Stylist Spotlight

STYLIST SPOTLIGHT: Erica Keelen's Hair Love

Erica Keelen doesn't do things by halves.  This artist, lady boss, and competition coach is building on the traditional salon model with passion and drive.  Here's a peek at her journey.

Career

Salon Success Story: Improving Systems, Morale and Hiring with Coaching

In the midst of buying out her partner and becoming sole owner, this salon owner had seven employees walk out. She knew where she wanted to go with her business, but not how to get there, so she tapped into a coaching system,

Profiles

This Girl is on Fire: A Day in the Life of Odete Da Silva

After 25 years as a stylist, Odete Da Silva keeps herself competition-ready. Get a glimpse of a day in her life.

Profiles

Tonya Jones Grows Her Business Through Community Grassroots Efforts

Tonya Jones expands her salon brand through involvement in community boards and by educating her stylists on the importance of local networking.

Profiles

Harmonizing Salon Success

In a candid heart to heart, Sine Qua Non's Laura Boton touches on her musical background, as well as what inspired her to create a three-location salon company in Chicago and continues to drive her success.

Profiles

Meet Our Owner: Kristin Knetchges

In the first installment of Meet Our Owner, salon manager Brittney Kurutz profiles Kristin Knetchges, co-owner of Kismet Salon in Madison, Wisconsin.

Expert Advice

The Little Salon That Could

With no knowledge of how to own or manage a beauty salon, Kimberly Broyles-Meisterhans, a nail tech with a loyal clientele, took over a failing salon with only three employees and one receptionist. Here's her story of success.

A Color Management System Streamlines the Service, Prevents Waste and Boosts Profitability

Developed by a colorist and former salon owner, the color management software system Vish eliminates waste, ensures consistent pricing and accurate record keeping, automates inventory and maximizes profitability on the salon's most popular service. Discover how it works.

Profiles

The Second Tour de ISBN Goes Behind the Scenes at V's Barbershops

Jim Valenzuela, who has grown his barbershop concept into 36 locations across 15 states with more to come, offers up two of his locations and his management team, for the latest Tour de ISBN.

SALON TODAY RECOMMENDS: 3 Millennial Salon Owners Rockin' It & Are Front Desks a Thing of the Past?

Get a dose of educational articles that make you think, feel inspired and get motivated on improving your business on avedameansbusiness.com. In this series, we look at five articles trending right now—from profiles on millennial owners who are "busting the millennial myth" and bringing their salon to new heights; to the evolution of the front desk; to how salon owners’ choose their salon’s names.

Profiles

When Maintaining Consistency Across the Brand Means Addressing Water Flow

With 35 barbershops open and another 60 in the works, V's Barbershop strives to maintain a consistent service at every location. That proves tough when water quality and water pressure varies greatly from location to location, so Emily Brown, director of operations, sought some help from Ecoheads.

Profiles

Getting to Know Jesse Linares

Before taking the stage at Premiere Orlando, Jesse Linares gives us a peek into his personality through this insightful Q&A  interview.

Profiles

Get to Know Andrew Carruthers

Before Andrew Carruthers takes the stage at Premiere Orlando, he shared how he is inspired through a Q&A with Salon Today.

OWNER TO OWNER: 6 Ways Ochoa Salons & Spas Cultivates Loyalty

The owners at Ochoa Salon & Spa believe in the power of loyalty and they never veer from this core ethos. Here are 6 ways they foster a creative team, one that thrives on the power of relationships and grows into a multi-generational success story.

Profiles

Playing the Role of an Industry Observer

With the opportunity to watch a family dynasty grow over the past 20 years, Salon Today's Stacey Soble makes some observations about Gadabout Salonspas and the foundation of success the business has with Pam McNair-Wingate.