I am OBSESSED with the design of this studio: McoutureStudio81. This is the epitome of industrial chic.
Photo & Salon Credit: May Sayumporn of McoutureStudio81
This particular salon is located in Chiangmai, in the northern part of Thailand. I have never traveled to Thailand, but it is definitely on my list of places to go. And honestly, looking through this salon’s instagram it makes me want to go even more! Maybe just to get my hair done.
Another edition of Home Salon Design! When searching for home salon design inspiration, this salon really stands out. It’s such a beautiful space. I wish I could give credit to the creator, but they preferred to stay anonymous.
photo credit: anonymous
Designing a small salon can have some challenges because of the restricted square footage, but also a couple advantages. One big advantage is you can pick really interesting accents that are easier on the budget since the square footage required is so much less. For example, take a look at that textured wall!
Nothing brings me more joy than scrolling through my feed of beautiful hair and seeing a beautiful salon space! That is such an amazing accomplishment. When you are in the design phase, it becomes hard to find smaller scale studio, suite, or home-based salon design inspiration. But I found a good one! I came across this image of a studio salon, and I loved it. The salon is called Studio C.
Photo Credit: Carissa N Chris Thompson
It looks so welcoming and updated. Here are a couple things that are really working well for this salon design:
I love getting my hair done! When I travel I make an effort to book a hair appointment wherever I am going. I’ve had my hair done in Belize, France, Dominican Republic, Ireland, England, and most of the United States.
But you know what? I have learned that most hairstylists never schedule appointments for their own hair. Instead the experience is usually something like this:
Because of that a lot of hairstylists (especially seasoned ones) actually grow to hate having their hair done. And that is a problem. By not carving out time in your life to actually set up an appointment to get your hair done in a salon like a normal client you are missing our on a bit opportunity for professional development.
Is there anything worse than watching a gloriously busy, beautifully booked-up week start to fall apart with last-minute cancellations? It’s as if you’re watching your paycheck fly away.
In the hair industry, the most sought after advice tends to be: “How to Grow Your Clientele”. However, keeping a full schedule is not all about growth and sourcing new clients. Keeping an active Wait List is the rest of that conversation. Once you have a great client base, a Wait List is how you make sure to stay 90-100% booked all the time. I’m going to show you:
It doesn’t matter if you are a new hairstylist or a seasoned behind-the-chair rock star, a properly executed Wait List will help you keep your weeks fully booked. Nobody wants a gap in their day. Let’s dive in!
I wasn’t ready when I got “The Call”. No one was prepared to have a hair salon COVID-19 screening question protocol.
Maybe you’re not ready either. What is the proper protocol when a contact tracer calls to tell you that someone was CoVID-19 positive when they were recently in the salon? Is it what your State/County tells you to do? Is it something you can create yourself? Do you have a plan? Is it a good one?
I feel as if we are in the eye of the storm right now. We are on the brink of these calls coming in more frequently, especially as more people are getting tested. What if there was one question you could be asking clients that would help you to avoid this situation?
So, you’ve been dumped before. And no, I’m not talking about your boyfriend or hubby. You got dumped by something almost worse, a client – and it doesn’t feel great. The number one reason people leave their hairstylists? Because they don’t feel appreciated or understood. Hair color consultation questions are something you should always have ready to go in your back pocket.
Consultations are crucial for building client relationships and keeping customers satisfied. You may be thinking, “well, I have great consultations!” Before you get ahead of yourself, get this: According to Lockheartmeyer, 97% of hairstylists claim they give consultations, but only 7% of clients say they have received a consultation before. That’s a HUGE discrepancy.
If that’s not enough, about 60% of clients walk away from a consultation feeling less than satisfied. If you can turn the tide with consultations in your salon, it’s going to be a massive game-changer for your clientele base AND your income. But how do you break the line of the discrepancy between you and your clients? Simply stated, you educate yourself on the importance of dos and don’ts of consultations — and you can do that with us at Beauty School Remix.
Does 20 volume developer damage hair? What about 10 volume? Stylists, it’s time to talk about developer.
Determining an accurate developer while formulating artificial hair color is as critical, if not more, than the shades you are formulating with. Developer isn’t something you want to overlook, and if you are: It’s time to invest in your education. News Flash: Hair Texture is the #1 determining factor when choosing the right developer. Choosing the wrong developer may leave you with a color formula with unpredictable results or damage your client’s hair, so it’s vital to make yourself aware of the details of developer.
Let’s not waste time, and dive right into it.
In an age of information, clients are becoming more educated and aware of the products you are using behind the chair. When it comes to artificial hair coloring, you’ll need to know the talking points so you can educate your clients when they have questions. Specifically, what are PPDs in hair color? What is a PPD allergy? What hair dye can I use when allergic? If you can’t answer these for your clients, you should keep reading.
There’s a lot of information out there about understanding artificial hair color. Therefore, we’re here to help you with the most efficient learning lesson that won’t leave you feeling lost or confused. Let’s get started.
We’ve covered topics from the hair color wheel to hair structure and ph scale. Next on our list? Underlying pigment. It’s one of the most important things to consider when formulating hair color. Surely, as oftentimes forgot about, it’s time to understanding and utilize underlying pigment.
When a stylist alters hair from its original color, the underlying pigment is exposed. Each formula starts with warmth from the hair. It’s up to you to decide whether to enhance or control it.
Beauty School Remix offers a color theory lesson detailing the importance of Underlying Pigment. By enrolling, you’ll learn: