Step Up Your Game

It’s a known fact that many hairstylists and beauty pros continue to struggle with selling retail products. Long before the pandemic, it’s been a concern for many that they don’t want to be considered “salespeople.” Understandably, some just want to focus on their craft and what they do best behind the chair.

But it goes without saying that the lockdowns and restrictions over the past few years have opened our eyes to new challenges and forced many of us to adapt by implementing new business practices to stay afloat.

It should come as no surprise that many of the big beauty manufacturers are pivoting as well. In “Changing the Channel” (page 22), we spoke with some of the industry’s top manufacturers about their latest changes when it comes to distribution and retail, as well as how salons and stylists can benefit from these new approaches. I want to personally thank them for their participation. While I know it’s not easy, I appreciate their transparency—and I think you will, too.

Chatting with our readers—salon owners, stylists and beauty pros—on the regular, I hear both sides of the coin: how appreciative they are to have learned something new and, every now and then, that “it’s not as simple as it seems.”

For us at Salon, we want to provide new ideas and perspectives to help you make the right decisions for your business. While there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach, I’m confident that even the most experienced can learn something from one another. In “Minding Your Business” (page 26), we asked salon business experts for their tips on everything from hiring and retaining staff to growing clientele.

If you’re looking for a creative way to grow your business and your brand, the Contessa Awards are it! The entry deadline is September 6, so there’s still plenty of time to plan your shoot. Looking for tips on how to get started? Check out our Contessa Awards Entry Guide at SalonMagazine.ca/Contessa. Have questions about our categories or rules? Feel free to reach out to me via email (or DM us at @salonmagazine on Instagram) and our team will get back to you ASAP. Can’t wait to see what all of you have in store for us this year!

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