Salon Management
The Secret to Raising Prices
As prices climb, it becomes more and more important for owners to leverage data to understand their service costs and reflect it in their pricing. Four owners share how they use Vish to reduce waste and drive profit with their color services.
Here Comes the Bridal Stylist
Three experts in bridal hair share their secrets of success for a career in this lucrative, joyful specialty.
Treatment Sales Fund Education for Genesis Team
Stylists allocate their share from one service category to build a bank for classes and travel.
Five Ways Salons Can be More Efficient Without Sacrificing Client Experience
Are we in a recession? Are we about to go into a recession? While economists disagree, one thing is for sure--now is a great time to make your salon operations more efficient. Boulevard's Jules Reese show you how to save money and boost efficiency, while keeping your client experience strong.
Negative Emotional Contagion: How to Stop the Spread
Both clients and staff members can overwhelm you with negative emotions. A new book shows you how to use systematic reasoning and critical thinking to control the negative emotional contagion.
Recruiting 101: How to Attract Fresh Talent and Keep Them
Your ability to set yourself apart in a saturated market depends on your success in attracting and retaining talent. Salon Owner Amy Pal shares her favorite strategies.
Meet the Discovery of the Year for Fragile Hair
Ready to meet the latest discovery for reviving fragile hair and reducing breakage? Find out how stylists like Stacey Ciceron and Kien Hoang are transforming their “hair troubled” clients with just one application.
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How to Shine Retailing
When retailing products in the salon, think of yourself not as a salesperson, first, but as a resource center for professional advice.
How to Write-Off a Business Conference
Our favorite industry CPA April McDaniel offers advice for what you can write-off as expenses when you attend an industry conference.
How to Open a Hair Salon
Before you open a new salon, you are challenged to make several important decisions. Salon Coach Lauren Smith walks you through what should be top of mind.
SALON TODAY 200: Bella Salon & Spa Owner Adds a Credential
Selected to take the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program, Nina Childers sharpens her leadership and knowledge.
Rebuilding a Career
When one of the nation's deadliest tornadoes robbed Lori Goins of her career as cosmetologist and salon owner, she started over. Following her passion for grooming, she became a barber, then a manager and now is a franchise owner of a successful barbering brand.
SALON 200: Gordon Salon Team Uses App to Show Appreciation—To Each Other
Bonusly gives staffers an easy way to award points in real time to every staffer in the salon who helps out.
How to Become a Six-Figure Hairdresser
A recent study found that only 20% of hairstylists in the United States make more than six figures a year. So what makes those 20% different from the rest? The research found these stylists had one critical characteristic in common, they have mastered the client experience.
25 Gift Sets You Need in Your Holiday Retail Section
Whether your clients are shopping for their loved ones or treating themselves this season, they’re sure to adore these holiday gift sets from some of our favorite brands.
If Your Dream Is to Launch a Beauty Product, Here's How to Make it a Reality
Have a great idea for a new line or thinking about launching your own product? It's hard to know where to even start. Get expert advice from Cody Fullerton, vice president of business development at Prime Matter Labs.
6 Money Management Moves for Successful Salon Ownership
Oftentimes, salon owners cringe at the thought of looking at their finances. But you know it’s important. In order to make financially sound business decisions, it is essential for every salon owner to take the necessary steps in managing their finances.