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Expand Your Business with Extensions
The idea of adding extensions to your service menu can be overwhelming. Training staff, adding inventory, marketing to guests—it’s a lot of work for a niche clientele. But according to Tim Belcher, owner of three Whole Salon and Spa locations in Tampa, Florida, the clientele may not be as niche as you think. […]
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What These Salon Owners Wish They Knew Before Opening
After spending years behind the chair observing your owner and management, transitioning to ownership is a natural career path for many stylists. And while you may think you’re ready to dive into the owner role, there’s a lot of hard work and details to be considered before your salon is up and running. For the best […]
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Equality Isn’t Cool, it’s Consistent
Source: Aveda Instagram After the murder of George Floyd, white Americans are learning a painful lesson on systematic racism and just how wide and deep it runs through the country. Floyd’s death triggered conversations about racism and equality all across the country. Social media has exploded with dedicated hashtags and organized campaigns, and protesters are [...]
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From A Struggling Salon To The Hottest Spot In Town
Kez and Gareth Broad became the owners of Noggins Salon in Ridgeland, Mississippi, in a rather unusual way. The salon has been open since 2004, but was sold by its original owner a few years ago to an investor. This investor decided to let his preacher’s daughter, who had just graduated beauty school, run the [...]
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Educator Turnover: Breaking the Cycle
In-house salon education programs hone stylists’ technical and soft skills to get them ready to hit your salon’s floor. But for owners, running in-salon classes, training trainers and keeping content consistent is another full-time job. Soon after opening Gila Rut 25 years ago (now with three locations in the San Diego area), owner Keri Davis-Duffy realized she […]
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