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October 30, 2019
With nearly a million hair salons and even more hairstylists in the United States alone, how do you stand out? With so many people offering the same service, it’s easy for them to become commoditized. What makes one stylist’s chair booked all the time, and another’s station always empty? I’ve found that the difference between success and failure in the industry boils down to these specific things.
October 7, 2019
When Gina Lee Rivera dropped out of high school, no one could have foreseen her future success. The day when she would become the founder and president of a beauty empire that included 250 franchises employing more than 5,000 salon professionals, a line of hair care products, and being featured on television in the moving reality series, Undercover Boss. Today, Phenix Salon Suites is one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, and the only one named in Entrepreneur’s Top 500 Franchises list. Rivera shares her road to success in her inspirational memoir, A Mirror and a Prayer.
October 6, 2019
When Gina Lee River dropped out of high school, no one could have foreseen her future success. The day when she would become the founder and president of a beauty empire that included 250 franchises employing more than 5,000 salon professionals, a line of hair care products, and being featured on television in the moving reality series, Undercover Boss.
September 27, 2019
The 2019 Regional Artistic Styling Awards took place Sunday, September 22nd at Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California. The masquerade-themed gala offered festivities for Fantastic Sams stylists, owners, and managers throughout the Southern California region. The night started with cocktails, vendor exhibits, dinner, and a runway show by TIGI.
September 24, 2019
The 2019 Regional Artistic Styling Awards took place Sunday, September 22nd at Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California. The masquerade-themed gala offered festivities for Fantastic Sams stylists, owners, and managers throughout the Southern California region. The night started with cocktails, vendor exhibits, dinner, and a runway show by TIGI. Influencer Pope the Barber gave an inspirational speech between announcements for national and regional winners of the Sam-centric contest. Fun was had by all...
July 31, 2019
Following an intense day of judging at the Queens Stand, Epsom Racecourse with 96 judges on the panel, the finalists for the 2019 British Hairdressing Awards have been announced. This year more industry experts than ever before attended the first round of judging. The awards will take place on Monday, November 25, 2019, at JW Marriott Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London, W1.
July 22, 2019
The following beauty industry companies have announced recent appointments: Moroccanoil has announced the appointment of Jay Elarar as chief executive officer. Elarar will spearhead new product innovation and strategies for bringing products to the market while optimizing global operations at the company. As CEO, he will draw on his experience in the professional channel to drive growth.
July 9, 2019
The following beauty industry companies have announced recent appointments. Moroccanoil has announced the appointment of Jay Elarar as chief executive officer. Elarar will spearhead new product innovation and strategies for bringing products to the market while optimizing global operations at the company. As CEO, he will draw on his experience in the professional channel to drive growth. He will also advance its omnichannel approach and leverage high-growth channels within eCommerce, travel retail, retail, and international markets.
