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How many stylists a blow dry bar actually needs
The quick version: blow dry bar staffing ratio: Plan one stylist for every two to three operating chairs during peak periods. Add one front-desk or support employee for every four to six stylists, depending…
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Blow drying thick hair faster without cutting corners
Straight answer: how to blow dry thick hair faster: Remove excess water with a microfiber towel, then divide…
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When a round brush is worn out, and how to tell
Quick answer: How often to replace round brushes: replace them every 6–12 months with regular salon use, or…
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Cutting salon no-shows without punishing regulars
The essentials: How to reduce no shows in a salon: Require card details when booking, send confirmations immediately,…
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Why a blow dry turns frizzy, and how to stop it
The short answer: Why does hair go frizzy after blow drying? Hair becomes frizzy when the cuticle stays raised from excess heat,…
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EPLI for salons: when it starts to matter
Short version: Employment practices liability insurance salon coverage protects the business against claims from employees or applicants involving wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment,…
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Chair renters and insurance: who covers what
Quick answer: Insurance for hairdressers renting a chair usually requires your own hairdressing liability policy, even when the salon has cover. Choose…
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Brushless motors, and what they change for a salon
Short version: A brushless motor hair dryer uses electronically controlled magnets instead of carbon brushes to spin its motor. This design typically…
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A maintenance schedule that keeps dryers alive
Bottom line: salon dryer maintenance schedule: Clean the lint filter after every use, inspect the cord, plug, nozzle and airflow weekly, and…