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The Business of Beauty

Cindi Quinn-Ventura knew she was going to work in the beauty industry long before she ever opened Katherine Drew Salon in Livonia, Michigan—she just wasn’t sure what her career was going to look like.

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Building a Brand

They had the best reviews, and they accept American Express, which is important to me, because those guests have spending power,” she says. “We have some high-ticket services, including a $2,800 extension service. When clients pay for that with their American Express card, they can gain points and have the flexibility to pay for it in monthly payments.”

Paving Her Own Way

Dominique DiBenedetto opened Aura Hair Co. in Boynton Beach, Florida, after years of experience in other salon environments. She knew exactly what she didn’t want to do and that her employees would always come first. DiBenedetto is thriving and continues to grow with tech tools, including AI, Vagaro, and access to support from American Express.

Level Up Your Customer Experience

Salon owners Jessica and Charlie opened their first location in 2011, and brought American Express on board from day one. Find out how American Express helps them get the most out of their business.

Making Payment Processing and Tipping Convenient for Today’s Client

Delivering excellent customer service in the salon begins the time your client walks in and ends when they leave your salon. Rudy Moser, owner of a.salon in Chicago, discusses how he uses integrated software, takes American Express cards, and handles credit card tips to provide world-class customer care to his clientele.

American Express and Main Street America Announce "Services that Back Us" Grant Recipients

American Express and Main Street America present $5,000 grants to 75 small businesses who provide personal services, as they continue to navigate the impacts of the pandemic.

Celebrity Stylist Kim Kimble Advises Owners about Rebuilding their Businesses

In addition to creating more digital services and leaning heavier on retail, Kimble designed a list of services that could get her hesitant clients in and out of the salon quicker. Listen in to this captivating conversation.

Kim Kimble’s Data-Driven Pandemic Recovery Techniques for Salon Owners

Kim Kimble, known for her on-set styling skills, TV personality and star-studded clientele, has partnered with American Express to help salon owners recover and rebuild from pandemic-related challenges.

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