HAIR: TIPS & TRICKS
World Traveler
Unite's star stylist Kevin Ryan drew inspiration from the well traveled women
When to Sport Short
This list of quick tips can help you decide if a client should sport a short cut
We're the Experts
Patrick McIvor wants you to become a beauty blogger.
Voluminous Waves
Stick this look!
If there's one hairstyle that nearly every femme has sought to achieve, it's Hollywood waves.
VIRTUAL PERFECTION: GETTING YOUR WEB SITE RIGHT
by Tracey Middlekauff
THINK YOUR WEB SITE ISN´T THATIMPORTANT? THINK AGAIN.AS YOUR VIRTUAL CALLING CARD,IT´S OFTEN YOUR ONLY CHANCETO MAKE A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION WITH POTENTIAL CLIENTS, BUSINESS PARTNERS, AND EMPLOYEES.AS SUCH, IT´S CRUCIAL THATYOUR WEB SITE CONVEY THE RIGHT MESSAGE ABOUT YOUR SALON.
Twitter Tips
by Valorie Reavis, founder of Linkup Marketing
Tweet Tips and Brand-New Beauty Apps
Socialize and revitalize your salon with Twitter.
Twitter Tips
Socialize and revitalize your salon with Twitter.
Thinning Hair, Beware!
Redken Science introduces a Cerafill collection, which addresses the issue of thinning hair.
The Messy Bun
Learn to create this messy masterpiece
The Care and Feeding of a Client
by Naomi Mannino
How do famous stylists keep their clients coming back? We asked…they told!
"When in doubt, leave it longer! Cut too short and you'll never see them again!" - Janine Shuman, Superstars International
"No matter what, never let them see you sweat!" - Icon Jesse Briggs
THE BEAUTY OF TWITTER
by Naomi Mannino
Generate some regular buzz for your salon with clients and business connections that follow you...literally!
Styling Iron Heat Settings
Terri Taricco talks exact styling iron temperatures to create perfect results.
Stick This Look
TIGI European Creative Director Nick Irwin creates his rendition of Tiny Tim gone geisha.
"Everyone who knows Chris realizes that his clients must have a sense of humor in order to get what he does every season," smiles Nick Irwin.
Stand By Your MAN!
by Naomi Mannino
If you really want to boost your hair care product sales, show your men what you can do for them and sell men's products on separate shelves.
Smooth Talk
Now available! Get her hair glassy smooth with Macadamia Natural Oil StraightWear.
Smooth Hair, Stat!
The newest approach to smoothing hair takes less than 10 minutes and lasts four to six weeks!
Keratin Complex Express Blowout services significantly reduce time and service fees for curly-haired clients.
SHOW AND TELL: WHY EVERY STYLIST SHOULD BLOG A
by Tracey Middlekauff
Stylists, it´s time to get your blog on. Blogging is a perfect — not to mention inexpensive — way to increase your name recognition, get your message out there, and communicate with both current and potential clients. Simply put, it´s one of the best bang-for-the-buck marketing techniques around. Go the extra mile and incorporate vlogs — video blogs — into your strategy, and you´ll reach an even wider audience.
Shears 411
Fascinating shear facts and care tips!
Seven Winning Pinning Techniques
Go ahead, pin it up! Bobby Pins are the season's hottest hair accessory
Salon & Spa Strength
The PBA releases the results of a study on the salon and spa industry
Remy What?
For extension services, it's important to know the differences between remy and lower-grade hair goods.
Prom Braids
Celebrity stylist and Miami Beach salon owner, Danny Jelaca unveils several chic braids that are ideal for Prom 2013
Profitable Pinning
When it comes to using Pinterest for marketing purposes, creating the right pins will help you hit the social media jackpot. (Valorie Reavis, Linkup Marketing)
Princess Irulan and the Queen of Color
Colorist Marie Ferro works her magic on Hollywood actress, Virginia Madsen
Princess Irulan and the Queen of Color: Colorist Marie Ferro works her magic on Hollywood actress, Virginia Madsen
Precision. Passion. Persistence.
by Sherri Jessee, educator and artist
Sherri Jessee shares the most important keys to her success.
There's no such thing as wishing your way to success.
Moving your career in the direction you want it to go takes planning, focus and a detailed road map that guides you every step of the way.
Precious Platinum
Dare your clients to go platinum with snow white winter hair
Ponytails to Haute Coiffures!
Turn any ponytail into an extraordinary 'do with these inspiring images. Click on the pics to view detailed, step-by-step instructions!
Plume Crazy
Beauty lovers heart feather extensions.
Mom Style
Matrix readies moms for the runways and sponsors "Strut: The Fashionable Mom Show" during New York's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Modern Luxury
Sexy, tailored looks debuted at the Cushnie et Ochs Spring/Summer 2013 runway show