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Making Sustainable More Attainable: Going Green in Salons and Spa

Making Sustainable More Attainable: Going Green in Salons and Spas

To borrow from Gordon Gekko, green is good. In that vein, many consumers and fellow salon and spa professionals view sustainability or going green as an important social responsibility. As such, salon and spa owners should look into ways that they can bring environmental-friendly changes into their businesses. Keeping it simple & budget
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2023 State of the Beauty Industry

2023 State of the Beauty Industry

Over the last few years, the beauty industry has proven its resilience with salon and spa professionals quickly adapting to support consumer needs and grow their businesses. As we surpass the midpoint of 2023, salon and spa owners can look to industry trends to provide a map of where the industry is headed and how they can better serve their
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Mark Mental Health Awareness Month by Supporting Employees

Mark Mental Health Awareness Month by Supporting Employees

The WHO notes that approximately 12 billion working days a year are lost to depression and anxiety, equating to rough $1 trillion in lost productivity. That’s a staggering statistic to digest on a personal level, let alone as a small business owner. As we as a society move forward to promote mental wellness, gone are the days of leaving your
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Uses and Benefits of CBD in Beauty Salons and Spas

CBD Beauty Products are Here to Stay: Uses and Best Practices

Several years after the use of cannabidiol (CBD) extract became commonplace, the market is hot, with a valuation of approximately $5 billion dollars and the expectation to grow. This product is not just part of a fad. The beauty industry has seized this opportunity to develop products and services that offer clients the stress-reducing and
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Adopting Employee Appreciation Programs in Salons and Spas

Adopting Employee Appreciation Programs in Salons and Spas

The proper care of salon or spa clients is an integral part of its success and lies in the hands of their employees every day. A burnt out or distressed employee is more likely to make mistakes or mistreat a client, so the well-being of these employees should be a salon and spa owner’s top priority. To ensure that success, salon and spa owners
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Recruiting and Retaining Talent for Your Salon or Spa

Recruiting and Retaining Talent for Your Salon or Spa

The salon and spa industry continues to face a talent shortage as economic, talent and supply chain challenges continue, and the workforce looks to adapt and evolve. During the height of the pandemic many salon and spa professionals took the opportunity to find more flexible ways to continue their beauty careers or exited the industry altogether.
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How Salons and Spas Can Start Strong in 2023 - Offer Advanced procedures like skin care & hair treatments

How Salons and Spas Can Start Strong in 2023

2022 was a year of recovery for businesses as well as the global economy. The beauty industry certainly felt the impact of COVID-19 in 2020 and 2021, while 2022 was a more productive year that brought with it the evolving needs of beauty consumers. A pandemic-led shift in consumer habits forced the beauty industry to navigate a tumultuous economic
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Hit the Ground Running on Charitable Giving

Hit the Ground Running on Charitable Giving

As the winter season approaches, so too does the season of giving. Salons and spas are pillars of the community; they provide comfort, relaxation and encourage confidence among their clients. Salons and spas that prioritize community outreach and philanthropy are even more connected to their community and typically see a correlating boost in
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