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How Filament Hair Inc Increased Profitability and accountability with SalonScale

Community, Customer Stories / By salonscale-admin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTRM61hmaKA The Challenge Kaj Olafsen, owner of Filament Hair Inc. in Edmonton, Alberta, was struggling with accountability when it came to the salon’s color usage. Balayages and vivids were becoming more popular, but there was a breakdown in communication about what was being mixed and how it was being used. This resulted in sometimes mixing …

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Going Solo Doesn’t Mean Alone

Community, Independent Stylists, Staff Resources / By Lynzie Smith

In 2012 I became an Independent Artist, and frankly, I was overwhelmed with navigating Entrepreneurship. I quickly realized that I had a lot to learn in terms of business. As I looked within my community, I found few opportunities to network with other Independent Artists and craved the connection I left within my commission-based salon. As Entrepreneurs, we have so many obligations. By learning from one another, we can quickly scale and avoid pitfalls that come from trial and error! Thankfully, our industry is adapting, recognizing the shifts that have come. Slowly, we’ve seen communities pop up with true collaboration values.

A Place for Everyone at SalonScale

Community / By TJ O'Donnell

No matter where you are in your journey, we promise to meet you there. We’ve seen salons just starting out, join SalonScale, who are able to make a profit on their first year of business.
We’ve seen booth renters, excited about the opportunity to be an entrepreneur, really dive into their business and find success.
We’ve seen stylists make the jump to become a suite owner, and encouraged them as they navigated this new but exciting territory. Whether you’re a suite owner, booth renter or salon owner – there is a place for you here at SalonScale.

Want to know the Biggest Flaw in the Salon Industry?

Leave a Comment / Business Tips, Community, Independent Stylists, Salon Management, Salon Managers / By Michelle Fergusson

Want to hear a secret?

Well first, let’s shed some light on the facts about the salon industry. Over 80% of salons fail before they even reach their second year of operation.

So, do you want to know the biggest flaw in our industry?

Feature Q+A- Jessica Le Textur Salon Calgary Alberta

Community, Customer Stories / By Alicia Soulier

We had a chance to catch up with Jessica Le, Salon Owner of Textur Salon in Calgary, AB to hear about her story on implementing SalonScale in her salon! @textursaloncalgary SalonScale: How long have you been a SalonScale salon/user for? Jessica: 5-6 months SalonScale: How long did it take for you to start seeing the …

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Feature Q+A- Diana Foster Suite Owner Whistler BC

Community, Customer Stories / By Alicia Soulier

We caught up with Diana Foster (@sucosonic, @sucosbeauty) soloprenuer in Whistler, B.C. When signing up with SalonScale she was operating out of Suco’s and has just recently announced she is their proud new owner! Show her your support and give her and her salon a follow! SalonScale: How long have you been in the salon …

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Feature Q+A- Allana Parks from Elixir Hair Studio

Community, Customer Stories / By Alicia Soulier

We had a chance to catch up with Allana Parks, Salon Owner of Elixir Hair Studio in St. Albert, AB. One of our #salonscalemovement champions, Allana took the plunge and implemented SalonScale in her salon and hasn’t looked back since. SalonScale: How long have you been a Salon Scale salon/user for? Allana: I’ve been using …

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Kristie’s Story – Implementing SalonScale

Community, Customer Stories / By Alicia Soulier

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