Flourish

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 =>                                                               ...

No matter how you break it down or whatever business you are in, there are 2 ways to grow your business.   Increase the amount of guests you see and/or   increase the amount of money they spend in your biz. Today lets talk about making the most of the time you have with each guest. It all starts with a killer consultation.   During this time it is your job to uncover the needs of the guest.   This opens the doors for you to do your job and consult, educate and recommend products and other services to ensure your guests NEEDS  are met. Think about it, we all want to look our best, including our guests.   Not only when they leave the salon, but the next day and the next and the day after that.   If you do not educate your guests on the products and services they need to recreate their style at home - You not only are not doing your job, you are missing opportunities.   Remember, Your guests are paying you for your time, ...

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...

Be our GUEST... GUESTS are EVERYTHING to your business.    Without them, we cease to exist. There are on average 20 salons or more that a guest will drive past on their way to see YOU!!    We can’t afford to take that for granted. We would be CRAZY to think that our guests are a sure thing!  You need to make sure you CONNECT.   SMILE, s ay Hello, make the guest feel comfortable.    Nothing can compare with a genuine welome, “Im so glad to see you”   From the second that YOUR guest walks through that door, you are on stage- they are your audience- it is all about them!    We would like you to try this with each of your guests for 21 days- make it a ritual.   First , Set the stage, make sure your work area is clean and look the part, yes you need to have your hair done and makeup flawless.  Peeps are coming to you for your professional advice, no-one wants to go to a sloppy hairdresser.    ...