Instagram Feature: Janet Nguyen
There's a common chord in the comments of Janet Nguyen's Instagram posts: “When are you taking new clients?” Janet Nguyen, sole and independent owner of Love Is in the Hair in Sydney Australia,...
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Eva Lam has been blowing through the Americas like a cool wind on a hot day. The motto of this unapologetic hair artist from Vancouver, Canada is F*** Bad Hair, which is both an indication of her...
View Article5 Salon Trolley Carts that Have Everything You Need
A good rolling cart for the salon is hard to find. There's a trick to selecting the trolley with enough space appliance holders but isn't so bulky that it tips with every turn. One solution for a...
View ArticleWhat's Football Doing for Hairstyling?
Photo by Nate Pesce August is just out of our grasp now which means you're probably gearing up for four months of holiday specials and stocking for the inevitable seasonal hair changes. But it also...
View ArticleThe Danger in Salons Becoming Robots
Photo courtesy of Freddy Guerrero The future of salons is computers doing everything for us except cutting hair. Salon Magazine recently did a spotlight on the Eikonic House of Barbers that was...
View Article5 Fall Hairstyles That Will Get You in the Autumn Spirit
It’s officially fall now, even if it doesn’t feel like it in all parts of the country (looking at you, California). If you’re already wrapped in clouds and rain and falling leaves then you might...
View Article4 Problems with Men Paying Less for Haircuts
Photo courtesy of Daniel Oines. The London-based shop, Barberette, recently got a bump in publicity for being a “gender-neutral barbershop,” meaning they charge by hair length and desired style....
View Article5 Fall Hairstyles That Will Get You in the Autumn Spirit
It’s officially fall now, even if it doesn’t feel like it in all parts of the country (looking at you, California). If you’re already wrapped in clouds and rain and falling leaves then you might...
View Article4 Problems with Men Paying Less for Haircuts
Photo courtesy of Daniel Oines. The London-based shop, Barberette, recently got a bump in publicity for being a “gender-neutral barbershop,” meaning they charge by hair length and desired style....
View Article4 Quick Holiday Salon Marketing Ideas
Photo courtesy Krista Baltroka. Halloween is nigh which means two things. There’s barely enough time for you to slip in last minute Halloween specials, There’s another two months of Holiday...
View Article4 Brown Hairstyles That Are Actually Quite Striking
There’s a world of brown hair out there and people who want to keep that hair brown but maybe just make it pop a little more. One of the best ways to do that without completely changing the style...
View ArticleTips for Hairstylists Just Trying to Survive the Holidays
Photo by Johnny Lai By now you probably have your holiday marketing plans sorted out. You’re already sending out mass texts about special offers and referrals and gift sales and now you’re waiting...
View Article4 Reasons a Home Salon is a Bad Idea (and Why You Should Do It Anyway)
Are You Ready to Style Hair at Home? Photo by Karen Newman For millions of stylists in America, starting a home salon seems like a shorter, cheaper path to owning their business, but many don’t...
View ArticleFanola Hair Color Year End Round Up 2016
It’s been a little while since we’ve rounded up some of our favorite hair colors made with Fanola, and the end of 2016 seems like a good time to do it again. This is getting trickier to do because...
View Article5 Ways You're Mistreating Your Salon Equipment
One of the worst things you can do after setting up your salon equipment is to leave it alone and pretend it can take care of itself. Whether it’s styling chairs, shampoo chairs, or manicure tables,...
View ArticleNew Year Hair Transformations
It’s a new year, spring is inching closer and people are starting to get an itch for change. And that means new hair styles. We’ve been seeing a lot of hair color transformations while we spend too...
View ArticleSalon Guys Spotlight: Katie Radu and Studio Posh 29
Studio Posh 29 has become a constant sanctuary for Sacramento people with hair troubles thanks to the calm and caring ownership of Katie Radu. Many of the stylists here are well known for their...
View Article3 Great Portable Massage Tables for the Travelling Professional
A good massage table can make all the difference on a day of travelling between clients. Lugging around tables that are too heavy, or stepping up onto one to do deep tissue and hearing that worrisome...
View Article3 Reasons You Should Check out Fanola at ABS 2017
Prepare yourselves, colorists. Fanola is headed to America’s Beauty Show in Chicago this year. They’ll be in booth 2480, and pining to answer your questions. Fanola has been working hard to educate...
View Article4 Brown Hairstyles That Are Actually Quite Striking
There’s a world of brown hair out there and people who want to keep that hair brown but maybe just make it pop a little more. One of the best ways to do that without completely changing the style...
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