Recruit Great Stylists and Staff
Probably the most common challenge we hear from salon and spa owners is that they need more staff, and not just bodies – people who care, who are motivated and who go above and beyond. The truth is, there is a lot of competition out there for staff like that, but here are some things [...]
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A Fresh Take on Edutainment
The Elevate Hair Fest morphs into a music festival-inspired beauty education event.
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A Man’s World: Five Tips for Building Your Men’s Business
As a salon owner or busy stylist, it’s easy to focus in on your high-ticket clients: women. Their haircuts are more expensive, they come in regularly for color and they need lots of products to maintain their look. But don’t discount your men as a profitable clientele. While their haircuts may be lower priced, they [...]
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When To Let A Stylist Go (And How To Avoid It)
While it’s tempting to keep a high-performing employee despite a bad attitude, salon owners agree it’s usually not worth it.
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Serious Business 2020 Encourages Owners to Hit the ‘Reset’ Button
As the New Year turned the page on a new decade, Serious Business 2020, held Jan. 19-20 in New Orleans, encouraged approximately 1,800 owners, managers and beauty professionals to “Stop, reflect, breathe and RESET.”
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