How To Take Better Care Of Yourself In The Salon
Serving clients every day has a physical, emotional and spiritual impact on professionals in the beauty industry. Simply put, it can be draining. I sat down with Rebecca Beardsley, best selling author of “Self-Care for
3 Tricks To Help You Stay Positive In The Salon
When I owned my salon in New York City I had a few golden rules for all of my employees: Get to work at least 30 minutes early. In this time I
6 Ways To Drastically Improve Your Professional Image
Having trouble keeping clients? It might be time give your image a “workover.” Without even realizing it, you could be sending the wrong signals to clients. Signals like, “I’m an amateur, I’m
Beauty School Dropout To Book Deal: Rubi Jones’s Story
Hairstory interviewed Rubi Jones on her personal and professional stylist evolution. A family that highlights together stays together. I come from a family of all girls, and extended family coming in and out of my
The Emotional Cut: When A Simple Snip Is Something More
Wes Sharpton, Hairstory’s resident hairstylist and ‘scissor wizard,’ began cutting hair at the age of 19 in Lawrence, Kansas. Seeking a bigger challenge, Wes made tracks to New York City, where he joined the
How To Become An Educator In The Beauty Industry
I was once like you, I dreamt of becoming an educator, of traveling the world and teaching others what I know. Now, I work with companies like ghd North America, and L’Oreal — but
Stylist Problems: When Clients Say You Charge Too Much
Nobody likes being accused of charging too much, but if you’ve been in the beauty/barber game long enough, it’s bound to happen. To make you feel better, we’ve rounded up some of Pinterest’s best
How One Barber Overcame His Difficult Past And Became A Celebrity Stylist
As one of the top stylists in Cincinnati, Nick Da Barber has made a name for himself in the rapidly growing world of barbering. Nick’s road to success wasn’t easy, however. Having
Differentiate Your Salon Services By Creating A VIP Experience
As a beauty or barber professional, the services you offer are only 50% of the game. The client experience is the other 50%. If you want to stand out, then the devil
#BehindTheStyleSeat: Life In A New Era Of Barbershops
DC The Barber has been cutting hair for over 15 years. But the artistry of the perfect cut didn’t occur to him until he started working at Bay Area barbershop/art gallery/lifestyle boutique MASSIVE.