Salon Management
Groupon Success Stories
While there are still factions in certain, nameless, urban cities that like to brag about how much they spend on fashion accessories, the majority prefer to brag about savvy steals. Lately, more and more of these are being found online with deal sites like Groupon and LivingSocial.com; sites that rely on bragging to incite the viral word-of-mouth that up the number of people coming through your doors.
The Concrete Ceiling
In recent years, female professionals have made gains in representation and education, but equality in income and leadership positions remains elusive. Could advocates be the answer, and will men step up?
Workplace Mentoring
A MENTORING EXPERT AND AUTHOR STUDIES ACAPELLO SALONS & SPAS AND OWNER JUNE JULIANO’S UNIQUE COACHING SYSTEM.
The Inside Scoop About Client Loyalty
Bart Foreman give readers a rude awakening with the claim, "Your clients are not loyal." Here he shares his thoughts on building a retention program that offers clients real value.
by Bart Foreman
Stacey Soble with John Harms
The president and founder of Millennium Software shares the story of Angela and Amber Cope, twin hair stylists who are pursuing their dream of racing in the NASCAR Nationwide Series and how Millennium became their new sponsor.
by Stacey Soble
With Millennium's Help, Twin Stylists Pursue their NASCAR Dream
This October, we are committed to celebrating the powerful and inspiring women in the professional beauty industry in the pages and on the websites of both SALON TODAY and MODERN SALON. Recently, I learned the story of Angela and Amber Cope, ...
by Stacey Soble
What’s Your Future?
AS YOU PREPARE your business for a new year, it’d be helpful to have a little crystal ball in hand—especially for 2012, a year marked by numerous theories and ominous predictions.
Women of Substance: Jane Wurwand
AS A TEENAGER, Jane Wurwand worked at a salon in her native United Kingdom as a ‘Saturday Girl,” an entry-level apprentice who sweeps hair trimmings and sorts and sterilizes hair-pins. She fell in love with the business, and when she discovered skin care, she discovered her destiny.
Women of Substance: Denise Provenzano
The association credits Provenzano’s leadership as helping shape salon owner events and education available each year through America’s Beauty Show Back in Naperville, she’s shaping a strong business she eventually plans to pass down to her two sons and their families.
Women of Substance: Debra Penzone
She started out as an assistant and gradually worked up the company’s ladder, as a stylist, designer, director, senior director; creative director, vice president of training, senior vice president, then president.
Women of Substance: Patricia Owen
PATRICIA OWEN’S BEAUTY CAREER started behind the counter as an educator and make-up artist for Estee Lauder cosmetics. She later became an entrepreneur by opening FACES, as a small ladies retail boutique on Hilton Head Island, which transformed over the years into an award-winning day spa.
Women of Substance: Debra Neill Baker
VERY SOON AFTER taking her first job as an esthetician, Debra Neill Baker realized she had too much energy to be in a quiet room with one client at a time. She found herself carefully observed the relationship between the hairdresser and the client and soon made it her personal mission to help the salon and the stylist understand the power and influence they have through their clients.
Women of Substance: Paula Malloy
AT THE AGE OF 29, Paula Malloy determined she was ready for the next step in her career and boldly sold her salon.
Women of Substance: Lynelle Lynch
LYNELLE LYNCH’S FORAY into the professional beauty arena was by chance. In fact, after college, her passion for fashion led her to a 15-year career with Saks Fifth Avenue where she served as general manager for multiple stores across Southern California.
Women of Substance: Jill Kohler
IN 1993, JILL KOHLER jumped into the beauty industry as a marketing coordinator at Nexxus, but it was her next job as executive director of TSA that she credits with leading her to open her own cosmetology school. “My debt of gratitude is to the hundreds of intelligent salon and spa owners who pushed me, helped me and cajoled me to do things I never thought was possible
Women of Substance: Sara Jones
WITH A COSMETOLOGY LICENSE in hand, Sara Jones blazed a career path that’s brought her to lead Joico/ISO, one of the most dynamic manufacturers in industry.
Women of Substance: Serena Chreky
SERENA CHREKY MIGHT HAVE entered the salon industry out of necessity when her husband Andre opened his own salon and asked for her help, but she’s certainly made the most of the opportunity.