Here’s how award-winning hairstylist Jay Mahmood trusts his instincts— even when other people think differently. Jay Mahmood hasn’t worked behind the chair for more than a decade. Even still, he... read more →
Business
A former Contessa winner and her business partner expand on a winning formula at Espace C, a Montreal salon. After seven years in business, Ann-Marie Goupil (who won the Contessa... read more →
With the potential to become a big part of your styling repertoire, here’s why creating a festival experience can be important for your brand. There’s no question that bold colour,... read more →
After almost losing her salon, Toronto-based hairstylist Lisa Dinh shared her touching story about the trials and tribulations of salon owning, proving her passion and dedication that helped her stay... read more →
From naturally derived ingredients to sustainable packaging, preserving the environment is becoming top of mind for many companies. These brands are going above and beyond to pave the way for... read more →
For the past 25 years, we’ve seen the business of Canadian salons change and evolve. Find out what three successful business experts have to say about what’s here to stay,... read more →
With the salon industry’s growing need to stay on par with the ever-evolving online world, harnessing the power of digital is key when it comes to setting yourself apart. Matthew... read more →
When clients want to change their hair colour from light to dark or vice versa (and just about everywhere in between), protecting hair from the inside out becomes all the... read more →
In Toronto’s High Park neighbourhood, one salon is offering a premium experience that includes everyone. “We always wanted to work together,” says Mirka Srom, who, along with her husband, Ethan... read more →
What if you could go back in time and give yourself the best career advice you’ve ever received? We spoke to three very successful Canadian salon owners to ask what... read more →
https://vimeo.com/269654118 When a client walks into your salon, they are looking for a relaxing escape from their daily routines: an opportunity to indulge in a comfortable colour service that will... read more →
With the recent minimum wage increase in Ontario—and another one on its way next year— many small businesses are shifting gears to accommodate this major change. But for salon owners,... read more →
