Salon ownership just isn’t about escaping commission splits… What you’re really doing is trading a typical stylist’s workday for quarterly tax payments, creative marketing campaigns, and getting to truly control your salon’s vibe. After 15 years as a licensed hairdresser and 10 years managing salon operations, I’ve watched some stylists make this leap successfully — […]
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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
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You know the saying “Less is more”? I never really resonated with that much. As a girl, I love options, which is why I have been testing out and using various multistyling tools for over 5 years now. One of the top brands on the market is Drybar’s 8-1 multi-styler, but is it the best
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Hair loss doesn’t seem like that big of a deal until you’re the one experiencing it. Maybe it started with a few extra strands in the shower drain, or noticing your widening part in a photo. Now, you’re researching the best topical dutasteride because towel-drying your hair has become the most stressful part of your
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Thinning hair is one of the most common and most frustrating hair concerns for women of all ages. Whether it’s due to hormonal shifts, stress, postpartum changes, aging, or genetics, the desire for thicker, fuller-looking hair often leads women straight to the hair care aisle. Unfortunately, not all “thickening” shampoos are created equally, and many
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Multi-stylers have exploded in popularity over the last few years, and now we’re drowning in options—from budget picks under $150 to premium Dyson engineering pushing $650. The problem is, most product descriptions online just list features without telling you what actually matters for your hair type, styling skill level, or the looks you wear every
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The Conair InfinitiPro 2-in-1 Wet-or-Dry Hot Air Styler sounds like a dream on paper. This is a $116.99 tool that dries and styles your hair with ionic technology, multiple heat settings, and a large oval barrel designed to work on damp hair. For busy mornings when you need to get out the door fast, that
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If you’ve ever found yourself sick of drug store brand hair products that don’t seem to be cutting it, or if you’ve noticed an uncomfortable amount of hair shedding and you’re starting to feel a little thin on top, it’s possible, like me, you have considered Zenagen. I first came across Zenagen during my search
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GlossGenius has built a devoted following among hairdressers for a good reason. The platform is beautiful, the flat 2.6% processing rate is transparent, and the booking experience feels premium. But as your salon grows or your needs evolve, you’ll likely start hitting walls that GlossGenius can’t break through. Maybe you’ve added your tenth stylist and
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Locklab products are designed to treat male pattern baldness. This is achieved by the combination of minoxidil, finasteride, and biotin, which collectively block DHT, the hormone responsible for male patterned hair loss in men, and increases blood flow to the hair follicles to improve nutrient absorption. Happy Head products are designed to treat an array
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