For Salon Owners Only: Encouraging Teamwork

A smooth running team boosts morale and can impact bottom line profits.

It's Payback Time

How Do I Discourage Salon Gossip?

This month's reader to reader column offers suggestions including simply talking directly to the offender.

On-the-Job Staff Training

Train your already skilled new-hire your way and you’ll have an employee to be proud of.

What Are Salon Owners Looking For?

Salon owners today look for professionalism, good communication skills, a positive attitude, and a clean and neat appearance when hiring new employees.

How to Find and Keep Good Employees

Employees just want a comfortable place to work, a reasonable boss, and a chance to earn a living.

Working With a Difficult Boss

Feeing like it’s time to throw in the towel at work? Before you wash your hands of the whole situation, think about what you can do to create more harmony between you and your supervisor.

11 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting Your Own Salon

We can all learn from the mistakes of others, so read these words to the wise from salon owners who have made their share of mistakes along the way.

“From Kindergarten Pencils To No. 2s”

For six to eight weeks, Gene Juarez’s advance training students make refining their skills a full-time job.