How Hair and Beauty Salons Will Reopen Post-Pandemic
COVID-19 has taken our usual way of living and turned it upside down. State and federal government-mandated shutdowns have closed schools, parks, and thousands of businesses across the country in efforts to minimize the exposure and spread of the virus. And while...
What’s Worse a Walkout or a Pandemic
There are more of us than we would like to admit that have experienced both a near closing of your businesses due to a walkout and a full closing of your businesses for several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. My experience and tips are outlined below and what I...
The Retail Side of Salon Ownership
There are so many sides to the salon business, and as a salon owner, you need to be prepared and well versed in all areas of your business. Your job as a beauty professional is to deliver fabulous looks to each and every one of your clients. But your job doesn’t end...
4 Staple Makeup Tips for Summer Brides
The summer months are a trendy time for weddings. And with summer around the corner, many brides are ditching traditional indoor venues and heading toward the great outdoors. While outdoor weddings are a popular trend for summertime, every bride knows, heat, sweat,...
Delegating as a Salon Owner
For salon owners, watching your business succeed is so rewarding. You’ve worked hard to get to this point, and you want to make sure your hard work continues to pay off. Since this is a familiar feeling among any salon or business owner, it’s easy to find yourself...
Top Trending Hairstyles for Your Bridesmaids
Your bridesmaids are made up of some of the most influential people in your life. They're standing by your side before, during, and after your wedding; for detail-oriented brides, they're an essential component of the picture-perfect day. Bridal beauty trends are...
Healing Emotionally from A Salon Walkout
A salon walkout definitely affects you financially, but as I speak to owners around the country. It's not the money they want to talk about. It's the emotional wounds. "Why did they do this to me." "They never said a word to me about it." "I gave them this and this...
No Walkouts in 21 years – Top 20 Success Secrets of Spa Mizan
Last week I had a chat with Ginger Louviere, the owner of Spa Mizan in Lafayette LA. She credits herself and her staff with not having a walkout in 21 years.
4 Noteworthy Makeup Tips for Your Wedding Day Photos
All brides have different styles and tastes when it comes to how they want to look on their wedding day. While some choose a heavier dramatic look, others prefer a lightweight, natural glow. Either way, you want to make sure your make up accentuates and enhances your...
A Guide to a Salon-Perfect Instagram
Social media and the beauty industry go hand-in-hand. As a salon owner, part of building your brand is using social media to market your business and connect with followers. Instagram is a fantastic tool for salon owners to showcase their work, team, and products with...