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Have you ever heard the saying, “ you are what you eat ?” Well, if you haven’t… now you have! This saying not only applies to your overall health and nutrition, but to how your skin looks and feels as well. As the largest organ in the body, your skin can benefit from the same nutrition you get from different food groups that have a positive effect on your heart health and other organs. Crazy, right?! Good nutrition is key when it comes to having a happy heart and healthy lifestyle. Instead of constantly being on the latest fad or “quick fix” diet, focus on finding a lifelong, realistic approach to healthy eating, and eat with joy, flexibility, and, most importantly, balance . Instead of cutting out pizza completely, make homemade cauliflower crust with fresh vegetables as toppings. Are you craving something extra sweet for dessert? Make a “chocolate shake” using Shakeology and add a few of your favorite sprinkles. Are you thinking of having a burger and fries for dinner? ...

This is a topic that has been on my mind lately when thinking about guest care. One thing guests search for in a salon environment is professionalism. A professional atmosphere can help someone feel comfortable and at ease. Maintaining a professional salon does not mean it won't be a fun! It will be because you work there! Here are a few tips on setting the right vibe at your salon. Conversation . One simple thing I learned at the beginning of my career is always keep the conversation guest focused. Don't get me wrong I'm sure they enjoy hearing about what's going on in your life too, but that time is really about them and their hair. Clothing and appearance. We are lucky to work in an industry where you can express your personal style. So whatever that look may be, present the best version of yourself. After a while coloring my bleach stains in with a sharpie, just doesn't cut it! Haha! Keep a clean and organized station and salon.  First impressions are ever...

I can’t believe February is over, and we are also (almost) all the way through winter. I don’t know about you, but so far, the year has been flying by. I don’t want to finish out the month without channeling our attention towards one of the most IMPORTANT months of the year — February! Why is February so important you might ask?! February is American Heart Month, and we use this month to raise awareness about heart disease and the many ways you can help yourself, friends, family, and the community with fighting for their health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 lives are faced with death because of it. Heart disease has affected all of us in some way, shape or form, and it is important to know that there are things you and your family can do to help prevent heart disease and make healthy, lifelong choices! Here are THREE very important tips to keep your healthy lifestyle in check and your heart health st...

Cold and flu season is here! Working closely with so many people, it can be a challenge to avoid getting sick this time of year. Below are a few tips to help you stay healthy this winter. Keeping healthy is so important because, if we are not behind the chair, we are not making money! Wash your hands...often! Doing shampoos makes this one pretty easy, but remember to wash your hands throughout the day as well. Clean your station at the beginning and end of your shift. Wipe down the chair and tools you used that day. Don't touch your face. This helps with skincare too of course! Eat healthy. Feed your body the vitamins it needs for a healthy immune system. Get plenty of sleep. Sleep deprivation can weaken the immune system. Relax. Do more of what helps you stress-less.

We hope you all had a wonderful season in the salon and are getting a well deserved break to spend time with friends and family. Merry Christmas!  Love, Lori and Marielle

Does your salon offer airbrush makeup? We just introduced it to our list of services and have been loving it! The makeup goes on beautifully and there are so many beautiful colors and highlighters to play with. It has been a great addition to our salon services. I wanted to do a holiday look that was natural and glowing. Perfect for parties and gatherings day or night! For this shimmery holiday look I used a mix of Temptu and Aveda makeup. Listed below are the colors I used on my beautiful model Gretta. Temptu- Brilliant Glow in Fair as primer Airbrush Ivory foundation Blush-nude pink White shimmer on cheekbones as a highlighter Aveda- Copper Haze on eyes Kola lip liner Mango Juice lip glaze

It is officially 3 weeks until Christmas and officially the most wonderful, crazy busy time of the year!  Especially, in the beauty biz!   You’re working extra hours, you’re booked solid, you’re shopping, you’re baking, you’re drinking a lot of champagne.    You are hosting and going to parties, the list goes on…  It can be exhausting!    Below are a few tips to help you  TAKE CARE of YOURSELF this Holiday Season without spending hours at the gym or skipping the Holiday treats you love.  Balance is Key! #1   Drink more water than you usually do.   I try to do drink at least 10oz more than usual.   Remember a good goal is to start with half your body weight in ounces. #2   Skip the sweets .   Sugar is not your friend.   It adds pounds, causes heart disease and premature aging, just to say a few.   #3   Be mindful of your portions .   You do not have to deprive yoursel...

Searching for the perfect holiday gift for a friend or family member? Click the links below to view our Flourish favorites gift list! Happy Shopping! Dyson Supersonic and Ouai Products ,  BeautyBio Bright Eyes Set ,  Flourish Journal ,  T3 Styling Wand ,  Aveda Paddle Brush ,  Slipsilk Pillow Case

Here in Michigan, changing seasons means our skins needs change. The winter can be a difficult time to maintain glowing, moisturized skin, but the tips below can certainly help!  Drink water. I know you've heard this a thousand times, but there are so many benefits besides just keeping you hydrated. You can also try swapping your morning coffee for green tea. The bonus is you can use a pretty reusable water bottle to drink from! Use a humidifier. Turning on the furnace means very dry air. I love my humidifier in the winter! It helps keep my skin from drying out by putting moisture back in the air. I definitely notice a difference when I don't use it. Replace your light weight moisturizer for a heavier cream. Help your guests change up their skin care routine, by showing them new products. I usually have summer and winter skin and hair care, so be sure your guests know it is a good idea to switch it up! It is not something a lot of people think about! Limit your shower a...

RETAIL- and the STYLIST Like it or not...Recommending retail is part of the service.   Think about it… If you do not recommend the tools you used and teach them how to recreate the fabulous look you gave them, you are not fully servicing your guest!   Show them you care by recommending what is best for their specific needs and you win their trust and create a raving fan -raving fans come back!   It is a fact that a guest  who  purchases just 1 product from you is 30% more likely to RETURN than one who does not.   Lets think about it, would you be able to recreate your guests look with out the products you used on them?   How do you expect your guests too?   Teach them to recreate the look you gave them & you will stand out as a professional and look like a genius! We promise it is not that hard!  It is as easy as 1.2..3... Consultation is key! Choose products YOU believe in! How is your attitude?   ...

How do you make more money in the salon industry? You can increase your prices, work more hours or you can maximize every appointment on your books! What do I mean by that? As service providers it is important to dive deep into what our guests are looking for and provide the best solution. So how do we do this? It all starts with a THOROUGH consultation. Find out what your guest's needs are by using photos, asking open ended questions and talking about their routine of at home care. Doing a thorough consultation helps you make better recommendations and gain the client's trust. This will lead to a connection and give you the confidence to suggest ideas, products and your guest will feel truly cared for. So THAT'S how you maximize your day at the salon! Make the MOST of EVERY appointment! To help improve your consultations visit the tools tab on flourishbeautybiz.com for a FREE downloadable list of our favorite consultation questions! Share it with your team during a...

It is officially fuzzy socks, cozy sweaters, comfort foods and pumpkin season!   The only problem is that typical fall foods tend to come in the the form of carb-heavy dishes or calorie-rich desserts.   But don’t you worry, we got you covered.   No need to derail your diet or go cray with your eating! A few of our favorite ways to Enjoy Fall Flavors. Spice Things Up with CINNAMON Cinnamon can not only help regulate your blood sugar, it’s particular flavor can also help you cut back on added sugar when you are making holiday treats.   Sprinkle it in coffee and oatmeal.     Go Crazy with APPLES Who does not love this yummy fall fruit?   One medium apple contains about 14 % of your RDA for vitamin C and over 4 grams of fiber.   Plus as the old saying goes, “ an apple a day, keeps the doctor away “   We  love to add them to salads, sandwiches and just snack on them throughput the day.  (If you add a little fresh...

It's the end of the week. You're with one of your last guests of the day. You can't wait to put your feet up and start a new Netflix binge worthy show. Sometimes a little chill time (and maybe a glass of wine) is all you need to recharge. SOMETIMES though you need more before you head back to the salon for a busy week. It is so hard to do what we do and not feel inspired while doing it!...that made sense right? Hah! Guests look to us for what's new, what's current, how can we make them feel trendy or just updated? As stylist, makeup artist, nail techs and everything in between, a lack of fresh ideas can really show in our work. It doesn't have to be anything major, but sometimes re-imagining a classic cut or trying a new lip color is all the change someone might need. SO how do we stay current and creative? Where does this flow of inspiration come from? We are lucky in our industry to have endless images, classes and seminars available to us. Sometimes thoug...

Guest retention can literally make or break your business!    In the Beauty Biz we are selling way more than a fabulous service.  We also, need to build relationships and deliver an Amazing Experience.    1.  The Service.   Are you constantly focusing on the quality of your work?  Pay attention to the detail.  Take time during your consultation, make sure your shampoos are amazing!  Keep your work area and guests clean, sections should be precise and color only on the hair.   Attend advanced education to stay current and up to date.  Guests love to know you are staying on top of your Beauty Game.  Plus, it will help inspire you and help give ideas for change.  Guests love to know your suggestions for them.   2.  The Relationship.   People buy from People!  Genuinely caring about each guest is something that cannot be trained.  It comes from the heart.  Every...

How do you attract new guests to your salon? New clientele are a vital part to growing and sustaining your business. Whether you are a new or seasoned stylist, it is always important to attract new guests. Below are some effective, affordable ways to market your business which will lead to new faces coming through your salon door! Have a loyalty program. I have the choice of many coffee shops where I live. Hooray for coffee! The one I like to frequent has a great loyalty program (and great coffee). It's the icing on the cake when I earn a free drink! Guests at your salon will feel appreciated when they earn a percentage off or a free service. They are easy to implement too. It can be anything from a punch card or an app on their phone. Ask loyal guests for referrals. If they love sitting in your chair, they will love to help you grow your business! Simply give out a few business cards and ask if they would pass them along to friends and family. An added incentive is to start a ...

Do you track your numbers?? I listened to a podcast this week and was surprised by the amount of stylist that do not pay attention to their numbers.  I know numbers do not always come easy to us "Creative" peeps but it is so important to know where you are in order to Flourish!  There are two ways to grow your biz.  You can do more clients or have the clients you have, spend more.  I recommend tracking these numbers weekly at a minimum.  Keeping score will help keep you on track.   Ways to grow your client count are referrals, retention and pre-booking.  Ways to increase your average ticket are retail sales, add- ons and price increase.   At our salon we also track our Benchmarks.  These are measurements of standards of excellence which results can be compared.  Sounds like an ear-full but these benchmarks make it easy for us to measure where we are and where we have opportunities to grow.   My four...

You've received your Flourish journal in the mail, but where do you start!? First...get your favorite pens (we LOVE office supplies!). Now that you have something to write with you simply begin on page 5 and take the personal audit. This will give you an idea of where you are and where you want to be. Answering these questions may surprise you on how much you can learn about yourself! Now for the REALLY fun part! Goal setting! You will set 90 day personal and professional goals. I love goal setting and I think writing them down helps tremendously in making them happen! Remember to be realistic. Think about what you can do in the next 90 days to reach a longer term goal like one year or five years from now!  After your goals are set the journal will guide you day to day in following up with your plan. Daily goal setting, numbers tracking, current inspirations and so much more will go into your journal. Using the Flourish journal everyday will keep you on track to reaching lo...

Giving Back is ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA! Giving back, is as simple as it sounds, can be easy as volunteering your time and talents or donating to a cause.  Crazy thing is we find that by giving back we always gain more than we give!   Our Salon has been selected to be an affiliate salon for Hello Gorgeous, a non-profit organization providing red-carpet makeovers to help restore the beauty cancer steals.  Today was our training day and tomorrow will be our first makeover.  I am so excited and humbled to be a part of such an amazing organization.  The stories I’ve read and heard about these Gorgeous Strong Women are life changing!   Top 6 reasons you should Give Back! Make a Difference!   The cool thing about volunteering your time is that you get to choose where and how you make an impact.  Find a cause near and dear to your heart and find a way to help- you will love seeing your direct impact. Use your Expertise!  In the beaut...

The day that we have been working towards has arrived! After many hours, coffee shop meetings, planning sessions, more meetings, frustrations, exciting moments our vision is on paper in the form of a journal! We are so happy to announce that our Flourish Beauty Biz Balance journal is now available for purchase on Amazon ! Now what exactly is the Flourish journal you ask? It is the product of two hairstylist (us!) looking for inspiration behind the chair and our solution to being more organized and goal oriented. We designed it for anyone in the salon industry looking for some balance, an easy way to track their numbers, and someone who wants to grow their business and connect with a community of like minded people! So check out the book and tell us what you think! You can follow along for updates on our journal journey on Instagram and Facebook @Flourishbeautybiz. We would love to hear from you and get to know you! HAPPY FLOURISHING!

What are your DREAMS?   What do you think it would be SUPER COOL if…   Take a few minutes to think about it; Who you really are.   What is important to you.   What makes you happy.   What do you you want? How is your physical health, mental health, career or purpose, spirituality, finances, family life, love life, social life?   Now grab a pen and paper and start writing, write whatever comes to your mind.   The fabulous and not so fabulous things you want, want to do or maybe want to stop.   Be honest with yourself.   This is for your eyes only and a great place to see what you really want out of life.   Now lets set some GOALS!!!!!   Make sure they are: S.M.A.R.T. Specific =>                                                               ...