Podcasts about salon today

[310] Have you ever considered entering the Salon Today 200? Or want to know more about this industry-leading program that showcases salon business success? Behind every honoree's recognition are pages of essays. Stories of innovation, vulnerability, resilience and transformation. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the competition and celebrate the grit and vision of two 2025 Salon Today 200 honorees in the Technology best practice category: Soleil Salon & Spa and Eric Fisher Salons. From navigating crises with creativity to reimagining systems, these salons discuss the real-world decisions that shaped their transformation. Alongside Stacey Soble, Director of Brand Content Strategy at Salon Today, we also unpack the judging process, reveal tips and strategies for submitting essays that stand out, discuss the power of storytelling, and why authenticity always wins. Guests: Bobbi Springer (@beautybar_allure), Maggie Di Falco (@maggiethesalon), Stacey Soble (@salontodayofficial), Luisa Gladymir Garcia (@soleilsalonspanh), Eric Fisher & Cathy Salas (@efsalon) and Veronica Ballard (Phorest). Click here to learn more about the Salon Today 200. Enjoyed the episode? Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Click here to subscribe to the PhorestFM email newsletter or here to learn more about Phorest Salon Software. This episode was edited and mixed by Audio Z: Montreal's cutting-edge post-production studio for creative minds looking to have their vision professionally produced and mixed. Great music makes great moments.

In this thought-provoking episode of and Double D, hosts Dave Evans and Debbie Halls-Evans sit down with the transformative Alex Belisle-Springer. Together, they navigate the power of language, the courage to self-correct, and the beauty of embracing discomfort. From redefining curiosity to exploring human equity through tartans, this conversation is a masterclass in connection and authenticity. Tune in to discover your “and” and join the ripple effect of making tomorrow better than today This week's guest is Alex Belisle-Springer Alex Bélisle-Springer (he/they) is a trans and non-binary award-winning writer, author of various ebooks, producer, and host of the Phorest FM podcast, and speaker known for their contributions to inspiring materials destined for the salon community. They have been featured in ⁠SalonEVO⁠, ⁠Salon Today⁠, ⁠Professional Beauty UK⁠, ⁠Thrive Global⁠, ⁠Authority Magazine⁠, ⁠Future Of Everything⁠ and spoken at conferences such as the ⁠Salon Owners Summit 2024⁠, ⁠Modern Salon's Digital Summit⁠, the ⁠Thrive Sessions⁠, ⁠Seattle Interactive⁠ and ⁠Uppercase⁠.  Global Education Content Lead at ⁠Phorest Salon Software⁠, he is responsible for building out and setting the tone and standard for educational content and programs across the company's channels, from elearning courses and live coaching-led masterclasses to webinars, podcasts and ⁠other related educational material⁠. Find more about Alex here Instagram: @a.belspring LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexbelislespringer/ https://www.salonownersummit.com/ https://www.phorest.com Phorest Blog https://www.phorest.com/blog/alex-belisle-springer-between-alienation-belonging/ Salon Today https://www.salontoday.com/1091185/a-transmasculine-perspective-on-diversity-equity-inclusion-and-belonging PhorestFM Podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Q5gBMNbMvSbDNd6Gnco2f?si=90e704e0855d4b4b ----------------------------------------------------------------- In season 6, we explore, chat, and meander through conversation, finding out what people's and is. What's your and? The question is a great coaching one. It gets us to dig deep into meaning, why we do what we do, how we manage, what's happening, how we make choices, and why. It gets us to ponder whats my and?

To our Gaslit Nation community on Patreon, the Zoom link has been posted for today's political salon at 4pm ET. A longtime listener will walk us through security tech strategies to help us stay safe during this time. So bring your questions! Here are the details: https://www.patreon.com/posts/zoom-link-for-et-116250004?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link For more on what we're up against when it comes to tech fascism, read the two recent pieces by Carole Cadwalladr in The Observer: A new era dawns. America's tech bros now strut their stuff in the corridors of power https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/nov/11/a-new-era-dawns-americas-tech-bros-now-strut-their-stuff-in-the-corridors-of-power How to survive the broligarchy: 20 lessons for the post-truth world https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/nov/17/how-to-survive-the-broligarchy-20-lessons-for-the-post-truth-world-donald-trump Want to enjoy Gaslit Nation ad-free? Join our community of listeners for bonus shows, ad-free episodes, exclusive Q&A sessions, our group chat, invites to live events, and more! Sign up at Patreon.com/Gaslit! Discounted annual subscriptions are available!   

We know what comes next. You're not alone in this. We're having a gathering today at 4pm ET over Zoom which will be recorded and shared for our Patreon community. Here's the info: https://www.patreon.com/posts/post-election-et-115498712?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link    

For many, hair loss due to chemotherapy is one of the most feared and traumatic side effects. Shockingly, according to HairToStay, 8% of women will decline potentially life-saving chemotherapy because of their fear of losing their hair. HairToStay is dedicated to changing that. As the first and only national (US) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping low-income cancer patients afford scalp cooling as well as subsidizing the treatment, HairToStay helps raise awareness, offer information and support patients considering the use of scalp cooling to prevent chemo-induced hair loss. And now, they're turning up the volume on awareness with a series of exciting events for their scalp cooling subsidy program. From salons and haircare brands to everyday supporters, they're counting on the entire community to rally behind this life-changing cause. Guests: Sydney Berry, Stacey Soble, Gayle Fulbright, Bethany Hornthal, Noah Warren, Sheri Rearick Links: Learn more about HairToStay: https://hairtostay.org/ Learn more about Gayle Fulbright and Headlines the Salon: https://www.headlinesthesalon.com/ Salon Today, Business Ideas for Salon Owners & Managers: https://www.salontoday.com/ Click here to subscribe to the PhorestFM email newsletter: https://bit.ly/3WvQiI7 This episode was edited and mixed by Audio Z: Montreal's cutting-edge post-production studio for creative minds looking to have their vision professionally produced and mixed. Great music makes great moments. Leave a Rating & Review: http://bit.ly/phorestfm  Read the transcript, or click here to learn more about Phorest Salon Software.

In this episode, we're excited to welcome back Stacey Soble, Director of Brand Content Strategy with Salon Today. Stacey shares four pivotal ways to connect with the most successful salon owners and must-attend events and resources in the beauty industry. Tune in to discover how building the right network can elevate your business and fuel your growth! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/y0LbfKZHvn4   JOIN mya! joinmya.com   LET'S CONNECT! BTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique MYA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/join_mya/    Join the PBA: https://www.probeauty.org/    FOLLOW SALON TODAY: Website: https://www.salontoday.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salontodayofficial/  Salon Today Top 200 Application: Click Here Data-Driven Salon Tour: https://www.datadrivensalon.com/tour  Hair to Stay: https://hairtostay.org/  Stacey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staceysoble/

If the election cycle has left you feeling overwhelmed, we're here to help. Join our new weekly political salon every Monday at 4 PM ET via Zoom. This space is designed for you to vent, ask questions, seek support, and contribute to discussions that shape Gaslit Nation. Everyone is welcome—our goal is to foster coalition-building and collective healing. Starting today our first ever salons will be recorded and shared on Patreon to support our community. If these sessions resonate with you, they may continue beyond the election. To join, support us at the Truth-teller level or higher on Patreon at patreon.com/Gaslit where you'll find the Zoom link every Monday afternoon. Our next phonebank with our friends at Indivisible will be September 19. RSVP here to join us: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/628701/

Stacey Soble is Director of Brand Content Strategy at SALON TODAY, the only salon industry media solely focused on business. She's also the organizer and a judge of the SALON TODAY 200, one of the industry's most coveted awards.  She's been involved in the conversation of salon business for more than two decades—as a reporter, a consultant and as the editor in chief of SALON TODAY.In this episode, host Blake Reed Evans chats with Stacey about the relationship between industry media and salon pros and some of the business innovations she's most excited about. Is your salon company newsworthy? Stacey explains how to get the judges' attention in your application for SALON TODAY 200, and more. Submissions for the 2025  SALON TODAY 200 start in August 2024. Learn more about the awards, Sign up for the Salon Today newsletter on their homepage to be notified as soon as applications are available. Follow Salon Today on IG @salontodayofficial, and follow Stacey @staceysoble.  Follow Summit Salon Business Center on Instagram @SummitSalon, and on TikTok at SummitSalon. Find host Blake Reed Evans on Instagram @BlakeReedEvans and on TikTok at blakereedevans. His DM's are always open! You can email Blake at bevans@summitsalon.com. Visit us at SummitSalon.com to connect with others in the industry. Join our online community for certified Summit salons, spas, barber shops and beauty schools.Sign up for our newsletter, Your Weekly Game Plan to stay on top of our events and trainings.

You'll get the best cut, color and style of your life at Wake Forest's Cynergy Color Bar ((919) 804-0339). The studio prides itself on its exceptional quality and community spirit & Salon Today agrees they're one of the best in the US. Go to https://www.cynergycolorbar.com/. Cynthia Perry City: Wake Forest Address: 1970 South Main Street Website: https://cynergycolorbar.com Phone: +1 919 606 9720 Email: cperrycynergy@gmail.com

To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to ⁠https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership⁠ and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/MKrS6fOZLtA David Kinigson is an award-winning hairdresser, national educator, editorial stylist, inspirational speaker and the author of two renowned books. The Haircutter's Handbook - his critically acclaimed education manual - includes a preface by Vidal Sassoon and thoughtful comments from your favorite industry icons, leaders, and legends. Among them: Stephen Moody, Nick Arrojo, Charlie Price, Tabatha Coffey, Howard McLaren, Vivienne Mackinder, Winn Claybaugh, Dwight Miller, Van Council and Gerard Scarpaci. His new book The Power of Asking What? Overcoming Challenges and Fears - A Conversation for Mindset In Action has a preface by Richard Condon and includes praise from Mary Wilson, Geno Stampora, Jay Williams, Joe Santy and Maria Fontana. As an independent educator, David's passion is mentoring hairdressers to overcome their challenges and fears associated with haircutting and life. In every Haircutting Think & Learn workSpace, David shares “Wet & Dry Fusion Haircutting" because there are benefits to both. Throughout his 50-year career, David's editorial work has appeared in magazines such as, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Allure, Elle, Glamour, Marie Claire, Self, Seventeen, Esquire, GQ and Interview. His original haircutting concepts, styles and philosophies have been featured in Modern Salon, American Salon, Beauty Launchpad, Independent Beauty Professional, Salon Today and Estetica magazines. An inspirational keynote speaker, David has been featured at conferences that include: Intercoiffure, Serious Business, Arrojo Expo, Eufora VisionQuest and Global Connection, Van Michael Salons Annual Conference, Visible Changes Team Conference and the Florida Foster and Adoptive Parents Association (FAPA) Educational Conference.

https://joinmya.com/schedule-jennifer-alvarez Use code JA2FREE to receive two months free with you join! Extensions Marketing Strategy webinar on December 4th at 11am CDT https://www.eventbrite.com/e/737136674637?aff=oddtdtcreator Used code GAMECHANGER for $20 off! What's this webinar about? ATTENTION SALON OWNERS & SOLO ARTISTS

https://joinmya.com/schedule-jennifer-alvarez Use code JA2FREE to receive two months free with you join! Extensions Marketing Strategy webinar on December 4th at 11am CDT https://www.eventbrite.com/e/737136674637?aff=oddtdtcreator Used code GAMECHANGER for $20 off! What's this webinar about? ATTENTION SALON OWNERS & SOLO ARTISTS

Amy Carter is the owner of one of Indiana's top salons, but she isn't a beauty service provider. She is not licensed to do hair, nails or esthetics - but she has found success by approaching salon ownership from an accountant's point of view. Amy Carter is the Founder of Empowering You Consulting - helping salons and spas across the nation every day to expand their client base, increase profits, operate more efficiently, train a team of leaders, and gain personal satisfaction from their professional endeavors. Amy owns and operates Solaris Aveda Salon in Evansville Indiana, ranked in the top 200 fastest-growing salons by Salon Today. Solaris has been named as an Honoree in Salon Today 200 for the years 2018-2022.  Amy knows what it takes to reinvent a business and train a leadership team that is invested in long-term success. This is the story of how Amy started her unlikely career - not as an accountant, but as an entrepreneur in the face of great difficulties. She has overcome obstacles like bad business partners, bankruptcy, a lack of systems and the merging of mindsets to create her business. These lessons are being featured on The Business of You to inspire us to rise above the impossible - and allow ourselves to grow. A rough start in business Amy's story is a welcome reminder that great success sometimes begins with failure.  After college, Amy longed to start a small business. With her degree in accounting, she bought a salon - realizing after the ink was dry that the business was bankrupt. She was panicked. Her business partner cleaned out the bank accounts, left the employees unpaid and skipped town overnight, leaving 22-year-old Amy to clean up the mess. She made the difficult decision to build a new building and reopen the business after receiving 24-hour notice to vacate the mall. 18 years later, the business is still open.  Amy could have let that mistake dictate the rest of her life. But rather than being hard on herself, she humbled herself instead - committing to a lifelong journey learning to be better at business.  Now, Amy understands what she missed the first time. As an accountant, she looked back through the books and the issues were clear. Realizing that they had been paying too much rent and the profit was so low, Amy vowed to approach her salon business like an accountant from now on. Structure in an unstructured business When Amy asked one of her employees to clock in and clock out, it felt as though she was asking for her first born child. Met with resistance while implementing systems and processes, Amy realized that she needed to learn to speak her employees' language. To Amy, structure and systems were like breathing. They felt normal and natural. But to her creative and relaxed staff, her rules felt like a prison. Amy had to change their tune. After explaining that the systems were in place to protect their legal rights, Amy felt exasperated.  Finally, she had an aha moment. She motivated her employees to follow processes in order to free up their time, take on more clients, get paid more and receive payment on time with no issues. Her communication worked - and many of her previous employees still work with her to this day.  Your business grows with you When asked about her personal and professional growth, Amy laughs. She admits that she wasn't the leader she is today, early in her business.  Since Amy started her business at just 22 years old, she didn't have the life experience to approach her employees with empathy and understanding. But now, she sings a different tune. She is nationally recognized as a leader of salon and spa owners, teaching them to think less like frazzled service providers and more like smart savvy entrepreneurs.  Your personal growth will be reflected in your business. Enjoy this funny, frank and inspiring conversation on The Business of You! Quotes “I was like - if I'm going to do this type of business again, I've got to do it differently. And that's when I hired a consulting company.” “I had a personal mission that I wanted to have a debt-free company. Because to me, in a small business, when we have debt, it really does tie us in as owners. There's not a lot of freedom. So for me, freedom and flexibility look like being completely debt-free.” “It became about running it like a business, not as a job. A lot of times in the beauty industry, really, any service-based business, typically the owners are heavy technicians. Being a non-technician, I wasn't constantly doing services. But you know what the tricky part of it was? How do you take beauty and business plus employees, and merge them together? It was really challenging, putting this structure in place so that they can thrive - because they were so resistant to it.” “I realized that there were owners just like me that thought that their dream was the most amazing vision dream ever…turned straight up nightmare. Like, the math just doesn't work in this industry.” “I finally figured out some secret ingredients to get my employees to really be on board with it. Ultimately, those systems are for them. When I was able to figure out some of the secret sauces, so to speak, about this industry, I was like, I know those people are just like me. If I can support them in creating a life that they love and a business that they love and maybe a paycheck that they deserve, then we're onto something!” “It takes so much resilience to be able to not only have a brick and mortar, but then to learn how to have a remote company, have a remote team.” “I'm only really good at this because I really sucked at it. I'll be honest. I didn't get here because it was easy. I didn't take the easy path. I actually was an asshole. I couldn't understand why people just wouldn't just do their job. My businesses grew up with me. I took on a lot of personal development in my twenties, and then in my thirties, I really took on leadership development because that had to happen.” Links mentioned in this episode: Visit Amy's website at http://www.empoweringyouconsulting.com  Follow Amy on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/amy.laura.carter  Connect directly with Amy on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/amycartereyc/

For 13 years, Paul and Tussanee ran Integrity Lash, a premier 7-digit lash salon in Southern California. Over the years, Integrity Lash was recognized by Vanity Fair, Los Angeles Magazine, Pasadena Magazine, Brides.com as well as by others as one of the best of SoCal. For four years, Salon Today chose Integrity Lash as one of the Top 200 salons in North America. For the last five years, Paul and Tussanee host the most listened to lash podcast in the world called LashCast (with almost 2 million downloads), as well as host trainings and webinars tailored for lash artists. The twosome aims to educate and uplift lash professionals to become better lash artists and business owners. Paul and Tussanee founded The LASHCONference in 2019, and over the last four years, over 2200 lash artists have attended the event to learn how to grow and market their businesses. Aside from their trainings and events, they also coach lash artists in their coaching program called LashCast Clubhouse. In their unique coaching platform, they teach lash artists how to build a lash business that they can be proud of. When they aren't running their own events or training, they also speak at trade shows as well as lash conferences all over the world. One day the two hope to retire in a log cabin in Hawaii and raise penguins. LASHCAST EPISODE LINK:https://soundcloud.com/lashcast/ep-278a-we-share-some-of-our-ugly-stories-when-we-had-a-salon?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingVisit their websites:www.thelashconference.comhttps://lashcastproductions.com/Follow them on Instagram:@lashcasthttps://www.instagram.com/lashcast/@thelashconferencehttps://www.instagram.com/thelashconference/LINKS:Miskoka Beauty Lash & Brow Growth Serum:https://www.miskoka.com/products/lash-and-brow-growth-serumPROMO CODE: Beautybrandpodcast15To save 15% OFF Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Subscribe for New Episodes Every Tuesday!Be sure to check us out on all our socials:Follow on Instagram: @beautybrandpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/beautybrandpodcast/Subscribe on Youtube: @nicolemanion https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl34l6NRXjRen4XD7j9pNpQFollow our host on Instagram: @nicmanionhttps://www.instagram.com/nicmanion/

When Shannon Bingham moved to Omaha after graduating from Lenox, Iowa, she began to envision and pursue a life with purpose.In 2004, at the young age of 26, she opened nationally recognized Seven Salon with her business partner Nikki, which has been in business 20 years with a staff of 30. The salon was quickly awarded Salon Today magazine's Top 200 Fastest Growing Salons in the United States. In addition to being a business owner and hairstylist, Shannon has been a traveling haircutting educator for major manufacturers such as Tigi Bed Head and IGK, gracing stages and classrooms across the United States. She has also dedicated several years of service to the beauty industry by serving on the DHHS Board of Cosmetology, Electrology, Nail Technology, Esthetics and Body Art, helping to form and fight legislation on multiple occasions and also uphold the integrity of these licensed professions.Shannon has been published in national magazines including Modern Salon, has organized fundraisers for local and national charities including Hair for Haiti, which raised funds for the victims of the Haiti earthquake in 2010. She was nominated for several awards including the local publication The Reader's ‘Next Big Thing' and the Beyond the Shear award, which recognizes philanthropy on a local level.Her social media presence featuring her work has also been recognized internationally by large platforms, including Buzzcut Feed, American Salon, Hairbrained and Nothing but Pixies. Shannon has been interviewed on several national forums and podcasts and developed personalized freelance classes to help guide and inspire beauty professionals.In addition to her career, Shannon enjoys spending time with her family; two teenage boys, her 6-year-old daughter, and her entrepreneurial locksmith husband. In 2007 she became a mother of her oldest child though the process of adoption, which created a passion for 'Open Adoption' and the entire adoption process.This year after being awarded the title of Mrs. Nebraska International, Shannon knew naturally for this event she could raise more awareness and education about the process of adoption. In her free time, she loves traveling, owning and operation her photography business, volunteering at her home church, golfing and eating out in new places!A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Many media representatives have multipurpose roles as publishers of magazines as well as facilitators of awards and various industry events. Therefore, they usually have interesting insights into what's going on in the world of hair and beauty.  This episode is the second in a series of podcasts in which I am talking to people representing the trade media. In the first episode of the series, I spoke with Stacey Soble from Salon Today to get a North American perspective. On today's episode, my guest is Linda Woodhead.  Linda is the founder and owner of the Mocha Group, a multi-layered media company and publisher of magazines in the Australian hair, beauty, and barbering space.   In today's podcast, we discuss:   How the role of the hair and beauty media has evolved over the last few years   The impact that the internet and social media have had on traditional print media   The trends around recruitment   The changes in industry events… And lots more!   For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/175/    Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated!  They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast. I also love to hear what's been helpful and what you love about the podcast!  Just click here to review, scroll to the bottom, tap “Ratings and Reviews” tap to rate with 5 stars and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you for your support! And finally, don't forget to subscribe to the show to get automatic updates. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? DM me your question over on Instagram or just come on over to connect at: https://www.instagram.com/growmysalonbusiness

April Cox is an American Board Certified Hair Colorist. She is also an Educator for Eufora International since 2005 as an Academy Instructor in Core Shapes for precision cutting and a Color Educator since 2016, with now just joining the curl team in 2020. These positions give her the opportunity to travel to salons and share education to inspire and share. She also earned Educator of the year in 2019. Today we are sitting down to discuss the differences between working as an assistant, and the differences of working in a commission salon, a booth rental salon and a salon suite. April's Education Page: https://www.instagram.com/coxcut5 April's Salon Page: https://www.instagram.com/splittinghairssd ___ Subscribe to The Little Things for Stylists on Apple Podcasts As a thank you for being a loyal listener to The Little Things for Stylists podcast and for helping us to reach more stylists working on growing their businesses and creating a life they love, we have created a free resource portal just for you! It's totally free to join, and for every 25 reviews we get on iTunes, we'll add a new training video, PDF, tracker or other high-value resource to help you grow your business behind the chair! If you have yet to leave a review, click her to leave on on iTunes, and click here to access the free resources already unlocked! Salon Owners: click here to access the FREE How to Conduct a Successful One-on-One. Follow us on Instagram: @thelittlethingsforstylists ___ A bit more about Danise: Growing up in a small Southeastern Kansas town, I always knew I would become a hairstylist. However, my early experiences with salons and hairstylists left me wanting more. Early on, I had a passion for hair and knew I wanted to use my craft to influence the way people felt about themselves, but I also wanted to be a woman with a successful, professional career. My vision has always been to create beautiful hair and to build a salon environment where the hairstylists would thrive in both their career and their lives. I am proud to share that most of our hairstylists were the primary bread winners for their families. They had career paths, medical insurance, 401K retirement plans, vacation pay and on-going, continuing professional education. There is no debating it: they were successful, professional hairstylists! We were the proud recipient of multiple hair color awards and were honored as a Salon Today 200 Salon four years in a row! And now I want to share all my 30 years of experience with you, the new hair stylist, so you can have a better understanding of what it takes to become successful, in as little time as possible.

As a salon owner, don't somedays seem like you're on a hamster wheel?

Have you ever wondered if you should be an assistant straight out of beauty school or go directly behind the chair? What exactly does an assistant do? What are the expectations? We will talk about all the things... Listen to today's episode to find out more! ⁠⁠Thanks for listening... ➡️ Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review. We'd love to hear your feedback! It also helps our podcast channel...we are also over on YouTube, if you'd like more information. A bit more about Danise: Growing up in a small Southeastern Kansas town, I always knew I would become a hairstylist. However, my early experiences with salons and hairstylists left me wanting more. Early on, I had a passion for hair and knew I wanted to use my craft to influence the way people felt about themselves, but I also wanted to be a woman with a successful, professional career. My vision has always been to create beautiful hair and to build a salon environment where the hairstylists would thrive in both their career and their lives. I am proud to share that most of our hairstylists are the primary bread winners for their families. They have career paths, medical insurance, 401K retirement plans, vacation pay and on-going, continuing professional education. There is no debating it: they are successful, professional hairstylists! We are the proud recipient of multiple hair color awards and have been honored as a Salon Today 200 Salon four years in a row! And now I want to share all my 30 years of experience with you, the new hair stylist, so you can have a better understanding of what it takes to become successful, in as little time as possible. Follow Danise: @dkeilitz Follow us @thelittlethingsforstylists Sign up for a FREE Personal Guide to Success Behind the Chair Instant Little Things you can do to be successful today! Our Award-Winning Salon: Xanadu Hair Salon @hairxanadu www.hairxanadu.com

Do you know why values are so important to the culture of your salon?⁠⁠While we are not always aware of our own values, knowing what values are can actually help you make better decisions that benefit you and others in the long run.⁠⁠Listen to today's episode to find out more! ⁠⁠Thanks for listening... ➡️ Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review. We'd love to hear your feedback! It also helps our podcast channel...we are also over on YouTube, if you'd like more information. A bit more about Danise: Growing up in a small Southeastern Kansas town, I always knew I would become a hairstylist. However, my early experiences with salons and hairstylists left me wanting more. Early on, I had a passion for hair and knew I wanted to use my craft to influence the way people felt about themselves, but I also wanted to be a woman with a successful, professional career. My vision has always been to create beautiful hair and to build a salon environment where the hairstylists would thrive in both their career and their lives. I am proud to share that most of our hairstylists are the primary bread winners for their families. They have career paths, medical insurance, 401K retirement plans, vacation pay and on-going, continuing professional education. There is no debating it: they are successful, professional hairstylists! We are the proud recipient of multiple hair color awards and have been honored as a Salon Today 200 Salon four years in a row! And now I want to share all my 30 years of experience with you, the new hair stylist, so you can have a better understanding of what it takes to become successful, in as little time as possible. Follow Danise: @dkeilitz Follow us @thelittlethingsforstylists Sign up for a FREE Personal Guide to Success Behind the Chair Instant Little Things you can do to be successful today! Our Award-Winning Salon: Xanadu Hair Salon @hairxanadu www.hairxanadu.com

Breaking news - Instagram may be the new LinkedIn! Join this week's guest, Stacey Soble, director of brand content strategy of Salon Today, to hear why. You'll also get the inside scoop from the 20+ year beauty industry reporting veteran about how salons are now offering employee assistance programs that cost less than your annual coffee budget. Plus, learn how salons are improving inclusivity by expanding their demographic outreach. Finally, hear how Salon Today grew from its roots as a magazine to a multifaceted beauty organization, including their Data Driven Salon Summit many of our listeners may be attending this year. Yes, you'll get all this and more just by tuning in to On Point!

Did you know that your guests body shape and face shape should determine how your approach their haircut and color? So many things we have to know, Right?⁠ ⁠ Listen to today's podcast to learn about what to look for in your client's features, and why it's important.⁠ ⁠ Thanks for listening...➡️ Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review. We'd love to hear your feedback! It also helps our podcast channel...we are also over on YouTube, if you'd like more information. A bit more about Danise: Growing up in a small Southeastern Kansas town, I always knew I would become a hairstylist. However, my early experiences with salons and hairstylists left me wanting more. Early on, I had a passion for hair and knew I wanted to use my craft to influence the way people felt about themselves, but I also wanted to be a woman with a successful, professional career. My vision has always been to create beautiful hair and to build a salon environment where the hairstylists would thrive in both their career and their lives. I am proud to share that most of our hairstylists are the primary bread winners for their families. They have career paths, medical insurance, 401K retirement plans, vacation pay and on-going, continuing professional education. There is no debating it: they are successful, professional hairstylists! We are the proud recipient of multiple hair color awards and have been honored as a Salon Today 200 Salon four years in a row! And now I want to share all my 30 years of experience with you, the new hair stylist, so you can have a better understanding of what it takes to become successful, in as little time as possible. Follow Danise: @dkeilitz Follow us @thelittlethingsforstylists Sign up for a FREE Personal Guide to Success Behind the Chair Instant Little Things you can do to be successful today! Our Award-Winning Salon: Xanadu Hair Salon @hairxanadu www.hairxanadu.com

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Celebrity Stylist, successful salon owner, His award winning salon reached the height of popularity after being featured on Bravo TV, where they gathered millions of fans. Since this exposure, Martino and his salon have been featured in Modern Salon Magazine, Vogue, Launchpad, Behind the Chair, Salon Today, and The Golden Globes. Before creating his own brand, Martino By Martino Cartier, he was the International Artistic Director for Keratin Complex for 6 years and the Global Artistic Director for Hotheads for 2 years. Martino has been featured along with Tabatha Coffey, Kim Vo, Ken Paves, John Frieda and many more at the Stylist Choice Awards in Chicago. Martino's mother recalls him as a young child stating," He was born with a pair of golden shears in his hand. When he was only five years of age, a group of neighborhood children were all watching cartoons together, but instead he was watching one of the girls braid her sister's hair." Since that Saturday morning in Key Largo, Florida, it has been his passion to make the world beautiful one head at a time. Martino was adopted by a loving family at the age of 6 months. At the earliest age possible, his mother explained to him the few details of his adoption. Martino learned that both of his biological parents were from Cairo, Egypt. In 2006, Martino had a dream that led him to find his birth family and it's Egyptian roots. A-YAD, Martino's middle name meaning celebration. Martino believes that a combination of charity and education makes this all happen. It originally started just trying to help out a family with a terminally ill child looking to raise $5,000. In just one day, they surpassed their goal raising over $20,000 for that family in need. When asked what do you attribute this success to, Martino replied, "When I started out, I decided it was my job to not only make people beautiful above the scalp, but below as well. As I traveled this amazing journey, I started out with only a three-station salon. Dozens of cut-a-thons later, and hundreds of thousands of dollars donated to local families in need, I now have a salon with over 50 stations. It is with confidence we can say that we are the best! God has blessed us and I am thankful!" Cartier founded the charity Wigs and Wishes, granting wishes to those with cancer and life threatening diseases. Just Thrive: Get 15% off when you go to www.JustThriveHealth.com and use code INMYHEART at checkout First Leaf: Join today and get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Go to www.Tryfirstleaf.com/INMYHEART Stitch Fix: Go to www.stitchfix.com/INMYHEART for 25% off when you keep everything in your Kids Fix. Pretty Litter: Go to www.Prettylitter.com and use code INMYHEART for 20% off your first order Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Takeaways:  02:14 - Recruitment Issues in todays current state04:35 - Creating a Clear Program and Training06:46 - The importance of Role-Play to practice08:25 - How to overcome low-level conversation skills11:38 - About the “SALON TODAY 200 COMPETITION”17:09 - Implementing a new strategy21:02 -Tips on recruitmentQuotes: “What we've had to do is kind of sometimes unteach a little bit of what they learned” (Doug Campbell) (03:57)“If you're presenting an idea that's new or different, we like to see that you measured it in some way” (Stacy Soble) (16:03)“Usually people don't sit the submit button until the day that it's due” (Stacy Soble) (19:52)“Make your entire salon awesome” (Jason Everett) (24:54)Links Mentioned:Salontoday.comEvorevopodcast.comHigh Performance Salon WebsiteJoin our FREE FB Community

I know we coach on the client consultation a lot! But the consultation is truly the most important part for setting you and your client up for a successful service. Let me share with you five easy steps to remember to cover all your bases. I like to call it the 5 C's of the Consultation: Cut, Color, Condition, Cost & Convenience. Remember these five and watch your career take off! A bit more about Danise: Growing up in a small Southeastern Kansas town, I always knew I would become a hairstylist. However, my early experiences with salons and hairstylists left me wanting more. Early on, I had a passion for hair and knew I wanted to use my craft to influence the way people felt about themselves, but I also wanted to be a woman with a successful, professional career. My vision has always been to create beautiful hair and to build a salon environment where the hairstylists would thrive in both their career and their lives. I am proud to share that most of our hairstylists are the primary bread winners for their families. They have career paths, medical insurance, 401K retirement plans, vacation pay and on-going, continuing professional education. There is no debating it: they are successful, professional hairstylists! What started as only a tiny two-station salon, has grown to over 30 team members, two salon locations, and an in-house education academy. We are the proud recipient of multiple hair color awards and have been honored as a Salon Today 200 Salon four years in a row! And now I want to share all my 30 years of experience with you, the new hair stylist, so you can have a better understanding of what it takes to become successful, in as little time as possible. Follow Danise: @dkeilitz Follow us @thelittlethingsforstylists Sign up for a FREE Personal Guide to Success Behind the Chair Instant Little Things you can do to be successful today! Our Award-Winning Salon: Xanadu Hair Salon @hairxanadu www.hairxanadu.com

About Sophia: The best investment I made into my career was becoming ABCH certified (American Board Certified Hair Colorist). It has allowed me to truly understand hair from the inside out. The second best investment I made was attending the first national hair loss conference. I learned so much about the causes of hair loss and the variety of solutions to those causes. Creativity and the hair industry run in my family. I stumbled into hair during high school and graduated with a cosmetology career. I tried college twice throughout the years, but hair was always there. Once I found Xanadu that was it. I knew. Connecting with my clients is the best feeling and the smiles are the greatest reward. In my spare time I take care of my two boys (dog mom) and my variety of plants. @sodoesmyhair Candy Shaw French Haircutting American Board Certified Hair Colorists (now called Board of Certified Hair Colorists) Trichology Conference _________ A bit more about Danise: Growing up in a small Southeastern Kansas town, I always knew I would become a hairstylist. However, my early experiences with salons and hairstylists left me wanting more. Early on, I had a passion for hair and knew I wanted to use my craft to influence the way people felt about themselves, but I also wanted to be a woman with a successful, professional career. My vision has always been to create beautiful hair and to build a salon environment where the hairstylists would thrive in both their career and their lives. I am proud to share that most of our hairstylists are the primary bread winners for their families. They have career paths, medical insurance, 401K retirement plans, vacation pay and on-going, continuing professional education. There is no debating it: they are successful, professional hairstylists! What started as only a tiny two-station salon, has grown to over 30 team members, two salon locations, and an in-house education academy. We are the proud recipient of multiple hair color awards and have been honored as a Salon Today 200 Salon four years in a row! And now I want to share all my 30 years of experience with you, the new hair stylist, so you can have a better understanding of what it takes to become successful, in as little time as possible. Follow Danise: @dkeilitz Follow us @thelittlethingsforstylists Sign up for a FREE Personal Guide to Success Behind the Chair The Little Things you can do to be successful today! Our Award-Winning Salon: Xanadu Hair Salon @hairxanadu www.hairxanadu.com

Rose Fernandez is the CEO of ALGENIST – Algae based skincare born from ingredient level innovation, delivering on 10 Day Results that boasts 8 patents with Alguronic Acid™ and 6 exclusive ingredients, 100% vegan, clean and safe.   Rose has more than 20 years of experience in sales and marketing in the beauty industry. Developing strong businesses across retail, digital channels and spa by focusing on brand, relationships and profitability. She is keenly passionate about assembling the right team and developing people to success. Rose has previously held senior-level management roles with established brands like Murad, Kate Somerville and Jurlique, and has been featured in various publications and podcasts as an expert on the topics of brand, strategy and leadership.   Rose has been prominently featured in both industry, business and beauty press including WWD, CEW, Beauty Independent, Glossy, Yahoo Life, GCI Magazine, Salon Today, Happi, Cosmetic Business, and more. Rose has also spoken at the highly coveted WWD Beauty Summit, a featured panelist for PWBC & Kaiser Permanente on Leading from the Center, held a Working Women Seminar for Manifest, and was part of Stila Cosmetics beauty panel featuring BOSSES in the beauty industry. Rose also contributes to business leadership discussions through podcast such as The Reboot Chronicles, The Impact Effect, Beauty Business School, and The Story of A Brand.   Rose holds a BS in Marketing from the University of Phoenix and served as a Spa & Wellness and Business Ethics instructor at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM), where she is currently also on the Advisory Board. She has served as a board member for the Green Spa Network – an organization focused on providing education on sustainability – and is an active CEW member. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message

Have you ever had one of those moments when you were scared to even greet your client, let alone cut their hair? I get it...we've all been there. Fresh out of beauty school and you're trying to learn everything...haircuts, a new color line, retail, how to wash towels...and how to greet guests...Yes, you do have to do that too! We help take your anxiety down a notch by giving you some simple, easy tips to help ease the transitions from greeting your guest to sitting them in your chair. Listen to today's episode where we will walk you through step-by-step through the "greeting your client" process. A bit more about Danise: Growing up in a small Southeastern Kansas town, I always knew I would become a hairstylist. However, my early experiences with salons and hairstylists left me wanting more. Early on, I had a passion for hair and knew I wanted to use my craft to influence the way people felt about themselves, but I also wanted to be a woman with a successful, professional career. My vision has always been to create beautiful hair and to build a salon environment where the hairstylists would thrive in both their career and their lives. I am proud to share that most of our hairstylists are the primary bread winners for their families. They have career paths, medical insurance, 401K retirement plans, vacation pay and on-going, continuing professional education. There is no debating it: they are successful, professional hairstylists! What started as only a tiny two-station salon, has grown to over 30 team members, two salon locations, and an in-house education academy. We are the proud recipient of multiple hair color awards and have been honored as a Salon Today 200 Salon four years in a row! And now I want to share all my 30 years of experience with you, the new hair stylist, so you can have a better understanding of what it takes to become successful, in as little time as possible. Follow Danise: @dkeilitz Follow us @thelittlethingsforstylists Sign up for a FREE Personal Guide to Success Behind the Chair The Little Things you can do to be successful today! ______ Our Award-Winning Salon: Xanadu Hair Salon @hairxanadu www.hairxanadu.com

Tools You Need Right Out of Beauty School Are you curious about what tools you are expected to have in order to start working at a salon? Take a listen to find out just what you need in your toolbox to become successful behind the chair...it's probably not as complex as you might think. Links for some of the tools mentioned: Cricket Shears Olivia Garden Shears Sam Villa Shears Hanzo Shears 4 1/2 inch Round Brush (Bubba) A bit more about Danise: Growing up in a small Southeastern Kansas town, I always knew I would become a hairstylist. However, my early experiences with salons and hairstylists left me wanting more. Early on, I had a passion for hair and knew I wanted to use my craft to influence the way people felt about themselves, but I also wanted to be a woman with a successful, professional career. My vision has always been to create beautiful hair and to build a salon environment where the hairstylists would thrive in both their career and their lives. I am proud to share that most of our hairstylists are the primary bread winners for their families. They have career paths, medical insurance, 401K retirement plans, vacation pay and on-going, continuing professional education. There is no debating it: they are successful, professional hairstylists! What started as only a tiny two-station salon, has grown to over 30 team members, two salon locations, and an in-house education academy. We are the proud recipient of multiple hair color awards and have been honored as a Salon Today 200 Salon four years in a row! And now I want to share all my 30 years of experience with you, the new hair stylist, so you can have a better understanding of what it takes to become successful, in as little time as possible. Follow Danise: @dkeilitz Follow us @thelittlethingsforstylists Sign up for a FREE Personal Guide to Success Behind the Chair The Little Things you can do to be successful today! Our Award-Winning Salon: Xanadu Hair Salon @hairxanadu www.hairxanadu.com

Bridget is a true Jersey girl with over 10 years in the industry. From beauty school dropout to a successful stylist behind the chair, listen to how Bridget's career path has come to be. She loves creating beautiful lived-in color that mimics a natural sun-kissed look. We sit down and talk about how this career is not always easy, but it's always worth it. We also talk about consultations, French haircutting and tips to stay motivated. Follow Bridget @hairby_bridget and her Instagram famous pooch, Chip @thegoodpup_chip More information on Candy Shaw's French Haircutting https://www.sunlightsbalayage.com ___________ A bit more about Danise: Growing up in a small Southeastern Kansas town, I always knew I would become a hairstylist. However, my early experiences with salons and hairstylists left me wanting more. Early on, I had a passion for hair and knew I wanted to use my craft to influence the way people felt about themselves, but I also wanted to be a woman with a successful, professional career. My vision has always been to create beautiful hair and to build a salon environment where the hairstylists would thrive in both their career and their lives. I am proud to share that most of our hairstylists are the primary bread winners for their families. They have career paths, medical insurance, 401K retirement plans, vacation pay and on-going, continuing professional education. There is no debating it: they are successful, professional hairstylists! What started as only a tiny two-station salon, has grown to over 30 team members, two salon locations, and an in-house education academy. We are the proud recipient of multiple hair color awards and have been honored as a Salon Today 200 Salon four years in a row! And now I want to share all my 30 years of experience with you, the new hair stylist, so you can have a better understanding of what it takes to become successful, in as little time as possible. Follow Danise: @dkeilitz Follow us @thelittlethingsforstylists Sign up for a FREE Personal Guide to Success Behind the Chair The Little Things you can do to be successful today! Our Award-Winning Salon: Xanadu Hair Salon @hairxanadu www.hairxanadu.com

Finding Your First Salon Just graduated? Now what? Find out how to find your first salon, with the least amount of anxiety. The first salon you choose right out of beauty school can determine your path to success. Make sure the salon you choose is a good fit for you and your career goals. How many salons should you interview? What are you looking for in a salon home? What type of pay structure? Education paths? Benefits? Culture? Mentorship? Should you start as an assistant or get behind-the-chair ASAP? A bit more about Danise: Growing up in a small Southeastern Kansas town, I always knew I would become a hairstylist. However, my early experiences with salons and hairstylists left me wanting more. Early on, I had a passion for hair and knew I wanted to use my craft to influence the way people felt about themselves, but I also wanted to be a woman with a successful, professional career. My vision has always been to create beautiful hair and to build a salon environment where the hairstylists would thrive in both their career and their lives. I am proud to share that most of our hairstylists are the primary bread winners for their families. They have career paths, medical insurance, 401K retirement plans, vacation pay and on-going, continuing professional education. There is no debating it: they are successful, professional hairstylists! What started as only a tiny two-station salon, has grown to over 30 team members, two salon locations, and an in-house education academy. We are the proud recipient of multiple hair color awards and have been honored as a Salon Today 200 Salon four years in a row! And now I want to share all my 30 years of experience with you, the new hair stylist, so you can have a better understanding of what it takes to become successful, in as little time as possible. Follow Danise: @dkeilitz Follow us @thelittlethingsforstylists Sign up for a FREE Personal Guide to Success Behind the Chair Instant Little Things you can do to be successful today! https://greencirclesalons.com/ Our Award-Winning Salon: Xanadu Hair Salon @hairxanadu www.hairxanadu.com

What you will learn from this episode: Find out what you need to do when hiring and managing your team members so that you set the expectation for each of them right from the start. Discover a 4-point managing system that eliminates competition and instead encourages collaboration. Learn the common mistakes that most beauty business owners make when hiring employees. Hear about how to get your staff to sell your products and services even without commission. Get the inside scoop on what leadership skills you need to master for you to manage your team members so that your beauty business continues to boom. For 13 years, Paul and Tussanee Luebbers ran Integrity Lash, a premier 7-digit lash salon in Southern California. Over the years, Integrity Lash was recognized by Vanity Fair, Los Angeles Magazine, Pasadena Magazine, Pasadena Weekly, Brides.com, and others as one of the best of SoCal. Salon Today chose Integrity Lash as one of the Top 200 salons in North America for four years. Now Paul and Tussanee host the top-rated podcast LashCast, as well as host training and webinars tailored for lash artists. The twosome aims to educate and uplift lash professionals on how to be better lash artists and competent business owners. Paul and Tussnanee founded The LashConference in 2019, and over the last two years, almost 700 lash artists have attended the event to learn how to market better and run their businesses. Aside from their training and events, they will be launching their coaching program soon to teach lash artists how they can achieve their business goals and build a business that serves them…instead of the other way around. When they aren't running their events or training, they also speak at trade shows like ISSE and IBS and lash conferences all over the states. In this episode, Paul and Tussanee share their real-life experiences in starting their beauty business, managing, and growing it, including the pains and joys that go with it. You'll hear an open and honest account of the lessons learned from their 'mistakes' and setbacks that made them stronger and better leaders. In addition, they share insights from what might at first seem like counterintuitive practices, but that is precisely why these strategies work. If you think you'll have it easy when you hire staff, this eye-opening conversation will make you think again. Find out the leadership qualities you need to successfully manage your team for a harmonious and prosperous beauty business. How do you deal with problems or negative energy in the workplace? Paul and Tussanee forge a sense of collaboration among their staff with their management style. You'll want to hear their approach to resolving conflict and making the most of difficult conversations. It's a great reminder that a lot is expected from you when you are a leader. Listen as they share with you essential tips before hiring your staff because knowing these key components will help keep your beauty business thriving and growing. "We really have a philosophy when we have staff that my number one job as manager was to take care of the team, not the clients, not anything else, take care of the team. I take care of the team, the team will take care of the clients, and the clients are taken care of. They take care of the business; it's a circle of life in business." - Paul Luebbers Topics Covered: 03:51 - How Paul and Tussanee's beauty lash business organically grew 08:35 - Do they compartmentalize their life into personal and business? 10:49 - What to consider when hiring team members 12:53 - What you need to know when hiring and managing your staff members 16:13 - Figure out who is the problem in your company 17:35 - Leadership skills required when you lead a beauty business team 19:45 - Why those difficult conversations are so important 23:53 - How to approach uncomfortable conversations 25:33 - Assuming the best of your employees 28:12 - Training your staff on how to deal with difficult situations 31:13 - Systems that address the issue of competition 38:57 - The anti-commision way to motivate your team to sell your products and services. 49:05 - How to see things from the lens of humility 53:31 - What's at the top of their list that helps them in getting their behavior checked 55:53 - Important tips before hiring your staff 01:01:12 - You're still the leader even if you hire a manager 01:02:17 - What's coming up for beauty professionals   Key Takeaways: "I have to say that one of the things that work about our relationships is because we are so united in our mission. I mean, here we have different jobs, but it's for the same cause, and it's really cool to be on the same team." - Tussanee Luebbers "I think the biggest thing is that most people think, Oh, I'm gonna hire people so I can make money in my sleep, passive income somehow. And the truth is when you at least first hire, and you're just starting out, you have to be ready to work more and make less, especially in the beauty world." - Paul Luebbers "You got to, sometimes just take the joy, the little things to celebrate because life's gonna beat the crap out of you at times. That's how you focus on, you're gonna be really discouraged, but take the small victories and pump them up." - Paul Luebbers "When you become a leader, you need to learn or know how to pull your team accountable. You need to be the one that holds the team and pushes them. Because when people aren't pushed we just kind of pull back, and we do the bare minimum." - Paul Luebbers "When we first hired, I was really learning to realize that we have to be servants first. That was the quality that we had to change." - Paul Luebbers "We say this: People, they don't leave companies, they leave you." - Paul Luebbers "You may think that you have a team, but if you compensate through commission, you don't have a team; you have individual players building their own businesses." - Tussanee Luebbers "You can't communicate when you're in anger because you're not thinking about what's best for the other person. You're only thinking about how you've been wronged or it's hard to serve people in the way that they deserve." - Tussanee Luebbers   Resource: Are You Ready To Be Seen, Enhance Your Credibility, And Attract New Clients with Media Publicity? Click here: https://www.aprilmeese.com/media   Connect with Paul and Tussanee Luebbers: Instagram thelashconference.com LashCast Insider Club Podcast   Connect with April Meese: aprilmeese.com support@aprilmeese.com LinkedIn Instagram Facebook    

Top tips and tools about leadership in the salon and business. How to grow a million dollar brand and not lose your mind when things shift rapidly.Entrepreneur, Beauty Maker. Coach, Hypnotherapist.... From working backstage at the New York City fashion runways, to creating magazine cover page styles, to educating and coaching salon owners & hair stylists across the country, Kellie shares her expertise with other entrepreneurs, small business owners and stylists and enhances the personal style of her own clients. Nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year in 2008, Kellie balances business and beauty.Kellie’s sense of the human spirit, matched with her flare for making people and surroundings beautiful, makes her exceptional in the beauty industry. With over 30 years experience, Kellie continues to advance her education, believing that education and team-building provides the pathway to the highest levels of competence and confidence—the motivational keys to anyone wishing be the most successful in salon performance and professionalism.As a salon owner for the past 19 years, Kellie has inspired her own team to be the best they can be through training and leadership. Her salon has been featured in Salon Today as a Top 200, American Salon Magazine Top 50 Salons and receiver of the American Salon Pinnacle Award. Images can be seen in InJersey Magazine, Hairstyle Showcase and Cut & Style Magazine. As a prior Educator for Redken, Kellie loves to share her knowledge with owners, stylists and colorists all over the country. Her experience goes beyond in the salon, Kellie is a freelance Hair and Makeup artist in NYC including Fashion Week, photoshoots and TV/film work with NBC,Bravo and Mtv.Kellie is also a Certified Professional Coach, Certified Hypnotherapist and Meyers Briggs certified. Her Passion for creating and growing people and teams has put her in the top 1% in sales in the beauty industry for Salons.www.kelliediana.comwww.elanhairstudionj.comConnect with Maria: mariafontana.com

On this episode amber speaks with Zoé Bélisle-Springer, is the community content manager for Phorest Salon Software, an award-winning writer, author, podcaster and speaker based in Montreal, Canada. Known for crafting tailored, localised and impactful content destined to various target audiences, they take pride in helping organisations build relationships and cultivate both community and brand authority. They have been featured in SalonEVO, Salon Today, Professional Beauty UK, Thrive Global, Authority Magazine, Future Of Everything and have spoken at Modern Salon’s Digital Summit, the Thrive Sessions, Seattle Interactive and Uppercase. Amber and Zoe discuss jumping in and not holding back to succeed in what you want most, and how cope and sort out the pressure when success happens and workloads increase.

Many non-technical aspiring entrepreneurs are held back from launching tech companies for fear of not knowing how to code.  Tye & Courtney Caldwell had big dreams matched by the drive to manifest their vision for keeping salon chairs filled and beauticians/barbers earning money.  Strapped with expertise in the beauty salon industry, this dynamic duo made relationships the gasoline that powered their knack for getting answers to their most pressing questions at the right time.    Founder Bio:   Dr. Tye Caldwell: Dr. Tye Caldwell is the Cofounder & CEO of ShearShare, the first on-demand salon and barbershop space rental app. A 26-year industry veteran, master barber-stylist, and salon and barbershop owner, Dr. Tye is recognized as a tech visionary and industry pioneer. His mission is to help beauty and barbering professionals around the world maximize their earnings potential.   Mrs. Courtney Caldwell: Courtney Caldwell is the Cofounder & COO of beauty-tech startup, ShearShare, the first mobile app that lets stylists quickly find affordable salon and barbershop space to lease near them. Named an Inc. magazine 2019 Female Founders 100 and the 2017 L'Oreal Women in Digital NEXT Generation Award winner, Courtney's mission is to empower industry professionals and help keep our small businesses open.   Joint Bio: Dr. Tye and Courtney Caldwell are the cofounders of ShearShare, the first on-demand salon and barbershop space rental app. Recognized as tech visionaries and industry pioneers, the Caldwells' mission is to help fellow beauty and barbering professionals around the world maximize their earnings potential.   ShearShare is the first Texas startup to win Google Demo Day, L'Oreal's Women in Digital NEXT Generation Award, and Tech. Co's Startup of the Year. The Caldwells' work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Fast Company, Forbes, Black Enterprise, Modern Salon, and Salon Today. They are alums of YC Fellowship and 500 Startups, two world-renowned programs for creating top-end entrepreneurs.     The Caldwells live in McKinney, Texas, and are proud parents to son Trey, a second-year cadet and football player at the United States Air Force Academy.   1:56   Why don't more couples start companies together? 2:43  Making the entrepreneurial leap | The origin of ShearShare 5:50  Listen to your customers problems. They will give you product ideas 8:22  How services businesses can be a great precursor to a highly scalable tech company 11:28  Participating in the Google for Startups Accelerator for black founders 14:39  Preparing ShearShare for an AI future and creating hyper-personalization for barbers and stylists 19:42  Getting to an MVP | Building a tech platform/app as non-technical founders 22:59  Identifying and acquiring technical talent to build the first version of the application 24:49  “You're saying we should drain the what? The 401k”… Betting on yourself as a founder 27:20  Moving from contractors to full-time engineers 29:50  Learning lessons building a marketplace | Solving the chicken and egg problem 34:00  Establishing a pricing model 35:34  Building traction via word-of-mouth 38:24  The entrepreneurial mindset | Confidence, risk, generational wealth, betting on yourself 44:36  May 2021 – Exciting news coming from ShearShare

Zoé Bélisle-Springer is an award-winning writer, author of various ebooks, podcaster and speaker known for her contributions to inspiring materials destined for the salon community. She has been featured in SalonEVO, Salon Today, Professional Beauty UK, Thrive Global, Authority Magazine, Future Of Everything and has spoken at conferences such as Modern Salon's Digital Summit, the Thrive Sessions, Seattle Interactive and Uppercase. As Phorest Salon Software's Community & Content Manager, she is responsible for the planning and execution of localised audio and written content as well as driving community engagement leading to collaborative course content, mentorship programs and online/on-demand video content.

[185] When we talk about benchmarking, we talk about identifying opportunities for improvement within a business. On paper, that's simple enough... but what does that look like within the hair & beauty industry? Featuring Data-Driven Salon Experience speakers Joshua Howard (Vish Co-Founder & CEO) and Britni Volkman (Phorest Salon Success Manager), this week's episode dives right into the topic. Bringing to light industry experience and insights throughout, we discuss benchmarking's purpose and importance, talk about salon business metrics, solutions to major industry pain points, and so much more. As platinum sponsors of the month-long look at metrics proposed by Salon Today's Data-Driven Salon Experience, Phorest is proud to say that all sessions are now available to watch on-demand (at no cost) — click here to register! Links: Watch Joshua Howard's DDSE session: https://bit.ly/2HXBJug Watch Britni Volkman's DDSE session: https://bit.ly/3kUdD1X Access our secondary lockdown resources: https://bit.ly/385UiaE Click here to subscribe to the weekly Phorest FM email newsletter This episode was edited and mixed by Audio Z: Great music makes great moments. Montreal's cutting-edge post-production studio for creative minds looking to have their vision professionally produced and mixed.  Leave a Rating & Review: http://bit.ly/phorestfm  Read the transcript, or click here to learn more about Phorest Salon Software.

For 13 years Paul and Tussanee ran Integrity Lash, a premier 7-digit lash salon in Southern California. Over the years, Integrity Lash was recognized by Vanity Fair, Los Angeles Magazine, Pasadena Magazine, Pasadena Weekly, Brides.com as well as by others as one of the best of SoCal. For four years, Salon Today chose Integrity Lash as one of the Top 200 salons in North America. Now Paul and Tussanee host the top-rated podcast LashCast as well as host webinars tailored for lash artists. The twosome aims to educate and uplift lash professionals on how to be better lash artists as well as competent business owners. Paul and Tussnanee founded The LashConference in 2019 where almost 300 lash artists from all around the world gathered to learn how they could better market and run their businesses. When they aren’t running their own events or training, they also speak at trade shows like ISSE and IBS as well as lash conferences all over the world.An important lesson that we can all gain from this episode is the opportunity in pivoting during challenging times. In this long talk, we discuss everything from the marketing strategies Tussanee used to build her clientele in the beginning, how they created an unmatched customer service experience, re-evaluating touch points to improve customer experience, and how they grew from closing their lash salon to now hosting the largest lash business conference - LashCon!To learn more about Paul and Tussanee Luebbers please visit - https://lashcastproductions.com/Follow them on Instagam at: https://www.instagram.com/lashcastpodcast/

InternCLE Episode 054 Lavish Color Salon Tracey Watts CirinoWWW.LAVISHCOLORSALON.COM About Lavish Color Salon:Lavish Color Salon is a full-service salon here in Northeast Ohio. Tracey noted that she always wanted the experience at her salon to be top notch in addition to extraordinary cut and color skills. The salon was recently honored by Salon Today. Culture is key in their hiring process and Tracey provides her team members with training and development. About the internship experience:Interns at Lavish can come from high school cosmetology programs or through an associate program for those that have just received their license. Tracey noted that most programs do not provide enough training on soft skills, confidence, or business skills. Tracey supplements their technical training to address the gaps. Training for interns at Lavish includes books (Tracey wrote her own on the topic of professional skills – Beyond Common see her website to learn more - https://traceywattscirino.com/), manuals, video training, in person training and mentoring. Successful interns at Lavish must be willing – to learn, to serve and to work hard. To source interns for the business side of her salon, she has partnered with local colleges to source marketing and administrative roles. Tracey is looking for ways to standardize her hiring and internship program. Tracey is well connected in her industry and looks to give back to other business owners. She is even creating workshops for business owners. Virtual Results Training Workshop for the Beyond Common Business Owner Coming up on Monday Oct 12th. Here is the link- https://traceywattscirino.com/products/results-training-workshop-for-the-beyond-common-business-owner Here are the details: Event Date & Time: Monday October 12th from 11 am - 2 pm ESTHosted via ZoomSmall Business Results Panel Featuring: Tracey Watts Cirino, Anjua Maximo, Tina Black & Lisa Crilley MallisHardcover Copy of Beyond Common "12 Essentials to Success in Life and the Workplace"Downloadable Success Tracking WorkbookHow to connect or follow Tracey or the Salon – WWW.TRACEYWATTSCIRINO.COM Email - BEYONDCOMMON@TRACEYWATTSCIRINO.COM FACEBOOK.COM/TRACEYWATTSCIRINOFACEBOOK.COM/LAVISHCOLORSALON INSTAGRAM.COM/TRACEYWATTSCIRINO/INSTAGRAM.COM/LAVISHCOLORSALON YOUTUBE.COM/TRACEYWATTSCIRINO YOUTUBE.COM/LAVISHCOLORSALON TWITTER.COM/LAVISHCOLOR

Hello and welcome back to the Step-by-Step Wedding Prep Podcast, where we teach you everything you need to know to plan your wedding like a pro! This is episode number 17 and today, we're going to be talking about how to get your hair and skin wedding day perfect and to help us do that, we have on the show a leader in sustainable beauty. Her Salon has been named one of the top 200 salons in America 7 times by Salon Today and has been recognized not only for her green business philosophies and practices but also her philanthropy, raising thousands of dollars for her community and organizations across the country. Please welcome Rebecca Lee, owner of Bella Luci Salon located in Poughkeepsie, NY, right in the heart of the Hudson Valley. Rebecca and I discuss: The negative effects not taking care of your hair and skin and how it can ruin your wedding photos Things you can do at home, TODAY for healthy hair and skin The #1 ANTI-AGING secret, which you already have in your home The best bedtime routine for your skin What to avoid doing to your hair and skin right before your wedding The best time to get facials SO MUCH MORE To learn more about Bella Luci Salon, please visit their https://bellalucisalon.com/ (website) and follow them on https://www.facebook.com/bellalucisalon (Facebook) and https://www.instagram.com/bellalucisalon/ (Instgram) As always, if you have a wedding planning questions you'd like answered on the show, we'd love to hear from you. Join the conversation online at: IG: https://www.instagram.com/sbsweddingprep (@SBSWeddingPrep) (#sbsweddingprep, #weddingwednesdays) FB: https://www.facebook.com/sbsweddingprep (@SBSWeddingPrep) If you are a Hudson Valley Bride or Groom, please make sure you check out https://www.weddingconnectionshv.com/ (Wedding Connections of the Hudson Valley), a blog specific to your Hudson Valley needs with local insights,real Hudson Valley wedding photo inspiration, and more. IG: https://www.instagram.com/wedconnecthv (@wedconnecthv) #wedconnecthv FB: https://www.facebook.com/WeddingConnectionsHV (@WeddingConnectionsHV) Music by Chris Orazi, Mixing by Nate Terry at https://casmusic.com/ (C.A.S. Music Production)

Chelle Neff is the owner of Urban Betty in Austin TX. Urban Betty is one of the most well-known salons in Austin. Urban Betty made Inc’s 5000’s list of the fastest growing privately held companies throughout the country and was one of the only hair salons to make the list. Urban Betty was named one of the top 200 salons in the US by Salon Today 9 times, from 2011 – 2020. Chelle has been in the industry for over 20 years and in 2016 was named as Entrepreneur & Startup of the Year by Austin Under 40.

"Sometimes, when you think about yourself as a number two, you're really a number one." Often when it comes to change, there has to be someone willing to ask the question "Why are we doing things this way?" That was the case when Dr. Tye and Courtney Caldwell looked at the salon business, and rather than stop at asking that question, they did something about it. They are the cofounders of ShearShare, the first on-demand salon and barbershop space rental app. ShearShare is the first Texas startup to win Google Demo Day, L’Oreal’s Women in Digital NEXT Generation Award, and Tech. Co’s Startup of the Year. The Caldwells’ work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Fast Company, Forbes, Black Enterprise, Modern Salon, and Salon Today. They are alums of YC Fellowship and 500 Startups, two world-renowned programs for creating top-end entrepreneurs. But all the accolades couldn't have come without one big leap away from a comfortable lifestyle and putting it all on the line for an idea. You can learn more at shearshare.com Second Shot Sit-Downs is an in-depth look at the people who inspire us, from your friends at Second Shot! This interview series is meant to highlight the types of people we talk about on the show: the people who really embody that idea of taking a Second Shot at business, at relationships, at life.

Celebrity Stylist, Martino Cartier, is a successful salon owner with a staff of over 50. His award winning salon reached the height of popularity after being featured on Bravo TV, where they gathered millions of fans. Since this exposure, Martino and his salon have been featured in Modern Salon Magazine, Vogue, Launchpad, Behind the Chair, Salon Today, and The Golden Globes. Martino is also the founder of a non-profit organization known as FriendsAreByYourSide. Friends Are By Your Side is a network of salon owners with a mission in helping women and children. Stylists and beauty industry experts united in their mission to ease the stress and pain felt by women battling cancer and suffering from hair loss as well as granting wishes to children. Inspired by his dear friend's brave battle and triumph over cancer, Martino Cartier founded Friends Are By Your Side. Learn more: https://martinocartier.com/ and https://www.wigsandwishes.org/Instagram and Facebook: @martinocartier

Today we get to interview Katie Gross owner of Lash Artist Box and Suburban Lash. We have known Katie for a while and finally got to sit down with her while we were at IBS Vegas Show this last June. Katie shares with us some of the struggles she has had in starting two businesses and goes into detail what the Lash Artist Box is all about. We also get to talk about one of her goals and that's getting her salon to be recognized by Salon Today as a Top 200 Salon. We discuss what this great honor is about and how setting this as a goal can be a great help to your business. ANNOUNCEMENTS LASHCON We are excited to launch LashCon, the first-ever business-only focused lash conference where you'll learn how to better run your business in a more efficient and effective way. You have worked hard to build your lash skills become a great lash stylist; now it’s time to become a great business owner too. This conference is for solo artists, salon owners, future salon owners, managers, and leaders. If you are a beauty professional wanting to elevate your business game, LashCon is for you. PAYMENT PLAN We now have set up payment plans to make it easier for you to get signed up now while prices are lower. Sign up today before our next price increase. The event is on October 19-21, 2019 in Pasadena, Ca. For more details go to www.lashcon.com WE NEED GUEST ANNOUNCERS! THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO PROMOTE YOURSELF TO OUR LISTENERS! If you want to be a guest announcer on our show and promote yourself, please record the script listed below. Then email the recording to paul@integritylash.com. We can't promise to use it (being excited and making a good sounding recording will help), but we'll do our best to use the submissions sent into us. LASCAST OPENING SCRIPT Here is our script that you can use to record the opening to our show: "Hi I’m (name) and I work at (name of biz) in (city, state) and I’m today’s guest announcer. You can find me on Instagram at (IG handle)! Cue the music… In an industry where most of us spend the majority of our time working alone in a room, this podcast was created so you can learn, be encouraged and find a connection with other lash and beauty professionals. This is the LashCast Podcast and here’s your host, Paul Luebbers." PLEASE FOLLOW US! IG: @lashcastpodcast and @thelashconference Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lashcastpodcast/ Contact Paul Luebbers: paul@lashcastpodcast.com

Tussanee discovered eyelash extensions in 2005 while attending a trade show. After taking a year to work as a trainer with a leading lash brand and learning her new craft, in July of 2006, Integrity Lash opened its doors in Pasadena and quickly became the go to place for lashes in Southern California. For 13 years Tussanee, along with her husband Paul, grew Integrity Lash into a 7-figure salon that was recognized as the premiere lash salon in Southern California. During this time Tussanee applied over 22,000 set of lashes and developed lash style that focuses on longevity that made Integrity Lash stand out in the sea of sameness. Over the years, Integrity Lash was the most award lash salons in Southern California being recognize by Vanity Fair, Los Angeles Magazine, Pasadena Magazine, Pasadena Weekly, Brides.com as well as by others as the best salon to get lashes. For four years, Salon Today chose Integrity Lash as one of the Top 200 salons in North America and in 2017 and 2018, Integrity Lash was recognized as the best place to work in Pasadena by Pasadena Weekly. Now Tussanee and Paul host the award nominated podcast LashCast Podcast. Along with their co-hosts, Erika, the crew aims to educate and uplift lash stylists. Tussanee and Paul also speak at shows like ISSE Long Beach and IBS Vegas and recently launched LashCon, the first ever business focused only lash conference which will be taking place in Pasadena, CA on Oct 19-21, 2019.

I did not think I'd have such. realisation today on the reports Salon iQ offers to all our salons. Having salons ourselves I thought we had everything in place when it came to reporting, I couldn't have been more wrong!

Ask Win is a podcast where you are a VIP. Win wants to focus and teach people more and Cerebral Palsy. You’re welcome to ask questions about anything that you want. CP questions but mainly life questions on how to deal with CP or not. Win can ask you base questions if you want. Please let us know or there will be no base questions. If you have any questions for Win please email her at askingwkelly@gmail.com. Please donate to Ask Win by going to https://www.paypal.me/WCharles. Patron Checkout: https://www.patreon.com/join/Askwin?. Simplecast's Brand Ambassador Program: http://refer.smplc.st/rtTvG. Check out Win's books at https://www.amazon.com/Win-Kelly-Charles/e/B009VNJEKE/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1538951782&sr=1-2-ent. To buy Win’s new book, Smile with Dictation, go to https://books2read.com/Win. I, Win: http://books2read.com/Iwin Check out Danielle's books at https://www.amazon.com/Danielle-Coulter/e/B00OFIOY3C/ref=as_li_ss_tl?qid=1483655853&sr=8-2&linkCode=sl2&tag=paradimarket-20&linkId=8490a064c62cededb762ed5b949ed144. On Ask Win today (Tuesday, March 19, 2019), Best-Selling Author, Win C welcomes Helen Owens. For decades Helen has been a leader in showing women how to crest life rogue waves, become captains of their ships, and commanders of their souls. An award-winning author and accomplished leader, Owens has dedicated the better part of her life to helping women heal. Herself a victim of severe dyslexia, childhood hair loss, and the bullying that often accompanies the experiences of differently-abled people, Owens shows women by example how to harness their personal power to heal their hearts, minds, souls, and spirits. Owens has received several awards for showing women how to emerge strong from tumultuous storms. She is a winner of the distinguished national Shining Star award presented by veteran, internationally-known Posner Cosmetics, an accolade given to women committed to improving their community and uplifting the lives of others. She is a nominee-finalist in Public Service for CityFlight Magazine Top 10 Most Influential African-Americans in the Bay Area. A San Francisco native, Owens is a contributor to 3 books and the first-time author of Finding Our She-Compass: 15 Life Lessons for Women Voyaging Toward Restoration, Reconstruction, and Renewal. Her book received a 2-category Honorable Mention from the San Francisco Book Festival, an award given to less than 5% of entries. Owens has made appearances on local and national TV, including CNBC, KTVU, and KCRA, and has been featured in a host of local and national publications, including PINK Magazine, Salon Today, and the Oakland Tribune. She has also appeared on a number of podcasts as a guest, providing inspirational and motivational words of wisdom to listeners everywhere. Owens is a veteran motivational speaker and tailors her storytelling to her audience” using a perfectly measured combination of grace, humor, comedy, wit, and true compassion, Helen words of wisdom leave us all feeling empowered, confident, and renewed. Interviewees and audiences have reported a true sense of sisterhood when listening to her inspirational talks or appearing as a guest on The She-Compass Show of which she is host and moderator. Helen says that we have the power to rewrite our childhood. My note to my younger self reminds me that despite whats written in our past, our future is always a story we have the power to tell. To learn more about Helen visit shecompass.com.

[100] To quote Stacey Soble of Salon Today magazine, "approximately 600 salon owners and managers kicked off the New Year with a powerful day of business education at the 2019 Phorest Salon Owners Summit at the Convention Centre in Dublin, Ireland, on January 7." Now in its fifth year, the Salon Owners Summit has become one of the most talked about event in the hair & beauty industry - in Europe and further afield. Tune in for this week's celebratory 100th episode as Killian and Zoe put on their journalistic hats to deliver exclusive interviews and vox pops! Links: Jo Fairley On Building A Beautiful Business: Top Insights Ryan Holiday On Stoïcism & Working Through Obstacles: Top Insights Christina Kreitel On Building A 'Personal' Brand: Top Insights Albie X Cortes On The Future Of Retail In Salons: Top Insights David Barnett On Salon Culture & Recruitment: Top Insights Heather Yurko: Building A Great Salon Team Of Elite Performers Melanie Icke: 'Getting To Know You' Workshop, Using The DiSC Method Steve Gomez: Interdependent Leadership To Improve Team Culture & Profits Salon Owners Summit Website This episode was edited and mixed by Audio Z: Great music makes great moments. Montreal's cutting-edge post-production studio for creative minds looking to have their vision professionally produced and mixed.   Tune in every Monday for a mix of interviews with industry thought-leaders, roundups of our most recent salon owners marketing tips & tricks, all the latest in and around Phorest and what upcoming webinars or events you can join. Feel free to let us know who or what topic you'd like to hear on the show!   Leave a Rating & Review: http://bit.ly/phorestfm   Read the transcript, or click here to request a personalised quote from Phorest Salon Software.

Steve Reiss, Modern Salon / SalonToday, joins Beauty School Bobbi to talk about his career and how the Beauty Industry supports growth in students and new stylists. 

Bonnie Bonadeo is a -Speaker-Coach-Author-Radio Host, Branded as The Connection Coach, BEaUty Inside and Out radio Show and, President of The Beauty Agent Network. Bonnie was one of the 2013 Enterprising Women and graced a 2016 Cover of Salon Today, she is a Certified Emotional Intelligent Speaker, Coach and 2x bestselling Author of ‘Success in […]

LISTEN to "Your Day Off" Podcast. Bryan Nunes has an amazingly successful salon in Raleigh NC. it was names Salon of the year from Salon Today. He shares his journeys through the industry as well as a literal trip around the world. Wait till you hear about his goal of 110 U2 concerts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hairdustry/support

9-time recipient of Salon Today’s Top 200, Hair on the Avenue is deeply “rooted” in providing the best customer experience possible!

Industry Leaders from the world of Beauty & Fashion providing thought provoking insights from Inspiring minds. Guests are interviewed on their experiences in both Fashion and Beauty and offer the Beauty Fashion and War audience guidance, wisdom and candor. EP 33: Victoria Hunter (the Thunder from Down Under) and Larry Raspanti, deliver a profound talk on what it takes to run a successful Hair Salon in the Jungle known as New York City. Equipped with over 40 years of combined expertise, these 2 Entrepreneurs share their Social Media Strategies and how Bob Marley was a True Rasta-Man! What does it take to make a positive impact in the world of Beauty and Fashion? Join us as Victoria Hunter and Larry Raspanti shares their Entrepreneurial mindset and an inside glance at their journey to becoming successful Entrepreneurs in the world of Beauty, Fashion and War! [shadowbox] It’s my pleasure to introduce 2 seasoned professionals in the world of Hair Styling, Color, Hair Painting and Entrepreneurship. Their New York City based Salon, ‘The Whittemore-House’ has been featured in almost every major metropolitan magazine to include Time, NY Daily News, Elle, Salon Today, Allure and GQ to name a few. [/shadowbox] Victoria Hunter - Bio Victoria Hunter approaches hair color with the discerning eye of a fine artist. As a pioneer of the “hair painting” genre, Hunter studies every head of hair like a 3 Dimensional canvas – intuitively deciding where to place the perfect pop of auburn or unexpected streak of dusty lavender. While in Hunter’s chair, no creative vision is off limits; over the course of her career, she has made a name for herself as the gold standard of hair color for countless models, cool girls, editors, stylists and celebrities and has become the go-to colorist for famed stylist Guido Palau. A native of Queensland, Australia, Hunter honed her skills in Melbourne, London and Hong Kong before arriving in New York to serve as the color director of Bumble and bumble. In 2007, she achieved widespread recognition for her innovative hair painting method as the first ever recipient of the Hair and Beauty Award at the Colour Secrets Gala in Frankfurt. Two years later, Hunter left Bumble and bumble to open Whittemore House Salon with partner Larry Raspanti. Located in the bucolic setting of a tree-lined street in the West Village, Whittemore House Salon serves as a hub for in-the-know New Yorkers (and beyond). On an average day at Whittemore, one might witness Hunter creating an army of muted pastel wigs for the recent Marc Jacobs Fall 2014 fashion show while simultaneously transforming the model of the moment. Over the course of her career, Hunter has collaborated with some of the most iconic photographers of our time, including Steven Klein, Steven Meisel, Ellen von Unwerth, Mert and Marcus, Inez and Vinoodh, David LaChapelle, and David Sims. Her work has been featured in countless editorials, including American Vogue, Italian Vogue, Numero, ELLE, W, i-D and Interview magazines, to name a few. As one of the most in-demand visionaries in the fashion industry, she has created looks for a laundry list of iconic advertising campaigns, from Dolce & Gabbana to Lanvin to Alexander McQueen. Most recently, Hunter’s work can be seen in campaigns for Prada, Lanvin, Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs. This past spring, she teamed up with Steven Meisel to create three cover stories for Italian Vogue. Hunter maintains an ardent passion for her signature hair painting method and continues to lead master classes on the technique around the world, including her main hub of Whittemore House Salon in New York. She believes there is no one “rule” to creating the perfect color, and instead works with stylists to develop an eye for color and tone, texture and style. As a result, the signature of Whittemore House—and of Hunter—is a bespoke look that is at once as effortless and seamless as it is unique. Larry Raspanti - Bio Larry Raspanti has always questioned traditional assumptions about hair and the application of color, which led him to the art of hair painting. Over the years, Larry has developed this modern way of coloring hair, bringing it from its infancy to the elevated craft it is today. He is an authority on men’s fashion and grooming, and is often backstage at fashion events and runways shows. As a result Larry has traveled the world extensively. He approaches hair with the perspective of an architect, deconstructing its three dimensionality, which he expresses both in cut and color. His inherent design capabilities have influenced his highly intuitive cutting techniques. A natural entrepreneur, he opened Whittemore House with Victoria Hunter in 2009. Must Read’s: The Alchemist   Look Inside on Amazon - Click Here Description: "My heart is afraid that it will have to suffer," the boy told the alchemist one night as they looked up at the moonless sky." Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams." The Alchemist is the magical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure as extravagant as any ever found. From his home in Spain he journeys to the markets of Tangiers and across the Egyptian desert to a fateful encounter with the alchemist.” More Must Read’s: Just Kids Look Inside on Amazon - Click Here Description: “In Just Kids, Patti Smith’s first book of prose, the legendary American artist offers a never-before-seen glimpse of her remarkable relationship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe in the epochal days of New York City and the Chelsea Hotel in the late sixties and seventies.  An honest and moving story of youth and friendship, Smith brings the same unique, lyrical quality to Just Kids as she has to the rest of her formidable body of work—from her influential 1975 albumHorses to her visual art and poetry.” Technology That Rocks! View iOS Hipstermatic App On iTunes - Click Here Description So, you've probably never heard of it, but you should check out this awesome app called Hipstermatic. It's kind of underground right now but Hipstermatic allows you to reach your full hipster potential. Just shake the app, or click the hipster on the screen and watch him animate and say 150 of your favorite hipster lines.     View iOS Postmates App On iTunes - Click Here Description Imagine an app that lets you order in from the best restaurants in your city and the delivery person is someone you’d be excited to hang out with. Imagine a service that delivers from places that don’t even offer delivery themselves. Consider a mobile experience so effortless, you simply tap a button and food, booze, electronics, prescriptions, and the raddest retail items arrive at your door in under an hour. Social Media Links: Website: http://www.whittemorehousesalon.com/ Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/whittemorehouse/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhittemoreHouse Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/whittemorehousesalon Instagram: http://instagram.com/whittemorehousesalon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhittemoreHouseSalon Phone: +1-212-242-8880  Email: info@whittemorehousesalon.com