Hairdresser Mistakes to Avoid

This blog post is meant to serve as a reminder of common hairdresser mistakes that we have probably all made at one time or another while working in a salon. I know that this Corona Virus will end, so let's use this time for education and self improvement. "An error doesn't become a mistake until you refuse to correct it." - Orlando Battista By avoiding the simple mistakes listed below, you can improve your earning potential and successfully create a demand for your services. Crossing [Click here to read full article...]

2020-04-12T09:57:59-07:00April 12th, 2020|

Overcoming Burnout and Anxiety

"Burnout is nature's way of telling you to take a break."  Jon Gonzales Building  and growing a hairdressing career or owning a salon/spa business can be daunting. Balancing your personal, professional and financial development is a challenging  journey  that can cause a series of peaks and balances that will from time to time cause burnout. Our current Corona Virus is certainly a concern for all of us.  Instead of worrying and eventual burnout, use this idle time to start developing a passion for self improvement [Click here to read full article...]

2020-04-03T13:25:11-07:00April 5th, 2020|

Keys to Influencing Customers

"You never get a 2nd chance to form a positive first impression."                          Jon Gonzales In today’s tough economic environment, building an upscale clientele begins with developing a positive first impression. The following steps will help you earn the trust and long term patronage of your customer. You never get a second chance to form a positive first impression. Keep in mind that today’s consumer has many choices and price ranges to choose from when searching for a hairdresser that meets and exceeds client expectations. [Click here to read full article...]

2020-03-14T12:16:50-07:00March 15th, 2020|

Bridging the Gap Between Staff and Management

"A better dialogue between staff and management will combat staff turnover and misunderstandings." Jon Gonzales Earning the trust and loyalty of members of your staff is a constant challenge for salon owners. Why do some hairdressers perform so poorly? Why do some hairdressers allow themselves to be drawn into salon gossip and pettiness? Why do some hairdressers constantly change jobs? Why do some hairdressers always blame the boss for not being busy? Why do some hairdressers refuse to be part of your team? The list [Click here to read full article...]

2020-03-08T11:21:58-07:00March 8th, 2020|

Seven Tips to Achieve Financial Security

"A big part of financial freedom is having your heart and mind free from worry about the what-ifs of life." - Suze Orman To many people in the beauty profession, sadly this topic will be ignored this topic will probably be ignored. Financial planning does not sell tickets, sadly glitter and hype does. Even worse, far too many of our hairdressers are struggling to make a good living, while far too many of our salons are failing. This need not happen to you. Many hairdressers, [Click here to read full article...]

2020-01-25T15:00:29-08:00January 26th, 2020|

Happy New Year, A New Beginning

"I believe the best way to start a new year is to say I can, instead of I can't." - Jon Gonzales A New Beginning Now is the time to start planning and setting goals for a prosperous new year in business. By setting new goals and planning for the future, you will be able to avoid the many challenges of growing a profitable business for both hairdressers and salon owners. Rising business costs, new labor law mandates, a crack down on the misclassification of [Click here to read full article...]

2019-12-28T17:46:09-08:00December 29th, 2019|

Staying Busy After the Holidays

" Finding ways to keep yourself and your team motivated will be your challenge."  Jon Gonzales During the Holiday Season, most salons will be busy,especially if they are well managed. Unfortunately, after the holidays, many salons will experience a slow down period after the holidays. Overcoming the potential slow months of January, February, March and April; this can be a challenging period, especially to our younger workers trying to build a clientele. A tough and competitive economy doesn’t help matters. For this reason I urge [Click here to read full article...]

2019-12-17T15:03:30-08:00January 27th, 2019|

Define Your Terms of Employment

"A house divided will never succeed. "   Jon Gonzales Finding, hiring decisions and keeping staff will always be a challenge. I’m always asked the same questions by salon owners. How do I find my diamond in the rough? How do I write my terms of employment? How do I  attract top talent? How do I  establish strong work habits for my team? How do I screen a potential new member to my team? How do I avoid staff turnover?  How do I determine who fits [Click here to read full article...]

2018-10-28T11:16:01-07:00October 28th, 2018|

When a Good Worker Turns Bad

" When a good work refuses to be part of your team."  - Jon Gonzales When a good worker drifts away from your efforts in building and growing a successful business-- the question is --how do I turn this person into a team player? The key to owning a successful and profitable business is to make sure everyone on your team contributes and  shares your vision and goals of your salon. Business stability and growth will be your reward. Business will not continue to grow [Click here to read full article...]

2018-09-30T09:15:13-07:00September 30th, 2018|

Building Your Championship Team

                   "Time spent  building your championship team will be time well spent."                                                              Jon Gonzales  Why is it so difficult to find hairdressers who truly have a passion about maximizing their full learning and earning potential ? Finding and keeping your diamond in the rough will be your key challenge in building your championship team and your business. There are many reasons why it is so difficult to find quality people who are serious about education and building a career in the beauty profession . [Click here to read full article...]

2018-09-17T10:12:12-07:00September 16th, 2018|

Attracting New Clients

Keeping  your team busy within the salon should be a high priority, especially during the slow months. If your busy with plenty of customers, you are to be congratulated, but be forewarned: it doesn't take much for salons to fail. I have seen salons booming one year and empty the next during my 43 years as a salon owner. Complacency is your biggest challenge. We as professionals should all work hard to create value in our skills through ongoing self-improvement, so we can create a [Click here to read full article...]

2018-08-31T19:07:30-07:00September 2nd, 2018|

Preventing and Overcoming Staff Turnover

Most of us have lost a staff member from time to time. Some leave because they feel they can advance their career elsewhere, and some are lured by being offered more commissions or booth rental options. Of course client lists are expected to follow when your staff walk out the door. No business can continue to grow with a constant merry-go-round of losing members from your team to your competitors. Any interruption to building and growing your business is a major challenge to salon owners, [Click here to read full article...]

2018-08-16T16:30:55-07:00August 19th, 2018|

Your Journey to Success (Part 3)

For the past few weeks, we've been discussing why some people make it big while others barely get by. Now for our final part of our series, we'll look at the last guidelines you need to complete your journey to success. Your first step towards making your dreams and expectations starts from within and your attitude towards a better life for yourself and your family.  Do you have what it takes? Do you know what it takes? Follow these guidelines with an open mind: Business [Click here to read full article...]

2018-08-05T08:42:53-07:00August 5th, 2018|

Your Journey to Success (Part 2)

Last week we reviewed the characteristics of successful people, figuring out together why certain people tend to stand above the crowd. Now that's all mapped out, we continue our journey to success by learning from their triumphs. Like last week, I urge you to follow these guidelines within yourself every day to unleash your inner power. You and only you have the power to be as successful as you want to be. Follow these guidelines with an open mind: Professional Appearance --- are we are [Click here to read full article...]

2018-07-22T10:59:26-07:00July 29th, 2018|

Your Journey to Success (Part 1)

Over the years I’ve made it a point to observe why some people make it big while others just get by. What personal characteristics set them above the crowd? I finally figured it out: they all seemed to have true grit, that fierce determination to succeed. I want to share some of my findings, so you too can obtain the same passion it takes to succeed. This is part one of my journey to success series, where I show you the key personal growth characteristics [Click here to read full article...]

2018-07-22T10:45:39-07:00July 22nd, 2018|

Creating Your Apprenticeship Program

There is a real need for an apprenticeship program in the beauty profession. Unfortunately, not enough owners are aware of the numeral benefits of having such a program in their salon. Apprenticeship programs help combat the high dropout rate of young hairdressers, most of whom leave the profession due to lack of opportunity and experience. More importantly, having an apprenticeship program helps to upgrade the quality of education in your salon, equipping your team to better meet job market and consumer demands. As salon owners, [Click here to read full article...]

2018-06-19T08:53:26-07:00June 24th, 2018|

Why Salons Fail

This past year has been a very difficult year for many salon owners. Sadly, far too many salons have failed while many more will continue to struggle.  Unfortunately, 2018 -2019 shapes up to be an even more challenging year as business costs and the high cost of living continues to rise. new labor laws and minimum wage and overtime pay will also cause a lot of hardships as well .   It may seem out of your hands, but let me assure you ,there's more [Click here to read full article...]

2021-09-30T12:14:59-07:00June 10th, 2018|

Hairdressers: Before You Jump Ship

Far too many hairdressers change jobs without thinking of the long term ramifications of their decision. In today's tough and uncertain economy, changing jobs can be risky especially with our current competitive business climate. When times get tough, you may want to jump ship, but be careful. It may be the biggest mistake of your career. If you're thinking about jumping ship, I do hope that these few tips will help you think clearly before you make a major decision regarding job change. Consider the [Click here to read full article...]

2018-05-20T10:55:38-07:00May 20th, 2018|

Happy Mother’s Day!

"To the world you might be one person, but to one person you might be the world." -- Anonymous This message is dedicated to all the mothers who work in the beauty profession. As a hairdresser, educator, and salon owner, I certainly understand the sacrifices you make daily in trying to earn a better living for yourself and your families. Trying to be a wife, a mother, or a single mother working to help yourself and family to a better life is truly inspiring to [Click here to read full article...]

2018-05-12T11:07:28-07:00May 13th, 2018|

Experienced vs. Inexperienced Hairdressers, Who to Hire?

Making your hiring decisions  will be one of your most important decisions when adding a new member to your your championship team as a salon owner. Choosing between experienced vs. inexperienced hairdressers  will be an critical  decision for your business. Selecting committed professionals will depend on finding people who share your vision, goals, and quality control standards will be a key management skill. A hit and miss approach to hiring a new member to your team is just too costly. Below are some of the [Click here to read full article...]

2018-12-03T11:51:09-08:00April 29th, 2018|

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