Salon Management
Profile: Laura Doughty
“I have learned that no matter what, I can find something to laugh about and whatever is stressing me out quickly becomes easier to deal with “
Talent Show
The future of your salon lies squarely on the shoulders of your very youngest stylists. The best way to assure they truly are up to the task is to grow them yourself.
by Stacey Soble
Sweet Success
A long-time salon owner reflects on her 37 years in business
Coast to Coast
How this seasoned owner runs four busy salons in two separate states.
Girlfriend Getaways
Double your services, clientele and profits with spa packages for friends.
Who Is Your Industry Mentor
Who inspires YOU?
Tips On Recruiting, Training And Mentoring New Talent In Your Salon
Every two months, the salon hosts a hiring event in Las Vegas and San Diego, and Cromeans personally attends each event. It’s important to him since it is where people get their first impression of the company.
Who Is Your Industry Mentor?
We asked top stylists, many of them mentors themselves, to talk about who inspired them.
Setting up Structure
Structure ensures efficiency, productivity, consistency and predictability. Lack of structure ensures chaos, conflicting agendas, dissension, stagnancy and, worst of all, uncertainty.
by Neil Ducoff
Global Business
Salons from across the globe have more in common than you might think.
Setting the Standard
This summer, I had the privilege of attending the first Global Salon Business Forum and Awards in London. Founded by industry leader Paula Kent Meehan, the awards honored salon owners from around the world for their entrepreneurship and business accomplishments. In addition to recognition, the program also offered winners an opportunity to network and learn from each other.
Frank Gironda
With a philosophy for impeccable service and creative hair styling, a Midwestern owner establishes himself as a force in the beauty industry.
Lone Star Stylist
A Texas mechanic turned salon owner embraces change in his business and his clientele.
Program Power
With a roster of successful services, an established salon taps new growth with niche-targeted programs.
by Stacey Soble
40 Great Promotions Boost Your Business With These Unique Marketing Ideas
Excellent customer service and a high quality of work keep your clients coming to your salon month after month. But a great promotional hook can bring a new set of clients to your door and boost your profit margin even more.This month, we asked 40 owners to share their most successful programs. Take inspiration from these creative ideas and tailor them to use in your own salon throughout the year.
Provincial Charm
Debra Kresge strived to make her day spa a total experience for clients, creating an elegant retreat that she describes as “a bed and breakfast for the mind, body and spirit.”
On the Menu: Service summaries from spas and salons across the country
To give your lymph system a boost, your journey will begin with a dry brushing. A warm milk and honey mixture is applied to exfoliate, recondition and rejuvenate skin. After being wrapped in a warm cocoon, stress is washed away by a rinse in our Vichy shower.