Lessons Learned: Seasoned Stylists Share Advice for Newbies
When you’re starting out as a new stylist—or in any career—it’s difficult to know what you don’t know. And while you may have gone to a top-notch cosmetology school and learned from the best educators, there are still many things you must learn on the job from your peers, managers and salon owner. We asked [...]
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Helping Stylists Grow Faster
Eric Leonardos, stylist and make-up artist at Planet Salon in Los Angeles, knows exactly the kind of career he wants to build. He’s driven, motivated to succeed and knows what the clients in his market want. “People want it NOW in Los Angeles/Hollywood,” he says. “They have auditions, meetings, etc. And if a higher priority [...]
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Online Booking: 5 FAQs Answered
Salon owners have been embracing new technology over the past decade in droves. Getting automated, purchasing advanced software systems, engaging in social media platforms—they’re doing it all. However, every salon moves at its own pace. While some owners like to be on the cutting edge of technology, others prefer to sit back, watch, and wait [...]
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Managing Multiple Locations: Thriving vs Surviving
Kathy Thalman was brought up in the beauty business. A third-generation hairdresser, she used to work in her mom’s salon in Tulsa, Oklahoma, before purchasing her own salon in San Antonio in 1984. But Thalman didn’t stop with just one salon. She is currently the owner and CEO of three full-service K Charles and Co. [...]
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How the Complete Consultation Changes Everything
Corinne Kleinberger, owner of As You Like it Salon in Bonita Springs, Florida, had a revelation when her business was failing back in 2012. “We were at our lowest and it was either change everything or we weren’t going to make it,” she says. So Kleinberger hired a stylist with a great reputation for understanding [...]
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