There's a business aspect to being a beauty professional that can be learned and mastered. Here are the main reasons why you might be struggling, and what to do about it.
Salon owners Jessica and Charlie opened their first location in 2011, and brought American Express on board from day one. Find out how American Express helps them get the most out of their business.
Many beauty pros are self sufficient, independent personality types and not really wanting a job or a boss. However, without the necessary business skills, time management know-how and a marketing plan many ‘jump out on their own’ and then fall pretty hard.
Some experts recommend using a minimum of 11 hashtags per post, while others suggest using 5-10 hashtags for optimal engagement. If you need a little help thinking beyond the traditional tag, here are 90 nail-related hashtags to spice up your next social caption.
Being unable to find bilingual stylists can be discouraging to the millions of primarily Spanish-speaking clients in the US. Here's how Daniel Montes makes them feel welcome in his salon.
How do you handle sore subjects with clients? See how Jesse Linares keeps client relationships top of mind when dealing with topics like price increases and lateness.
The voice of experience is always valuable. We asked Chloe Nelson, lead manicurist and coordinator for the Woodhouse Spas, to share some short answer to some very basic nail business questions. They include must-know skills, to pricing strategies, and even what's trending.
There is a tremendous amount of money to be made in feet. Here are some ideas for getting your creative marketing juices flowing and some suggestions for how-to find the feet.
Boosting your SEO so your salon lands on Page One of Google's search results can make a world of difference to the number of new clients you lure in. Imaginal Marketing's Lauren Bakos walks you through the basics.
Learn from those who just recently went independent, as well as those who have been doing it for years, what it’s REALLY like to take the leap to becoming an independent salon professional.