Up-Close: Ricardo Dinis
Growing up, Ricardo Dinis, Aveda Global Artistic Director for Haircutting, was a self-described creative: He counts ‘drama geek,’ creative writer and musician as several of his youthful pursuits. But when it came time to decide on a career, he was decidedly indecisive.
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Beauty and the Political Beast: How to Get Involved in Salon Legislation
Holly Vaught, corporate education director for K. Charles & Co. salons in the San Antonio, Texas area, decided to get involved in politics in 2006 when her company opened two Aveda Institutes (one in San Antonio and one in Corpus Christi).
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10 Big Ideas for Salon Success from Serious Business 2017
The theme of Serious Business 2017 was “Will You?” Mainstage speakers and break-out presenters explored the topic of “will” in many forms: the will to succeed, how will changes over time, the will to practice, and how passion affects will, to name a few. “Why do some thrive and others struggle?” Debra Neill asked a Serious Business audience full of salon owners and stylists. “We all have the same information—it’s all about will and execution.”
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The Price of Independence: Truth About Booth Rentals
Frustrated with lack of flexibility in their schedules and a desire to make more money, many stylists leave traditional salon settings and turn to a career as an independent contractor, both as a solution to their challenges in the salon and as a stepping stone to becoming an owner.
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Want to Rock Your Retail Sales? Get Hands-on.
Last year, Gramercy Salon owner Kristin Nelson was in hot pursuit of a goal. She achieved it at the end of 2016 when she doubled her retail numbers over the previous year.
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