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‎ Around the country, salons and spas are trying to handle the new normal of COVID-19. Most businesses are operating under full capacity in

Five years ago, Sean and I founded Boulevard to solve a pain point that we had experienced personally: we wanted to streamline the client ex

‎ 1. Clayton Hawkins Los Angeles native Clayton Hawkins is a hairstylist represented by Starworks Artists. His clients include Elizabeth Ol

‎ Staying abreast of inventory management for spas and salons can be challenging. There’s a lot already happening in day-to-day operations.

‎ Show of hands: Who likes to send text messages to clients for upcoming appointments? Now keep your hand up if you’ve ever: ... accidental

It’s hard to make time for salon scheduling while juggling all your other responsibilities, especially in a post-pandemic world. Make it eas

‎ Do you think you’re ready to be a salon manager? While the job may look similar to that of frontline stylists, taking on a leadership role

Am I honoring this culture, or simply imitating it? We’ve all heard it in the media. The endless battle of cultural “appropriation” versus “

‎ So your spa is the destination for pampering and relaxation in your area. You’ve got highly skilled professionals and world-class services

‎ When asked about the best method for designing advertisements, Leo Burnett, the genius who came up with Tony the Tiger and the Marlboro Ma

A fully-stocked salon can meet every possible beauty need, but it doesn’t come cheap for owners. The average total cost of beauty salon equi

‎ Going back to natural hair was a return to my truth. Growing up as a black woman before the natural hair wave came about, having your hair

I’m a sucker for a good offer, and chances are, you are too. Honey, the popular browser extension that was acquired by PayPal last year for

If you've ever been forced to sit uncomfortably for a long period of time, whether it's a movie, an airplane, or getting your own hair done,

Monthly memberships. For many, the first thing that comes to mind are streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+. Second mig

Real talk: I’m a freelance writer, so dropping over $200 for a cut-and-style is at best, not something I take lightly, and at worst, utterly

1. Treat hair salon promotions as community initiatives One important thing to remember about hair salons is that they aren’t just beauty bu

All proprietors know that anyone can face a temporary shutdown. As a salon owner, you might face anything from unexpected repairs to widespr

The beauty industry typically holds its own during a recession thanks to the “lipstick effect,” where people indulge in little luxuries even

Like any business, beauty salons have their ups and downs, but you never know when you’ll be faced with a true crisis. For instance, COVID-1

‎ Salon and spa professionals understand that business has its ups and downs. During the holidays you get inventive with promotions, and whe

‎ Fact: Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) went into effect January 1, 2020 in California, and has real implications for the beauty service industry. AB5

While the road forward remains unclear, more resources emerge every day to empower salon owners and independent stylists in this time of cri