News and information about cosmetology licensing
Mobile apps enhance our smartphone experience, and a growing number of Americans live on their phones. In fact, many of us spend up to five hours each day peering at what’s happening on the small screen in our hand. Advertisers have capitalized on this trend by urging businesses to amplify their brand recognition by using…
Salon price lists are a great way to introduce your services to new clients. While cosmetology courses teach you the tools of your trade, inviting new clients to become customers is part of what keeps you in business. For many cosmetologists, the trickiest subject is telling clients what they charge. There are different ways to…
Hairstylists work hard at developing their skills and attend cosmetology continuing education to learn how to stay abreast of the newest trends. Some even open their own shops. Running a business means making many decisions, and one of the most difficult is deciding what to charge customers. Seems easy, doesn’t it? It isn’t. It means…
Earning a cosmetology license is the first step in what will be a long and successful career. Today stylists have more options than they ever did in the past. To be sure, hair stylists have always had the choice of opening their own shop or working for a salon. For many, the salon setting made…
Salons that are popular and successful often have certain things in common. In part, it is through the recruiting of good employees and keeping up with the latest popular hairstyles and trends. However, it may also include keeping both clients and employees happy to reduce turnover. Because there is a lot of competition among salons,…
It’s a lot more expensive for a salon owner to bring in new clients than to keep existing ones. However, customer loyalty can be fleeting if those customers are offered a better deal elsewhere. This is why instituting a loyalty or rewards program can help convince customers that they are not only welcome but valued…
Whether you are just setting up your salon or have been in business for some time, hiring salon employees is something you need to do. It is also important to make sure that the employees you hire are in sync with the way you present yourself to clients. Since many salons experience high turnover, having…
You’ve paid your dues and studied hard. After working with other stylists, you are ready to open your own salon. This is an exciting time for any cosmetologist. The first step is to find the right location for your hair salon after cosmetology school. Here are some of the things you need to consider when…
You’ve made the grade and graduated from cosmetology school with verve, worked hard to perfect your skills, and now you are ready for the next leap – your own shop. After perfecting the physical site, you are ready to begin. Attracting new customers and alerting the community to your presence is an enormous part of…
This is an exciting time to be a cosmetologist in Ohio. The field is bursting with creative styling ideas, and clients are clamoring for color that is not just flattering but exciting as well. All of this places the cosmetologist in an enviable position. In addition, jobs are plentiful throughout the state. Cosmetology Growth According…