There are so many elements to running a salon business, including HR issues, business strategies and goal setting. We turn to experts in salon management for their advice on everything from effective retail and merchandising to how to motivate, manage and reward their teams.
HOB Man, owned by salon group HOB Salons, has re-opened inside the Brent Cross shopping centre. The male grooming salon is now sporting a new look having been completely re-designed and refurbished over the last five weeks. HOB Man originally opened in 2012 and has since built up a loyal client base of men looking Read More
Edinburgh based salon, Vincent Bell Hairdressing has launched a mental health campaign titled ‘In It Together’ that aims to create awareness of mental health within the salon environment. Karen and Vincent Bell, the husband and wife team behind Vincent Bell Hairdressing, were inspired to launch the campaign after a recent visit from a woman who Read More
Spirit Hair Co’s Mikaela Martin reveals how you can use the zookeeping technique to manage your team more effectively. Knowing how to communicate with your team and get the best out of them is key to running a successful salon. Mikaela Martin, co-director of the Spirit Hair Co in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, uses the zookeeping Read More
Happy customers are the key to a successful business, but you must always be prepared for the worst. Feathers Salon Group’s managing director Debbie Digby lists the five measures you should put in place today to avoid your salon being sued. 1) Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions Your insurance company will ask for the instructions Read More
Marylebone salon Michael Van Clarke has introduced a new Bespoke Barbering Service for the gentleman of London. The Michael Van Clarke barbering service will offer high-end male grooming services. Italian born Claudio Pizzo, previously at Gentlemen’s Tonic in Mayfair, has arrived at the Michael Van Clarke Salon looking to bring a range of high-end male barbering Read More
Karen Thomson, owner and director of Kam Hair and Body Spa in Lossiemouth, Scotland offers 10 tips to incentivise your team members and keep your salon staff happy. 1. Incentives and rewards are fantastic ways to motivate team members and reward them for their hard work in the salon. If a member of the team Read More
When your salon is located in a more rural town it’s crucial to build a good relationship with the local community to create a strong and loyal client base. Here, founder and head stylist of SESH Hairdressing Simon Hill talks about how he has done so with his Edinburgh salon. Introduce yourself When opening a Read More
Bigger doesn’t necessarily mean better. Whether you are looking to expand your burgeoning business or want to minimise your salon portfolio, either way it has to be a business decision that’s right for you. Two salon owners share their journeys of scaling up and scaling down their businesses. Scaling Up Jamie Stevens owns four salons in Clapham, Ripley, Read More
Their daily lives may seem worlds apart but there are surprising similarities between hostage negotiators and hairdressers, as HJ found out at Wella Business Network Live 2018. The guests of Wella’s Business Network Live were held spellbound by former hostage negotiator Richard Mullender. After spending 30 years in the UK police force and then five Read More