by StyleSeat | Business Tips
Writing a resume can be really fun. With the right approach, it can feel like a trip down memory lane. As you start the process I want you to keep two things in mind: Who are you? What a question right?! Spend some time and brainstorm. Write out all the things you’ve...
by StyleSeat | Marketing Ideas
What are the 3 C’s? They are the most important steps you should be following in the salon. Let them guide you in building a successful business. Anytime you have a client in for a service, whether they are brand new or have been coming to you for years, you must...
by StyleSeat | Business Tips
Serving clients everyday has a physical, emotional and spiritual impact on professionals in the beauty industry. Simply put, it can be draining. I sat down with Rebecca Beardsley, best selling author of “Self-Care for Hairdressers,” to get her tips for for a longer,...
by StyleSeat | Business Tips
When I owned my salon in New York City I had a few golden rules for all of my employees: Get to work at least 30 minutes early. In this time I want you to look at your schedule and do three things: Do you have a challenging client today? Game plan how you will...
by StyleSeat | Business Tips
Having trouble keeping clients? It might be time give your image a “workover.” Without even realizing it, you could be sending the wrong signals to clients. Signals like, “I’m an amateur, I’m unorganized, and I don’t care about your needs.” Scary right? As...
by StyleSeat | Trends and Techniques
Hairstory interviewed Rubi Jones on her personal and professional stylist evolution. A family that highlights together stays together. I come from a family of all girls, and extended family coming in and out of my house. My aunts would end up in our garage with...
by StyleSeat | Trends and Techniques
Wes Sharpton, Hairstory’s resident hairstylist and ‘scissor wizard,’ began cutting hair at the age of 19 in Lawrence, Kansas. Seeking a bigger challenge, Wes made tracks to New York City, where he joined the hairstyling mecca Bumble and bumble and began honing his...
by StyleSeat | Business Tips
I was once like you, I dreamt of becoming an educator, of traveling the world and teaching others what I know. Now, I work with companies like ghd North America, and L’Oreal — but this didn’t happen overnight. It took research, networking, building...
by StyleSeat | Client Relationships
Late clients are a major time/money waster. They throw off your schedule, they make you rush through your work, and the worst part? They make you look unprofessional to other (more responsible) clients. Unfortunately, you can’t always say what you’re thinking when a...
by StyleSeat | Client Relationships
Nobody likes being accused of charging too much, but if you’ve been in the beauty/barber game long enough, it’s bound to happen. To make you feel better, we’ve rounded up some of Pinterest’s best responses to clients who just don’t get it. Now,...
