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An iconic brand for the past 40 years, Fantastic Sams is now revamping its salon experience for the modern customer. What can you expect? New services involving color, perms, chemical treatments, waxing and more.
November 10, 2016
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An iconic brand for the past 40 years, Fantastic Sams is now revamping its salon experience for the modern customer.
“We’re really a brand on the move. It’s important to refresh our surroundings, to make sure that we are providing the best guest experience we possibly can,” says Linda Chadwick, President & CEO Dessange Group North America.
Getting a cut and color is all about the salon experience. Fantastic Sams is updating its look with a New Image Salon design—from the new logo branding on the outside, to the chic, modern appeal on the inside, customers will be pleasantly surprised with the high-end experience.
As part of their new salon design, they are including a Color Bar, which showcases Fantastic Sam’s color products from its partnering company, TIGI. The Color Bar will encourage both hairstylists and their guests to consider color services.
“Our stylists are all trained color experts, making our salons a fantastic option for the entire family. While Dad and the kids get their haircut, we can pamper Mom with highlights or vibrant color,” said Ruth Swanson, Vice President of Marketing. “And, our no-appointment-needed model, makes finding time for a salon visit perfect for moms on the go, busy professionals or Millennials who value instant gratification.”
Besides cut and color services, guests can count on a wide range of new services like blowouts, straightening, and facial waxing.
“We’re making ourselves over, and we are introducing the new Fantastic Sams,” Swanson said.
“But at the same time, everything that people love, such as no-appointment salon visits, our branded product lines, and our on-trend cuts, colors, and services, will be as they have always been.”
Fantastic Sams is making themselves over, so why don’t you join the new and improved team? Fantastic Sams locations in Minnesota are looking for eager, talented hairstylists to hire.
Fantastic Sams Minnesota is now hiring eager, talented hairstylists for locations throughout Minnesota. Apply today for an opportunity you don’t want to miss!
Fantastic Sams is one of the world's largest full-service hair care franchises, with nearly 1,100 salons located throughout North America. Fantastic Sams parent company, Dessange International, is a premium-luxury European salon chain with over 400 salons in 40 countries. Learn more about Fantastic Sams Cut & Color.
Fantastic Sams is part of Dessange International, a premium-luxury European salon chain with over 400 salons in 40 countries. For more information, visit: http://bit.ly/FSAlwaysBeFantastic
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