This pandemic forced change for a lot of people. It made us question everything in our lives; our careers, our priorities, even where we live in the world. Huge changes had to happen and we had to pivot to remain relevant. The interesting thing is that out of a horrific, scary situation wonderful new opportunities were born.
Reflecting on 2020, Chad Cantu is thankful for the connections he's made with other salon owners through Intercoiffure, which allowed him a sounding board in a year of uncertainty.
As part of our Profiles in Courage series with Intercoiffure, we check in with Mary and Scott Randolph, owners of three Randolph's salons. They are standing strong after the mandatory shutdown stage, and recruiting again to fuel their future growth.
An open door and an open heart help Salvatore Minardi and his team weather a four-month shutdown and tackle continuing fears about reopening amid a pandemic.
Through this new series profiling salons and their recovery efforts, we find owners Bruce and Teresa McGaha organizing new retail and referral programs, rethinking holiday plans and designing fun, yet safe, social events to keep spirits high.
Opening PlatinumBlack in November 2019, Michael Haase was still building his team when COVID-19 caused a six-month shutdown and three-fourths of his team left. Find out how this resilient owner is focused on rebuilding his Los Angeles business.
Learn more about Eva Scrivo, owner of the Eva Scrivo Salon and Academy in NYC. Scrivo is known for not just her signature balayage technique, but for creating beauty wherever she goes.
Scott Randolph fell in love with Mary Randolph when he met her in the salon he worked in as a shampoo boy, and the rest is history. With three salons under their leadership, Scott says he now is in the business of growing people. Explore his leadership style and his plans for the future.
As part of our Profiles in Leadership series, we go deep with Salon Spa W's China Wong, digging into her background, her development of her leadership skills and examining what's next for this dynamic salon owner.
Are beauty pros really making money on Instagram? Yes, yes and YES. Get the inside scoop and learn the top ten tips on what you have to do to make the platform work for you.
She believes in owning up to her mistakes and making them right; sharing her goals with her universe to keep herself accountable, and encouraging her team to give back to the community. Meet Lisa Houser, owner of Utopia Salon and Day Spa in Vancouver, Washington, and discover why if didn't own a salon, she'd want to be a store greeter.
After the announcement of Martin Parson's passing, Candy Shaw, owner of Jamison Shaw Hairdressers and Sunlights Balyage, shares her personal experiences with the famed updo artist.
Donna Means is keenly focused on growing her team at Salon DM3 and giving back to her local community of Athens, Georgia. See how this successful salon owner stays focused, while building a multi-million dollar, fashion-forward company.
As part of a plan to avoid waitressing while pursuing a career in Rock and Roll, Laura Boton enrolled in cosmetology school--a decision that led her down an entirely different and successful career path. Find out what makes this owner of three Chicago salons a strong leader who values freedom, flexibility and fun.
In our new Profiles in Leadership series, SALON TODAY gets up close and personal with the on-the-rise salon owner Chad Cantu, co-owner of Colorado's Chad+Co.
