In this rare essay, the president of a haircare brand takes us behind-the-scenes into a world we never see when we pick up a product off the shelves--the arduous, thought-probing, second-guessing journey of rebranding a legacy product line. Not only is her reflection fascinating, but it is also incredibly useful for any salon owner or manufacturer contemplating their own brand.
Serious Business 2017 challenges attendees to consider what will they do to be who they want to be, and an inspiring roster of speakers help them begin that transformative journey.
From the calls we’ve been getting at Strategies, it seems like the employee revolving door is spinning a bit faster this summer. It sounds something like, “My salon/spa lost $160,000 in sales because these technicians quit and went down the street.” And then there’s all the drama, ugly words and feelings of betrayal. It’s like that voice in your head keeps saying, “How could they do this to me after all I did for them?”
In a recent post to SALON TODAY's LinkedIn page, reader Joann Lefebvre posted the following question: "Any ideas on how to handle commissioned employees when a salon/spa offers promotional pricing for services and products?" I couldn't resist the opportunity to join the online dialog to talk about the benefits of team-based pay.
The collection features 12 new nail lacquers in Nail Lacquer, GelColor and Infinite Shine formulas, with colors ranging from rich ocean blues and pops of flora and fauna-inspired shades to eyecatching sunset hues and natural sandy-toned neutrals.
An original piece of art can elevate the client experience by evoking an emotion, connecting the client to the brand and making the service memorable. See seven of our favorite examples of salon art.
With two virtual days packed with speakers who encouraged, engaged and evoked the thinking of attendees, Serious Business helped beauty professionals design their own journeys for the year ahead--and they started the process by inviting the audience to imagine their own "Re" words.
Every leader has one. It's that list of leadership projects, tasks and responsibilities that you prefer to avoid, ignore or bestow with your highest level of procrastination. It is truly amazing how you can find a zillion low-level things to do rather than tackle your compromise list and check off a few items.