Category Archives: Talent
Be a Leader in the Salon and Spa Industry
Our industry consists mostly of self-taught leaders—few of us possess formal MBAs in business. Instead, our limited skills are acquired through trial and error at the School of Hard Knocks. We depend on a mixture of limited courses provided by … Continue reading →
Part 2 Spa Retail: Make-up Styles
THE LOOK: Polished and Professional The office isn’t a bastion of pearls and conservative peach eye shadow anymore. Women are at the top of most of today’s industries (and if they’re not there yet, they’re climbing). Depending on her trade, … Continue reading →
Barbie Gets Glamorous With Hairdreams and The Doves For Sandy Recovery Efforts
Barbie was never a slacker in the glam department, but in the talented hands of the staff of the Doves Studio in Santa Monica, she’s really got it going on! The Doves crew recently partnered with Hairdreams hair extensions to … Continue reading →
Ask the Experts: Showcasing Your Work
What are the most important elements on how to showcase color in a photo shoot? “Remember color is what you compare it to. Things showcase well when you have something ‘next’ to them. For example, you make a beautiful level … Continue reading →
Hairspray, High Heels, & Second Hand Smoke
What happens behind the chair, doesn’t always stay there. “Hairspray, High Heels, & Second Hand Smoke” takes us through hairdresser Frank Meyers’ journey of cosmetology. From a life-changing move to Fort Worth, where he assisted well-known stylist Phillip Totter at … Continue reading →
Hair News: Ted Gibson’s $1200 Haircut
Celebrity hairstylist Ted Gibson will raise the price of his haircut from $950 to $1200, effective January 1, 2013. With a current wait time of one month to eight weeks, Gibson deems the price increase necessary given his increasing popularity … Continue reading →
Designers, Runaways, Hairstylist, and Hair Trends 2013
The fashion designers and the stylists they work with have set the trends for 2013. Which trends will be in the forefront for Spring? Review the shows, the designer, the stylist and the trend. NEW YORK SHOW: Rebecca Minkoff LEAD … Continue reading →
5 Ways to Lock in a Loyal Clientele
You’re at the top of your game. You’re booked solid and you know what your clients want before they sit down in your chair. You have your services down to a science and you can practically do your job with … Continue reading →
Using Facebook to Attract Salon Positions
Working in the beauty industry is very competitive. It takes more than talent to connect with the right salon or spa. Your resume and portfolio may be professional, but what does your facebook image say about you. More and more … Continue reading →
Beacon Student Competition Opens
The Beacon entry process was designed to help guide you from student to salon professional. The professional portfolio created during this process includes everything you need to WOW potential employers. Entries are judged on creativity, professionalism, and overall content. Please … Continue reading →








