When you are working in the hair industry, you see a lot of waste. In hair salons, there is often a lot of harsh chemicals, a large amount of water usage, little recycling and constant electricity being used. Due to seeing this on a regular basis, it is very common for hair salon owners to … Read more
One of the most stressful and puzzling things when starting a business is figuring out how to get paid — or, in other words, how to pay yourself. That’s the entire point of even starting [let alone running] a business, right? And yet, the answer to how to make that happen is so often obscured … Read more
Once you have finished training and decide to open your own hair salon, one of the very first things to think about. Some people choose to use their own name to open up a place, but sometimes that works against you. Finding something marketable will be crucial to how well customers remember the name of … Read more
Whether you’re just opening your salon or you need an update, there are so many themes to pick from when designing your salon décor. Do you go with a statement, or lean into the barbershops of old? It all comes down to your own personal choice and style when making those decisions. 7 Best Salon … Read more
Being a hairdresser can be a rewarding profession. You get to meet a lot of interesting and colorful people. If you do well, you can take home substantial amounts of money. But it’s not always good. Like every profession, there are good things and bad things that go with it. Before investing a lot of … Read more
Social media, when used correctly, can be an integral part of promoting your salon business. Unlike TV ads, which can be expensive, using social media can be cheap, if not free. There are many ways you can use social media pages to promote your salon and I will show you several ways to do it. … Read more
Your salon is your baby. You’ve put a lot of blood, sweat, and tears into building your beauty empire. You’d rather not have anything that impedes your progress and growth, right? Losing great staff members would be detrimental to your success, wouldn’t it? How on earth can you keep your staff motivated and help your … Read more
Everyone can picture a hair salon as a hub of conversation and activity. For most people sharing small talk while having their hair styled is preferrable to awkward sounds of silence. For the customer, there is not much to do but chat while sitting in the stylist’s chair. So, for many conversations with their stylists … Read more
All professionals have a set of tools that are essential to their careers. Hair stylists are not any different. Without cutting shears, a hair stylist cannot begin to perform their magic. Hair cutting shears can be costly; therefore, it is important to invest wisely. Choosing the right hair cutting shears is a personal choice for … Read more
Working through the details required to ready your salon to open or for existing salon owners, paying your employees is an important consideration. There are a number of methods you can choose from to compensate your employees. Consider the tax and payroll situation in your state and your comfort level with each before choosing a … Read more