March 2011
Beauty Business Buzz Charlene Abretske
Your First Year — Determining Your Career Path — So there you are, after years of dreaming about making the world a more beautiful place and a career in the beauty industry; you finally have your license. All of your dreams of being creative and sharing your talent with the world are about to be lived out, now that you are allowed to make a living at it. read more>
Blue Highways Jerry Tyler
We're Not in Kansas Anymore — Recently, while spending two days at the International Salon and Spa Expo, I realized how many opportunities there are for our newly licensed industry partners to consider. Couple all these potential options with the added anticipation and expectation that the first year in their new career brings, and you have a very exciting, almost overwhelming situation.read more>
The Nail Extension Jaime Schrabek
Competitive Pricing for Succes — When a person first comes into a salon, their first question is usually, "How much is a (insert name of service here)?" Like most nail professionals, you instinctively answer with the price, but no matter the number, the answer will be wrong. read more>
Esthetic Endeavors Judy Culp
Rewards = Retention — We might as well admit it. We all like presents. It does not matter who we are or what our position is, this seems to be an innate human psychological factor.
We love to be thought of, remembered. Unexpected presents are the nicest of all. Presents make us feel cared about, appreciated. Taking this basic belief one step further, a rewarded person, be they client or staff, is seldom less loyal than an unrewarded one. read more>
Off the Top Kimberly Johnson
Leadership Levels of a Stylist — Strong leadership can do so many positive things for an organization, and can often turn mediocre teams into great teams. Studying and utilizing tools to help managers expand into higher levels of leadership is important. read more>
Retail Matters Steve Sleeper
Making a Big Splash in Beauty — So, you have finished school and have set out to make your mark on the world.
Landing that first job behind the chair is really only the first step in getting your feet wet. The beauty industry offers a vast sea of opportunities for salon professionals to make a big splash with salon owners, professional peers and potential clients.read more>
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