Banishing Burnout
Every January, the annual Serious Business conference in New Orleans pushes owners to think more deeply and creatively about their businesses. The 2023 event was no exception. Featured keynote and breakout speakers spoke on the theme of “Indirect Work,” and how it impacts everything else in your life. Erica Cuni, aka “The Burnout Professor,” is [...]
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Beauty Industry Study Reveals Higher Paychecks
When Erin Kuhn, Qnity president and spokeswoman for The Qnity Institute, took the stage at the annual Serious Business conference in New Orleans in January, she told the story of “Adam,” a stylist who came to the Qnity team with a decision to make. “Adam wanted to know whether or not he should leave his current […]
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5 Ways to Combat Stylist Burnout
In 2022, owners learned there’s no going back to B.C. (Before Covid), and have adapted to the new normal, changing protocols and hours to meet the needs of their guests and stylists. However, even with scheduling flexibility and other job perks, owners are struggling to keep stylists on staff. The past couple of years have [...]
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Over $18K Raised
at Venue Salon
Within a year of purchasing Venue Salon in Lakeland, Florida, Patricia Uiterwyk threw her first fundraising event. As an Aveda salon, she wanted to support one of Aveda’s favorite philanthropies, so she chose BCRF (Breast Cancer Research Foundation). Source: Venue Salon “One of the first stylists I hired, Crystal Whatley, lost her mom to breast [...]
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Southern Aveda Students, Educators Sweep Awards
Hiring team members who have a passion for their craft and fit in with your salon’s culture is always a challenge. While it’s tempting to give up the search and hire the next person who comes through your door, never fear: talented, driven stylists are out there—and they’re worth the wait. Recently, some of these […]
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