Category: Career tips

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…

Stylist-client relationships can be tricky, especially with repeat customers. How much personal sharing is too much? And what about small talk when you’re getting to know each other? In this blog post, we’ll share tips on developing a trusting stylist-client relationship. Conversation in the Salon: How to Be Professional and Build Trust Talking like a…

Considering a career in the health & beauty industry can be a fun, exciting and an innovating career choice. Are you wanting to get started but certain fears are holding you back? Some common fears are; can I cut hair properly? Will I make enough money to support my family? Are there salons in my…

A question we hear a lot “what’s the difference between a salon & your school?” Believe it or not, but there are a number of benefits from getting services performed by students in training. We’ve put together our top 10 benefits of beauty school services. Supervised Professionals in Training People tend to get nervous when…

As Beauty professionals, Instagram along with other social media sites are very important tools for us to use when building our businesses [our brands]. It is an easy way for us to showcase our work, gain exposure, attract new clients and it can even lead to the possibility of future job opportunities. When it comes…

What’s an image and why is it important? In this blog post, we will delve into the significance of an image in your career and for your brand, as well as provide steps to enhance it. What is Image? Image is the collection of external messages that we communicate (intentionally or not) about our inner…