A business journal for independent beauty pros, by salonMonster
Starting your career in Professional Beauty is one of the most exciting chapters of your life. You’ve earned your license, and the possibilities ahead of you feel endless. But here’s a little secret that every seasoned pro knows: beauty school was just the first step. The real work, the kind that shapes your career and … Read more
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.
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.
Look no further than these four MUST-listen podcasts for everyone in the beauty biz. Here are beauty biz leaders bringing you top podcasts, round one!
Being a small to medium sized business owner generally means there are always lots of plates to spin ….. just when you have one area of your business whizzing around another starts to wobble and so your focus moves to that plate before it topples. Your business is just like a dinner set, some plates … Read more
Once upon a time in “the good ole days” we used to rock along to work, do some great hair and have fun with our clients, everything else just fell into place…we didn’t really need to think about profit, it was just always there! Sadly those days are gone, not that we can’t still do … Read more
As business owners we’re always looking for ways to improve our salon education and increase our bottom line. We’re avid readers but we only have so much time in the day so we reached out to 28 international salon gurus and asked them all one simple question: “If you could only choose 3 books … Read more
With the summer temperatures rising and another wonderful month of sun filled adventures ahead of us, don’t forgot to protect your hair from the harsh rays this summer. Hats are a fantastic way to hide your hair from the sun and protect your skin while looking fabulous. Here are some of my favourite sun hats … Read more
I recently came across this fabulous book Style Me Vintage-Hair: Easy Step-by-Step Techniques for Creating Classic Hairstyles. The mastermind behind this creative book is Belinda Hay who owns a vintage salon in London called The Painted Lady. Published in 2011, Style Me Vintage is full of step by step instructions on how to recreate styles from … Read more
Hailing from Australia, Aesop creates divine hair and body products. They market these products in individual stores which are all designed differently with impeccable taste and creativity. The design company Cigue has collaborated with Aesop on several occasions to create beautiful and unique stores all around Paris, France. They’ve come up with some wonderful ways … Read more