Category: Career tips

Are you passionate about helping people look and feel their best self? Are you excited about trends and developments that shape the beauty and personal care industry? Then you might be considering cosmetology as the ideal career choice for you. In today’s post, we answer the question – ‘Is cosmetology a good career’? What exactly…

Talking with Industry Professionals My name is Lisa Shelburg and I’ve been with KJ & Company for the past 27 years, but I’ve been doing hair and nails for 34 years. Originally, I come from South Dakota and went to school there. I’ve always wanted to do hair and it was a concern of mine…

Talking with Industry Professionals Hi, I’m Angie Lashbrook and I am at KJ & Company Salon in Cedar falls, Iowa. We are in a new development in the Industrial Park of Cedar Falls. We’ve got a lot of new businesses around us. There are gyms, there’s physical therapy & a great coffee shop. It’s a…

Talking with Industry Professionals My name is Shawn Bobst. I am the Salon & Wedding Coordinator at KJ & Company, and I’ve been here a little over 2 and a half years. I have done so many different things in the industry. I started working behind the chair, I’ve managed salons, I’ve managed a wholesale…

Talking with Industry Professionals My name is Erika Mixdorf. I’ve been in the industry for 23 years now. I am desk coordinator and inventory at KJ & Company for just over 2 years now. Kind of like another one of my coworkers, I’ve seen every avenue under the sun but never left. It’s an environment…

1. Look the part of the Beauty Industry. Having your hair, makeup and nails done prior to coming to work is very important. Also, having good personal hygiene. Your clients are trusty that you will take care of them, so start by taking care of yourself. 2. Stretch! Sounds silly but think about it… you…

“Infuse your life with action. Don’t wait for it to happen. Make your own future. Make your own hope.” – Bradley Whitford The easiest way to succeed in the beauty industry is by staying productive and using your time wisely. Being in the Midwest, we know that crazy weather can affect our normal routines. However, don’t…

What does it mean to be in the business of people? The beauty industry is an amazing industry that is ever changing. We do what we do because we get to be creative, but more importantly we get to make people feel great. This career is beautiful because we are not doing the same thing…

I have always heard that you can “Give a great haircut but if you give poor customer service, don’t expect them to return.” What does that even mean? You can give the best, most precise haircut in the world… but if you aren’t present, you don’t respect your clients time, wishes, feelings and money, don’t even…

Client and Stylist relationships can be a tricky one. It’s easy to get off topic with those who are repeat guests that we have grown to know and love. Often, we become so close that our role becomes confused with their therapist role. So how much over-sharing is too much? And what are the rules…