Finding the right salon home goes beyond just a pretty space. As a hairstylist, prioritizing a salon that fosters your professional growth can make or break the longevity of your success behind the chair. Discover how to find a supportive team environment that fosters professional growth through education and skill development. We'll discuss the importance of a salon culture that values your creativity and allows you to showcase your talents. Plus, we'll tackle practical considerations like added support and resources to look for in your salon home, that aligns with your experience and goals. Tune in and get ready to find the perfect salon to launch your dream career!

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Key Take-Aways:

1. Look at the salon culture. How is everyone treating one another.

2. Pay attention to the atmosphere. How is the interaction with clients?

3. Is there opportunity for you to grow as a stylist?

4. Reputation & integrity: Community, clients, and team/staff.

5. Look over reviews and visit in person.

6. Does the salon conduct a working/shadow or technical interview?

7. Is there a mentorship/coaching program?

8. What is their turnover rate? If it’s high, consider interviewing a couple of stylists first.

9. Is the salon open to Indie education? Do they cover the cost of classes?

10. Does the space fit the season of life you’re in? How much participation is required?

11. Find out what the compensation, expectation, and do they have a benefits pack?

12. Look out for cleanliness and organization, which shows you the foundation is there.

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1. Boundaries can have a negative connotation, but they look different to everyone.

2. Self care isn’t selfish.

3. We are guaranteed to wake up with one person for the rest of our life & it’s ourself.

4. Boundaries can be discovered through being self-aware.

5. Practice 7 layers of why for self-awareness.

6. Write out what you will and won’t put up with, and where you need help.

7. Clear communication which is a beautiful self protection piece. Use “I” statements.

8. Practice consistency and role play with someone you trust.

9. Self care, which is ways to practice self love.

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Does your salon feel like a revolving door for stylists? Are you struggling to attract and retain top talent? The secret weapon you might be missing is a happy and positive work environment! In this episode, we dive deep into the power of team morale. Learn how a thriving salon culture can become your ultimate client magnet, and lead to a more fullfilling career behind the chair.

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Key Take-aways:

1. Don’t overlook the small things: one person makes a difference.

2. Be intentional to create a great moral for a long-lasting business.

3. Be open and transparent: to foster an open culture, have an open door policy.

4. There’s so much power in listening; perception is reality. Praise publicly and critique privately.

5. Have monthly or quarterly meetings which invites open communication and a way to connect.

6. Associate each smaller goal to a deeper, meaningful goal. Have others hold you accountable or work with one of our coaches.

7. Have projects that you can work on with a team member as a collaboration.

8. Don’t forget to celebrate; and show up for one another.

9. Learn the 5 love languages and apply them to clients.

10. Provide opportunities for professional development.

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