Flourish

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...

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...

We wrote this journal because we know that the Beauty Biz can be CRAZY busy and that the day can easily get away from you.  This is why it is so important to plan for your goals and give thanks for your blessings! We love starting our Day with Gratitude... This helps to change your perspective and outlook on so many things.  By focusing on what you grateful for you will find yourself; happier, healthier, more optimistic and like-able ;-)  Journaling forces us to write down our goals, which makes us more likely to achieve them.  Helps to give clarity.  Helps you focus and stay accountable.  It is a safe place to release your fears and struggles.   We hope Flourish Beauty Biz Journal will give you a place to do all of the above, PLUS focus on key growth indicators in the salon world, while incorporating health and creating a beautiful life.  People that are happy and healthy naturally perform at a higher level and FLOURISH!

BEAUTY SLEEP is a REAL thing!!! Did you know that there is a direct connection between poor or lack of sleep and accelerated aging, weight gain, weakened immune system, slower detoxification, anxiety and even brain damage.  YIKES!  In the Beauty Biz we not only need to be able to perform precisely, with grace and a smile, we need to look the part, we need to always be fresh and in style.  Not getting enough sleep makes it hard to FLOURISH.   Think about it...   lack of sleep = dark circle and bags under eyes, foggy brain, and increased chance of getting sick.    I firmly believe we are in the best industry ever.  However, it can be physically and mentally exhausting.  We are always "ON" It is our job to give 110% to each and everyone of our guests.  WE are BEAUTY BIZ ATHLETES ,  training for the a marathon, which is our career.  Athlete's know they need to allow their body to rest to and rejuvenate ...

In the Beauty Biz we are constantly " ON " and usually surrounded by peeps!  Which can be SOOOOO much fun and yet can be SOOOO exhausting .   Can you relate? If you are reading this I am confident that you can, we are probably a lot alike!  I am sure you LOVE your guests as much as I do & care deeply about them.  Use your energy to make them feel comfortable & valued, while meeting their beauty needs.  Which is AWESOME and part of being a Super Stylist, but to continue to FLOURISH in this biz it is important to take time to REST & RECHARGE !  This can look different for everyone.  Some peeps need time alone and some peeps thrive on being with others... Have you ever thought about what you need or whether or not you are an introvert or extrovert? Introverts tend to: like being around peeps in small doses love being around certain peeps need to pull back to recharge tend to be more sensitive- especially to o...

45% of Employees   will leave a salon within the first 2 years - Shoot Dang! & 65% left while they were still happy - Say What??? I don't know about you but statistics like these make me want to pull my hair out!  LOL  On a more serious note, One of the hardest things about owning a Salon is when a team member decides it is time to move on.   For me it is not just the the fact that they are leaving it is that  our industry seams to struggle with professionalism on this matter.   I am always sad to see stylist go, but am very supportive of peeps following their dreams.  Lets just have integrity and keep all our bridges in tact.   So if it is time to move on and start a new dream - make the transition as smooth as possible… Be Honest   Embrace transparency. When it comes to leaving, a little honesty goes a long way. Talk to your boss, let them know what your plans. ...

Welcome to the Flourish blog! Flourish has been a labor of love between myself and Marielle over the past year. After attending a salon industry conference and being inspired we decided it was time to take action! This project is a way for us to share our knowledge and become more involved in the salon community that we love. With a combined 40 years experience in the industry, wearing the hats of stylist, sales director, educators, mentors, artistic director and current salon owner. We hope you find inspiration and motivation through our posts and blog. Follow along on Instagram, Facebook for more. We hope to inspire you!  Happy Flourishing! xoxo Lori

THE BEST WAY TO PREDICT THE FUTURE IS TO CREATE IT! Have you ever taken the time to think about what you want your life to look like this week, this month, this year...over the next five years?  Believe me this is sooooooo important to do- life goes by whether you are ready or not.  The good news is that the Beauty industry is full of opportunities to fit any lifestyle.  It's up to you to decide what that looks like. The best way to do this is to PLAN.  We all have the same 24 hours in a day, it is all about how you use them.   Take some time to really think about your life.  What are your priorities?  What do you want to accomplish in the next 12 months?  Now grab a piece of paper, your phone or download the form below.   Write down your professional and personal goals?  Be specific. Think about relationships, health, training, finances, faith, hobbies, habits, travel...whatever comes to mind.  No holding back...