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Sally Beauty Cultivate - For Women by Women

Helping women beauty entrepreneurs

Is Your Business Telling the Right Story?

Six tips

What is Business Personal Property Insurance?

How much money have you invested in shears, hot tools, and product?

Cancer Survivor Beauty & Support Day

Philanthropy idea for salons.

Festival Season Lookbook

These Pravana looks deserve all the heart-eyes!

Stretches for Hairstylist Wrist Pain

Oh, those aching wrists.

10 Treats that Improve Your Locks

What have you eaten for your hair lately?

Social Media Content for Hairstylists

Yours to share!

Beauty Changes Lives Experience Exposed

An experience worth your time.

AHP Members Save with Salon & Spa Benefits

Eight different insurance options, including disability insurance for hairstylists.

Inside the World of NBA Barbers

A look at what it's really like to cut top players.

Say Goodbye to These 3 Things in 2018

Off to bigger and better!

Free Hair Color Webinar

Bring more creative colors into your salon.

2018 Hair Color Trend Forecast

Which color should you be stocking up?

Boost Holiday Gift Card Sales

Simple tips to increase your sales this holiday season.

Retail for Men

Product-neutral ideas that will fly off your retail shelves.

Getting a Male Client Into the Salon

Strategies to coax a first-time male client into your salon.

What You Need to Know About Movember

How familiar are you with this mustache movement?

Inviting Male Clients Into Your Salon

Have you tried extending an invite?

AHP Members Save with Hello Salon Pro

The new Birchbox for salon professionals.

Trending for Fall … According to Pravana

When your client asks for a fresh Fall haircolor.

Industry Elevation Through Consumer Education

Need social media content to share with your clients?

AHP Book Club

Check out this chair side inspirational guide.

Salon and Spa Relief Fund

Help beauty professionals affected by hurricane Harvey.

3 Steps to Defining Your Brand

What is YOUR brand?

7 Things I Have Learned About Gossip From The Beauty Industry

Are you a gossip girl?

Your Brand is NOT Your Logo

A logo is powerless without a solid brand behind it.

Mid-Year SMART Goals

Are you trending to accomplish your annual goals?

Scholarships for Cosmetology Education

For cos students and professionals

10 Ways to Improve Yourself During Slow Periods at Work

What are you doing today to get closer to your dreams?

5 Things to Do During Slow Times

Quit wasting your time.

5 Funny Hairstylist Memes

finger on cell phone Share with clients or just have a good laugh!

Where to Find Continuing Education for Hairstylists

Continuing education is essential but where can you find it?

How do I choose cosmetology insurance? | Three tips for choosing cosmetologist insurance

This is not an investment that should be made based on cost alone.

4 Musts for Good Customer Service

Here are the top 4 touch points to focus on for good customer service.

How To Make a Trip to Your Salon A Special Occasion

campaign toast Loyal clients and raving fans are a product of the experience you provide.

First Impressions & Body Language

handshake Body language has four times more influence on first impressions than anything you say.

Salon Owners’ Luncheon at 901 Academy

An event we won't soon forget!

Gaining Clients Through Social Media

This incredible tool literally puts potential clients at our fingertips.

Strategic Partnerships for Hair Pros

You don't have to be the only person working to grow your clientele.

Clients Are Window Shopping

The best location so clients can find your salon

10 Promotion DON’Ts

Running a promotion is great but don't...

The Best Hairstylist Marketing Strategies to Fill YOUR Chair

How do you know which marketing strategies are best for your business?

Define Your Target Client

Why it’s important to take this crucial first step.

New Website and Education Series

blue hair professional collaborating We're thrilled to finally unveil our new website and education series.

Insurance Lingo

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Think You're Already Covered?

blog image All beauty professionals should have their own liability insurance.

Texas Allows Services at Special Events

Texas HB 104 was signed into law on June 1, 2015.

Georgia Combines Cosmetology and Barbers' Boards

Pursuant to the enactment of Georgia HB 314, effective July 1, 2015, the Georgia State Board of Barbers and the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology will combine to create a new board called the

Iowa Reduces CE Hours for Barbers

Until now, the Iowa Board of Barbering has required that licensed barbers complete eight hours of continuing education every two years.

Hair Braiding Exempt from Licensure in Maine

Maine SB 296, which was recently signed into law, provides that a person who provides only hair braiding services is not required to hold a state barbering or cosmetology license.

Maryland Introduces Barber-Stylist Limited License

Recently enacted Maryland HB 587 establishes a new barber-stylist limited license for practitioners providing the services of "cutting, razor cutting, or styling hair; shaving or

Hair Braiding in Arkansas

Hair braiding is now exempt from professional license requirements in Arkansas. Arkansas HB 1177 was signed into law by Governor Hutchinson on March 15, 2015.

New Alaska Law Affects Manicurists

Alaska House Bill 131 was signed into law by Governor Walker on May 29, 2015. This new law affects all professionals performing manicures in Alaska. The law changes the existing state law in several important ways, including:

Montana's "Barbering Nonchemical" License

HB 81, signed by Governor Bullock on February 17, 2015, creates a new mandatory state license in Montana for “barbering nonchemical.” The new law provides that a person may