Hairstyles

You can be an incredibly talented stylist, but to turn your knowledge into a career, you have to keep your customers happy and get them to rebook — which is arguably more difficult than the work itself.  The good news is that it doesn’t have to be overly complicated. There are six great rules of […]

I remember when I first graduated with my cosmetology license —  in formula terms, I was equal parts excited and terrified. I wasn’t just responsible for creating stunning hair, now I was also fully in charge of scheduling clients, keeping track of appointments, managing payments, handling retail sales, and remembering important client notes — a lot, I know.   For new stylists or salon

About 20% of all salon appointments are no-shows, leading to losses of over 10% of annual revenue.  Last year, our salon had around 200 appointments per month, each one producing an average $85 in revenue. With a similar percentage of appointments ending up as no-shows, we lost over $3,000 per month.  But the money isn’t

Being a hairstylist is already a dozen jobs combined into one — you’re an artist, a therapist, a chemist, and honestly, this list goes on and on. This can be emotionally taxing, not to mention time-consuming, and all of that before you even consider being a salon and business owner too — that’s a whole

If you want the best salon booking software with built-in marketing tools, you actually have quite a few options to choose from. Having built-in marketing tools is essential for any salon for several reasons, not least of which is that marketing costs can quickly get out of hand if you are trying to use a

I remember when I got braids. I was on vacation years ago and saw a woman advertising braiding services. Her portfolio was amazing, and she offered so many styles. I got braids with various colored beads, and she even braided in multiple hair colors. It looked so beautiful! But if I ever get braids again,

Braiding hair is a form of art that’s been around for ages. Doing simple braids is easy, but mixing things up gets complicated. Despite this old hair-styling art, braids have never become outdated. Instead, they can look stylish and feminine based on their type. I love braiding my friends’ hair, especially those with longer strands.

Thinning your hair isn’t something to dive into without any thought. It’s not always a simple technique either; approaching the process can feel intimidating, whether you’re an expert at cutting hair or a total beginner.  If you’re fortunate enough to have fulsome hair and are considering thinning your locks in the comfort of your own

E-girls have been around for quite a few years (notably, Doja Cat is the most prominent figure under this umbrella). While we’re currently seeing a decline in the e-girl trend, as minimalism and colorful styles are coming in, the styles can still be rooted in the wildly popular e-girl of years past. E-girls have changed

Although I don’t have this haircut anymore, I did have it ten years ago, and I loved it! So, suppose you have fine hair like me and love the convenience of a shorter haircut? Then, the next time you wander into a hair salon, consider asking for an undercut stacked bob.  If you’re unsure what