The 25 Most Common Sales Mistakes
Don't get caught making any of these 25 most common sales mistakes offered by MiladyPro.Lack of Commitment: Maintain a commitment to results every single moment you are at work; utilize tools and resources to implement ideas quickly.Not ...
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Polished Perfect Nail Studio Opens in Southern California
Polished Perfect by Twila True, a nail studio featuring luxury products and services, recently opened its first location at 801 Baker St., Costa Mesa, Calif. on Aug. 6. Offering expert nail art, uniformity of service and an emphasis on ...
by Anne Moratto
Boys and their Toys
The way to a man’s heart—and ultimately his hair—is through his smartphone. Salon owners sound off on how to leverage today’s mobile technology to grow your male client base. Men love their gadgets. So could the ...
Architects of Design: The Modern Man Cave
Known as the founder of American Crew and its artistic director, David Raccuglia and Paul Wilson also are the owners of Art + Science, a chain of four salons in the greater Chicagoland area. As they witnessed the growth of American Crew ...
6 Ways to Woo A Man
When clients walk through your door, what’s their first impression? Do you have posters with trendy women’s styles in the window? Is your décor feminine? Are your products in soothing shades of pastels? Do you have a wide array of ...
5 Ways to Build Your Male Clientele
Men's groomer Patti Davenport, who nabbed American Crew's highest achievement for its educators, offers five tips for gaining guys.1. Request referrals. “Ask your female clients who they know, by saying ‘We have a new ...
by Jamie Newman
Advice from an All-Star
After eight years of American Crew experience, Patti Davenport was named 2014’s International All-Star of the Year, an honor she names as the apex of her career. Davenport has always gravitated toward men’s grooming services. ...
by Dana Nasatir
Soothe Massage On-Demand Service and App Now Available in Chicago
Chicago residents can finally relax knowing that Soothe massage-on-demand service is now available to deliver welcome relief to sore, aching muscles and joints. Soothe is a new mobile service and app that allows clients to book a same-day ...
by Anne Moratto
5 Strategies to Improve Your Male Clients' Salon Experience
This summer, men are looking for versatile styles and a convenient salon experience that won’t slow them down.
This Money-Making Service Will Help Grow Your Salon Business
In today’s world, it’s not enough to offer a complete line of beauty services for your clients. You also need to offer the best money-making services to keep your salon growing and producing top dollar sales and revenue. We spoke to ...
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Teddie Kossof's E-Store Grows Retail Sales, Solidifies Loyalty
In business for more than 40 years, Teddie Kossof Salon in Northfield, Illinois—or “Teddie’s” as their clients call them—seeks to be a “one-stop-shop” for their clients, more than 2,000 of whom are ...
by Stacey Soble
Hotel Guests Become Nail Salon Clients at 70 Park Avenue Hotel’s Manicure Concierge
Guests in a hotel are almost always there for an event that they want to look great for, whether it’s a vacation, a wedding or a business meeting. However, after the hassle of packing and travelling, there’s always something that ...
Service Spotlight: Harmonic Healing Oil Treatment
In the bustling salon industry, the experience a client has in the chair is really the deciding factor whether he or she will come back. People can get a haircut anywhere, but Brianne Prince, owner of Brianne Prince Salon in Mason, Ohio, makes ...
by Stacey Soble
Service Spotlight: Diva for a Day
How can a free service help you grow your business? Plaza Salon in Bernardsville, New Jersey, has connected with the Diva for a Day Foundation, Inc., a national non-profit organization, to provide spa and hair services to select women battling ...
by Stacey Soble