Salon Management
Embracing A Culture of Leadership Development in Our Salons
Investing in leadership development is crucial for any business owner, but for salon owners, it's especially vital. Salon Companies are driven by the shared values and culture of the stylists, associates and front desk professionals who show up to work every week.
Best States to Launch a Business
The personal finance experts at WalletHub analyze the best states to start a business, then offer five key tips for launching successfully.
A Haven of Opportunity: LifeSpa’s Built-In Clientele Offers Fast-Paced Growth
Salon and spa service providers often struggle to find an employer who will offer them benefits, pay a living wage and provide flexibility for work/life balance. LifeSpa, the nation’s largest full-service salon and spa located inside Life Time Athletic Country Clubs with 150+ LifeSpa locations across North America, offers them all of the above and so much more.
Sponsored by LifeSpa
You Can Have Your Best Year Ever
As Salon Owner Amy Pal sets her goals for 2024, she also shares her principles and encourages fellow salon owners to pen their own.
Understanding the Green Name Game
In a world where everyone is rushing to make an environmental claim, the various terms can seem interchangeable, but they're not. Using them incorrectly, and your business can be accused of greenwashing. James Alba, owner of the B-Hive Organic Salon is here to help you keep your green terms straight.
Hair Heir: An Interview with Angus Mitchell, Son of Paul Mitchell
Angus Mitchell, son of John Paul Mitchell Systems co-founder, the late Paul Mitchell, followed his father’s heart as well as his footsteps.
by Anne Moratto
Building A Budget-Friendly Salon Education Program
A new year is the best time to begin planning out your salon's education calendar, and looking for ways to help team members pursue the classes they desire. SalonTraining.com's Tracey Napotnik lists some strategies for building an education program even if you are on a budget.
Unlocking Hidden Wealth: 5 Innovative Ways Hairstylists Can Prosper in 2024
As a stylist, there are many ways to boost your profitability beyond the chair. Coach Dawna Jarvis unlocks five possibilities to consider in the new year.
3 Strategies for Skyrocketing Salon Success
Solopreneur Ryan Sanger shares his journey to building a $400K a year business while working just three days a week. He outlines his strategic decisions and disciplined actions.
Engage and Excel: How to Create a System of Performance Assessment and Goal Achievement
A new tool for the New Year. Coach Nikki Le talks about the value of a well-done performance evaluation and offers you a downloadable resource tool to get you started.
The Top 10 States Where Small Business is Set to Boom in 2024
Looking to launch a new barbership or salon location? The Small Business Blog analyzed search data for more than 100 terms related to 'small business,' predicting where business will boom in 2024.
Flexing Your Leadership Muscle
Do you understand the difference between being a manager and being a leader? 124GO's John Palmieri walks you through the subtle differences, illustrating the importance of showing up for your team and creating the environment for them to do their best work.
A Business Lesson from the Art World
The shift towards a consumer-centric salon model represents a significant evolution in how salons engage with their customers and art can be the catalyst. When you can make the customer's journey immersive and personalized, you differentiate your business and create a profit-centric business model.
Urban Betty Transforms Beauty Waste into Eco-Friendly Impact
At the urging of one of the salon's team members, Urban Betty brings on Green Circle Salons, making sustainability its mission.
Going Hybrid: Teamwork, Culture and Challenging Business Models
After becoming frustrated when her 17-year career as a stylist plateaued, Niki Davis sets out to open her own rent-based salon, but ended up creating a hybrid business model. Find out how ND Artistry works today, creating more opportunities for each team member.
The “Greatest Hits” Of Hard-Learned Wisdom: Practices I Wish I Had at the Beginning of My Career
Master stylist and Sam Villa Artistic Team Member Jesse Linares shares habits he wishes he had started at the beginning of his career.
Trichology Today: A Video Guide to Offering Hair Loss Solutions
Hear first-hand from master trichologist Karen Gordon what the “root causes” of hair loss are and what the size of the hair loss/hair replacement market is today. Learn how YOU can get into this lucrative and fulfilling field, assessing your clients’ conditions and adding REVENUE to your business by offering this service and the retail products related to it.