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Grow Your Business Through Strategic Partnerships
Posted on September 16, 2015
Erica Bail
Starting your own salon business is probably one of the main reasons you came to Sola Salon Studios. It’s a great feeling to be in control of your own destiny, but sometimes there’s just no substitute for teamwork. Strategic partnerships are certainly nothing new in business and marketing. Read More
Sola Spotlight: Sue Scott
Posted on September 9, 2015
Jamie Siebrase
Born into a family of stylists, Sue Scott followed her passion – and her legacy – when she entered cosmetology school to pursue a career in hair. “In this industry,” Sue continues, “You can be whatever you want to be.” — especially with Sola around to help. Read More
10 Tips to Sell Retail Like Hotcakes
Posted on September 2, 2015
Jennie Wolff
One of the greatest benefits for owning your own boutique salon is the opportunity to increase your revenue through retail sales. At Sola Salon Studios, the possibilities are endless—from handpicking the professional brands of your choice to deciding how to market your products to clients. The intimate atmosphere provides a comfortable place to discuss your clients’ needs, allowing a level of ease for making product recommendations throughout each area of the salon. Read More
How to Energize Your Day Naturally
Posted on August 26, 2015
Abby Wolff
A day in the life of a salon professional is busy and social. You jump from client to client, throwing energy into your craft and relationships alike, rarely taking time to rest and recuperate. This lifestyle can lead to fatigue and exhaustion; but the next time you go to reach for that 3rd cup of coffee, try these energy boosters to rejuvenate naturally! These 5 simple tricks can work with your body and mind to build and maintain vitality: Read More
Head for Change
Posted on August 19, 2015
Jamie Siebrase
Every month, Jenni Bailey, Natalie Palmer and Alissa Vallee pool together 10 percent of the profits they’ve made on services, and they donate that sum to a charity or cause of their choosing. The three young, energetic and passionate stylists at Sola Salons Carlsbad near San Diego are making a big impact in a relatively small space. Read More
Sola Spotlight: Rona Bunch
Posted on August 12, 2015
Jamie Siebrase
Since coming over to Sola and opening her salon, BAB & Rojo, Rona has brought over four more stylists, including those two friends who joined in on the initial meeting with Miller. “I love it at Sola,” Rona says. It’s a sentiment her friends obviously share, too. Read More
Business Sharper Than Your Shears: Sola Takeaways From Paul Mitchell’s Business rEvolution
Posted on August 8, 2015
Jennie Wolff
When it comes to education and inspiration, John Paul Mitchell Systems has undoubtedly become an industry leader. With a focus on leadership, business building and finding one’s own path to success, the Business rEvolution 2-day event featured speakers from all aspects of the professional beauty industry. The Sola team feels incredibly fortunate that we had the opportunity to attend this event and wanted to share a few of our favorite takeaways with you: Read More
10 Facebook Promotion Ideas for Salon Studios
Posted on August 5, 2015
Erica Bail
When temperatures heat up, business sometimes cools down…with beautiful weather, fun activities, and weekends away, salon visits can slide to the end of the to-do list. Facebook promotions are a great way to help increase business and get your salon through the mid-summer slump. Everyone loves the chance to win free products or discounted services, and encouraging communication on your Facebook Timeline is a fun and easy way to keep your clients engaged (and happy). Read More
The Ins and Outs of Non-Surgical Hair Replacement
Posted on July 29, 2015
Erica Bail
Hair is important. There’s just no getting around it. It’s tied to self-esteem and identity, and it plays an important role in how we present ourselves to the world. Our appearance impacts our lives socially, professionally, and personally. For many women (and men), hair loss is a devastating experience, which can lead to low self-esteem and even depression. “People may not know this, but there are over 30 million women in this country who have experienced some type of total or diminished hair loss,” Roxanne Scrivens, aka Jilena, explained.
Read MoreFaces of Sola: Cora Rose
Posted on July 25, 2015
Jennie Wolff
Join us in celebrating 5,000 stylists & salon professionals nationwide at Sola Salon Studios! The Faces of Sola will give you a peek inside our dynamic and thriving community – enjoy this series of Q&As with some of our successful rock stars!
Name: Cora Rose
Sola Location: Phoenix, AZ
How many years have you been in the salon industry? 9 Years
Read MoreSola Spotlight: Derek Williams
Posted on July 15, 2015
Jamie Siebrase
As the son of a part-time barber in Chesapeake, Virginia, Derek Williams picked up more than a few tricks of the trade while hanging around the neighborhood barbershop. His dad always discouraged him from cutting hair, though, because, Williams says, “he didn’t see any money in it.”
When Williams was thirteen, despite his father’s advice he “started shaping up guys in the neighborhood,” he says. “Next thing you know, you’re doing a haircut.” And, that was Williams’ informal induction into the fast-paced, billion-dollar, demand-driven industry of hair.
Read More5 Ways to Increase Summer Product Sales
Posted on July 8, 2015
Erica Bail
After a winter that felt far too long, summer is finally here! That means school is over, vacations are starting, and your customers are busier than ever. Unfortunately, this can mean that your bookings may slow down. If you’re facing the summer slump, selling products is more important than ever. Since products typically have a higher profit margin than services, they’re a great way to help boost your bottom line.
Read MoreSuperfood Smoothies to Get You Through The Busiest Days
Posted on July 1, 2015
Abby Wolff
As a salon professional, you rarely take a minute to sit down and eat a balanced meal. That does not mean that you must skimp on the wholesome nutrition you deserve! Next time you know you have a busy schedule, whip up one of these tasty, balanced meal replacements in your blender and stick it in the fridge for a quick meal on the go.
Read MoreEyes on Cancer Equips Beauty Professionals with Lifesaving Skills
Posted on June 24, 2015
Jamie Siebrase
Go Beauty, Stop Cancer — That’s the slogan for Eyes on Cancer, a nonprofit cancer awareness organization that teaches beauty professionals to identify skin cancer in its earliest stages. We’ve taken a few moments to catch up with the husband-wife responsible for this innovative organization: retired orthopedic surgeon and cancer survivor Dean Foster and his wife, Jeanne Braa Foster, a beauty guru who spent the latter part of her career working closely with the legendary Paul Mitchell.
Read MoreSola Spotlight: Jackie and Kim Zugschwert
Posted on June 16, 2015
Jamie Siebrase
Clients come to Jackie Shoop-Zugschwert and Kim Zugschwert “for a good laugh, good time and good hair,” explains Jackie, the more organized, chattier spouse. “Kim’s definitely the dreamer,” Jackie continues, calling herself a realist.
The stylists’ individual journeys into hair offer more insight into their unique personalities.
Read MoreFaces of Sola: Polly Sanders-Peterson
Posted on June 15, 2015
Jennie Wolff
Join us in celebrating 5,000 stylists & salon professionals nationwide at Sola Salon Studios! The Faces of Sola will give you a peek inside our dynamic and thriving community – enjoy this series of Q&As with some of our successful rock stars!
Name: Polly Sanders-Peterson
Sola Location: Denver, CO
How many years have you been in the salon industry? Just celebrated my 50th year!
Read More9 Ways to Partner with Other Sola Professionals
Posted on June 10, 2015
Jamie Siebrase
What are you going to do with the extra daylight – and time! – these long summer days bring? Growing your business promises both financial and noncommercial rewards, and it doesn’t necessarily entail adding to your list of salon services. Increase customer loyalty and up clientele by partnering with other Sola Salon Studios professionals to offer referrals, promotions and specials. Here’s how to get started.
Read MoreFaces of Sola: Ashley Johnson
Posted on June 8, 2015
Jennie Wolff
Join us in celebrating 5,000 stylists & salon professionals nationwide at Sola Salon Studios! The Faces of Sola will give you a peek inside our dynamic and thriving community – enjoy this series of Q&As with some of our successful rock stars!
Name: Ashley Johnson
Sola Location: Bentonville, AR
How many years have you been in the salon industry? 2 licensed / 11 total
Read MorePhoto Editing Tips for Instagram
Posted on June 3, 2015
Erica Bail
Instagram is a wildly popular social media app, and it’s a fantastic way to market your salon. But with more than 300 million users worldwide, standing out from the crowd isn’t easy. One of the most important aspects of cultivating a captivating Instagram account is to pay special attention to photo quality. Instagram is all about the photos! Makes sense, right?
Read MoreFaces of Sola: Jessica Zeinstra
Posted on May 29, 2015
Jennie Wolff
Join us in celebrating 5,000 stylists & salon professionals nationwide at Sola Salon Studios! The Faces of Sola will give you a peek inside our dynamic and thriving community – enjoy this series of Q&As with some of our successful rock stars! Salon Name: Jessica Zeinstra Sola Location: Uptown Minneapolis, MN How many years have you been in the salon industry? 7
Read More10 Tricks for Making Your Studio Kid Friendly
Posted on May 27, 2015
Jamie Siebrase
Maybe you’re already offering children’s cuts — or, maybe that’s a market you’ve been thinking about capturing. Either way, kids can be fickle customers if you don’t know how to wrangle them. Don’t worry: from two to tween, we’ve got you covered with 10 expert tips from Yolanda Gilliam, owner of Kidz Kutz in Sola Salons Mount Pleasant, SC, “Where Haircuts are Fun!” Yolanda’s tips will help keep your littlest clients smiling through each and every visit.
Read MoreFaces of Sola: Carl Slack
Posted on May 22, 2015
Jennie Wolff
Join us in celebrating 5,000 stylists & salon professionals nationwide at Sola Salon Studios! The Faces of Sola will give you a peek inside our dynamic and thriving community – enjoy this series of Q&As with some of our successful rock stars! Name: Carl Slack Salon Name: Hair by Carl Sola Location: Jacksonville , Florida
Read More5 Yoga Poses for Salon Professionals
Posted on May 20, 2015
Abby Wolff
The life of a salon professional is straining on your body. You spend the majority of your day on your feet holding up beauty tools, crouching over clients, and tensing muscles to work with a steady hand. At the end of the day, give your body the love it deserves by unwinding with these relaxing yoga poses. The more you practice, the more receptive your body will be to opening up and releasing tension over time. Remember to breathe deeply.
Read MoreFaces of Sola: Kim Bennett Horvath
Posted on May 18, 2015
Jennie Wolff
Join us in celebrating 5,000 stylists & salon professionals nationwide at Sola Salon Studios! The Faces of Sola will give you a peek inside our dynamic and thriving community – enjoy this series of Q&As with some of our successful rock stars! Name: Kim Bennett Horvath Salon Name: Kim Bennett Studios Sola Location: Centennial, CO
Read MoreFaces of Sola: Kim Schine
Posted on May 11, 2015
Jennie Wolff
Join us in celebrating 5,000 stylists & salon professionals nationwide at Sola Salon Studios! The Faces of Sola will give you a peek inside our dynamic and thriving community – enjoy this series of Q&As with some of our successful rock stars! Name: Kim Schine Salon Name: The Painted Ten Sola Location: Colorado Springs
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