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Hairdressing Industry Podcasts: Round #4
Pop in your earbuds 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. Ready, set, listen! 1. 10 Minute Beauty Business Podcast Lexi Lomax doesn’t […]
Posted: June 25th, 2022 ˑ No Comments
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Styling Chair – An Essential
A good styling chair is essential for any hair stylist. With so many options out there, you’ve got lots to consider. You’ll need comfort for you and your clients, of course. But aesthetics are everything, so you’ll also want a perfect fit for your salon space. Your chair is something you’ll use every day, so […]
Posted: June 12th, 2022 ˑ No Comments
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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.
Posted: May 24th, 2022 ˑ No Comments
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Bold Colour in Salon Design
I was happily procrastinating the other morning digging through Dezeen hunting for some exciting salon design. What I saw was a lot of the same – neutral white on white colour schemes (or the bold beige on beige!) and I was getting a bit bored until I came across this eye catching salon. Located in […]
Posted: May 23rd, 2018 ˑ No Comments
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Does your online booking software tempt your clients to cheat on you?
You’ve made the leap to using online booking software. Makes life easier, doesn’t it? Your clients can now book appointments online anytime. Reminders get sent automatically and you spend less time on the phone. Awesome. But beware of the dark side! Some online booking software operates as an online directory, advertising all the competing salons […]
Posted: December 19th, 2016 ˑ No Comments
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Five great hair accessories found on Etsy
Whenever I’m looking for new hair accessories the first place I go is Etsy. Scrolling through pages of fun and unique hair trinkets created by crafty people always makes me feel good! Here are some of my current favourites. Arrow Bobby Pins – handmade, 3 inches long, made by CollectedEdition Bronze Minimalist Hair […]
Posted: September 22nd, 2016 ˑ No Comments
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Gorgeous interior of Les Dada East Salon in Paris
I came across the gorgeous salon interior of Les Dada East Salon while perusing through Dezeen. Located near Bastille in Paris, the salon was designed by architect Joshua Florquin. Using sheets of hexagon birch plywood panels, the architects wanted to create a natural feeling environment within the city. The panels are backlit so the ceiling has a beautiful […]
Posted: September 8th, 2016 ˑ No Comments
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Learning how to be friends with criticism in the salon.
“People will tell you that you are wrong. Then they will tell you that you are right, but what you’re doing is really not important. Finally, they will admit that you are right and what you are doing is very important. But after all, they knew it all the time.” Jonas Salk (creator of the […]
Posted: July 24th, 2016 ˑ No Comments
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Inspired hair drawings by Lotte Maja Bjerre
Visual artist and illustrator Lotte Maja Bjerre has created these very cool hair drawings. Living and working in Copenhagen, Lotte uses simply pencil and pen on paper to create her artwork. They remind me of geometric or deconstructed updo’s. These would look fantastic in a salon or spa, something relevant and interesting […]
Posted: February 12th, 2016 ˑ No Comments
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Napoleon Perdis gets super glam with his latest retail store
In Melbourne’s swanky South Yarrow neighbourhood, Australian makeup artist Napoleon Perdis opens a super glamorous retail store that is sure to grab your attention. Designed by Studiobird, this cosmetic and lifestyle store is ramping up the drama starting with this stunning blonde hair chandelier! And who wouldn’t want to sit down and try out some […]
Posted: September 24th, 2015 ˑ No Comments
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