by Michael Johnston | Oct 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
Early in the year, American Salon magazine had a story pointing out some of the pros & cons of working in a commission salon or a rental salon. The article didn’t say that one was better than the other, but it did point out a few things a stylist...
by Michael Johnston | Oct 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
It wasn’t until after I completed cosmetology school and passed my State Board Exam that I realized there was a whole lotta stuff that no one bothered to tell me. So now I am going to tell you. Below is a list of things I eventually figured out for myself...
by Michael Johnston | Oct 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
4 – Figure Out Where You Want To Live, and Go There. Why spend years of your life trying to establish a clientele in a city or state that you do not like. Eventually you will move and need to build a clientele all over again; or, spend the rest of your life...
by Michael Johnston | Oct 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
7 – Should You Look For a Position As An Assistant? Maybe. The right answers depends upon your long term goals. For many new stylists, an assistant position is like winning the lottery! Not only does it come with a regular paycheck and “Tips”, but...
by Michael Johnston | Sep 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
When you are looking to buy study materials, carefully read what you are getting before opening your wallet. Here are few things to be on the lookout for: There is one company selling test questions from May & July, 2014. And they tell you this right on...
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