Salon business, like many other businesses, has a fairly predictable pattern; it tends to be slower in a couple weeks in August/September, has a dip between October and November before the holidays when it gets insane, and then January and February can be pretty quiet. 

Salon Emotion by L'Oréal Professional Products Division is a pioneering program to support the development, business growth and future success of the salon industry. Estetica has talked to Elizabeth Strusz (E Claire Salon, IL) to get an insider's view of the practical implications of the program.

Ronit Enos, business strategist and performance coach, teaches salon owners how to have a million dollar mindset.

“In order to create the life you want, you need to master keeping yourself motivated so you can take the kind of action needed to attain your goals, which for most are financial freedom and a happy life,” says Ronit Enos, Business Strategist and Ideation Coach. And, those who realize their goals know that it is largely dependent on motivation.

In the hair industry for almost 25 years, Lisa Whiteman reveals her top professional salon tips ton how to get it right first time when meeting new clients.

The most successful stylists know they must conquer more than just the latest styling techniques. So how do they make it rain dollar signs?

Alex Dobao is an international beauty business whisperer, holding all the secrets to success from a financial standpoint. Today we get deep into the concept of spending too much time in the salon and how it is important to always remember you are the host of your business place, not your "home."

Alex Dobao is a beauty business whisperer, holding the secrets to success from a financial standpoint. Today we get deep into the concept of how bad business habits can cost you your business, and how to identify these in a salon owner. Below he writes his column to show how 10 issues can guarantee failure...

Staff motivation is an issue for many businesses, and the salon and spa industry is no stranger to this issue. In a client centric business, you must do your best as the business manager or owner to motivate your staff and provide a pleasant work environment.

Alex Dobao is an international beauty business whisperer, holding all the secrets to success from a financial standpoint. Today we get deep into the concept of happiness and how it is an important, if not essential part of being a fruitful salon owner.