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Understanding Hairdresser Needs

Understanding Hairdresser Needs

"A Strong leader makes other people feel valued and appreciated." I believe in the course of trying to grow a successful business we as salon owners, sometimes forget the personal and professional needs of the people that work in our salons. We cannot expect our hairdressers to have the same motivation as ourselves. Not everyone has the same motivations and goals. Your challenge as a salon owner and leader of your team is to understand their needs and blend all these different needs into a [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2012-02-26T01:01:19-08:00February 26th, 2012|

Common Mistakes Hairdressers Should Avoid

Common Mistakes Hairdressers Should Avoid

" Identify and learn from your mistakes and build on your successes." Here’s a list of common hairdresser mistakes that we have probably all made at one time or another while working in a salon. By avoiding these simple mistakes, you can improve your earning potential and grow your career. As professionals we must all do our part in raising the image of our profession to a higher level . The following simple guidelines will help us in our efforts at client retention. Irregular Work [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2012-01-19T20:35:02-08:00January 19th, 2012|

Five Tips on How to Define Your Terms of Employment

Five Tips on How to Define Your Terms of Employment

" Employee training includes the clear communication of expectations and evaluation procedures." - Jon Gonzales "I'm always asked the same questions by salon owners. How do I deal with a problem employee who refuses to be part of my team? How do I deal with salon gossip and pettiness? How do I avoid staff turnover? How do I improve staff performance and productivity? The list of questions goes on and on. First of all I do not believe hairdressers perform poorly on purpose. Most of [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2022-04-12T09:27:49-07:00November 13th, 2011|

Six Tips to Overcoming Time Restraints

Six Tips to Overcoming Time Restraints

" Time is what we want most,but what we use worst." -William Penn Lack of time is a constant challenge facing salon owners. We all also know the keys to owning a successful and profitable business and still have a family life requires a lot of time and hard work. In today’s challenging economy time management will play a major role in your efforts in developing powerful business management skills and grow a successful and profitable business. Learning to work smarter,not harder will be [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2022-04-12T09:20:30-07:00October 8th, 2011|

Five Tips for Improving Staff Performance

"The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team." John Wooden Five Tips for Improving Staff Performance One of the biggest challenges of owning a hair/spa salon business is improving staff performance and productivity. It starts with the owner. Excellence does start at the top. Before you can manage others you must be able to manage yourself if you want to earn the trust and respect of your team. Managing people who share your vision and goals can be daunting. The question [Click here to read full article...]

hcds4you342022-04-12T09:08:59-07:00April 15th, 2011|

Six Steps on How to Communicate with Your Hairdresser

" To listen is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well." John MarshallA message to your customers!I am sharing an excerpt from my salon newsletter that we sent to our customers:Lack of communication between client and hairdresser is one of the main causes of customer dissatisfaction. A clear dialogue between hairdresser and client is essential in finding a look that is uniquely just right for you.At Chez Jon Hair Salon we listen to our clients' requests then offer our expert [Click here to read full article...]

hcds4you342022-04-12T08:49:36-07:00December 11th, 2010|

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