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Seeing Hair as Fabric: A Conversation with Alyssia Dotson

There are moments in this industry that reawaken your passion—and my chat with Alyssia Dotson was absolutely one of those. Alyssia is the founder of Main Seamstress Education, where she teaches hairstyling through the lens of fabric. Yes, fabric. Think cotton, satin, silk—but in hair form. It’s a concept that completely flips the way we […]

May 26th, 2025

Inside the Mind of a Creative Hustler: A Candid Chat with Andy Judd

Are you looking for hairstyling inspiration from someone who has built a successful career in the industry? In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Andy Judd, a Nashville-based hairstylist known for his creativity, business acumen, and ability to stay ahead of the trends. This conversation is packed with insights into the world of hairstyling, […]

May 5th, 2025

Haven’t Listed Your Salon With Google Yet? Do it now in 10 minutes or less!

Are you old enough to remember the days of the Yellow Pages? That massive brick of yellow paper didn’t just make a great doorstop, it was the main place people looked to find anything. Every business owner had to have an ad in the Yellow Pages. Today, the Yellow Pages are a thing of the […]

November 1st, 2024

11 Ways To Advertise Your Salon

There are some easy things you can do to get your business out there. We’ve put together 11 easy ways to advertise your salon.

July 22nd, 2024

Hate selling retail? You’re letting your clients — and yourself — down

I’ve had some bad hair days in my life. Really bad. Hair that would make you cringe. Hair that made me go out and find a new stylist. Looking back at the horrible photos, one thing stands out: the cut usually wasn’t bad, the color was OK and the hair was not neglected. So, what […]

May 17th, 2024

How to Set Up A Selfie Station

There’s no better way to turn your dreams of business success into reality than by setting up a selfie station. If you’ve already got a selfie station set up, read on for inspiration and tips. If you’re thinking, “a WHAT station?” we’ll fill you in.

July 8th, 2022

Hairdressing Industry Podcasts: Round #4

because we’ve got another top-tiered list of hairdressing industry podcasts — this time, all women. Get ready to up your game with insider secrets for success and personal growth, tips for career moves, mindset motivation, and savvy industry info.

June 25th, 2022

Styling Chair – An Essential

A good styling chair is essential for any hair stylist. Your chair is something you’ll use every day, so take the time to find that perfect match.

June 12th, 2022

Top Hair Industry Podcasts: Round Three!

We’ve got resources, guides, and in-depth chats from leaders in the industry. The list may be short, but it packs a punch. There’s no way you won’t love these, so here you go, three beauty biz leaders bringing you their top industry podcasts.

May 24th, 2022

Hair Ads That Make You Do a Double Take

We love a great ad, especially when it involves hair! Check out these hair ads that will make you stop in your tracks. Exposed & Elevated What a clever way to advertise hair replacements! Witty and subtle, this is such a brilliant promotion from Folliderm. Superior Hold Talk about graphic proof of holding power, this […]

May 12th, 2022

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