Technical Skill Building
elevate your expertise!
The more you learn, the more you have to offer your clients—which keeps them coming back for more. In order to keep up with today’s modern client, you’ll need to develop and refine your existing skills. And with more education, your wealth of knowledge will guide and inspire any client that sits down in your chair while building confidence (and ypur reputation!) at the salon. And, when you are confident, your energy can be seen and felt by all. Soon you’ll soon discover how easy it is to naturally attract new clients to you.
So practice, practice, AND learn new techniques.
follow these helpful TIPS to stay on top and on track!
TIP #1
BEAUTY SCHOOL SEQUEL.
Be open to learning different approaches until you discover what works best for you and your clients. Continue to refine your skills by attending as many technical workshops as possible. Remember , you are not an expert just because you attended and completed a workshop. You were simply given the knowledge and tools to take with you back to your salon. And only with practice and repetition will you become more skilled and ready for practical application.
TIP#2
KNOW YOUR CLIENTS HAIR
OBSERVE hair health, hydration, density, existing shape and color , previous color or chemical services, and texture. Based on your observation, you can now anticipate the behavior of the hair and make a informed decision and adjust your approach accordingly. As a stylist important to deliver results that will keep your clients coming back.
DEFINE Current weight line, perimeter and interior, existing cutting or color technique used.
DECIDE whether to elevate, trim, preserve available length, modify existing color
TIP #3
USE HIGH QUALITY SCISSORS
The blades should be durable enough for wet or dry cutting since different textures and styles require a customized approach for each client. Your dexterity must be strong in order to cut hair smoothly and accurately. A scissor with a finger rest will help with precision.
TIP#4
USE TOP OF THE LINE COLORING PRODUCTS
Products developed by leading chemists and with hydrating benefits are best. Make sure you know your color theory, especially natural color foundational principles. And, always remember to gather as much information as needed regarding your clients past color experiences so that you can make the most informed formulation decisions.
TIP#5
NEVER SETTLE FOR MEDIOCRE
Even if you think you’ve learned it all, the proof is in client retention. If you are unable to attract or retain clients, it is time to revisit the four pillars and strengthen the skills that will make you the best that you can be.
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Every client deserves an exceptional service, from a positive salon experience to an elevated level of technical expertise. In my last blog post, I introduced the FOUR PILLARS of salon success. Today we’ll dive into one of four valuable skill building pillars,TECHNICAL EXPERTISE. Once you’ve mastered this skill, you’ll be able to maximize your profit potential and become one of the busier, more sought after stylists in your salon and community. The more you learn, the more you have to offer your clients—which keeps them coming back for more. In order to keep up with today’s modern client, you’ll need to develop and refine your existing skills. And with more education, your wealth of knowledge will guide and inspire any client that sits down in your chair while building confidence (and reputation!) at the salon. And, when you are confident, your energy can be seen and felt by all. Soon you’ll soon discover how easy it is to naturally attract new clients to you.
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Do you apply the techniques you recently learned, or are you falling back into the old routine to stay safe?
Do you practice or have you forgotten how to apply the new tools you learned in your workshops?
Ask yourself what you must do to stay on track to become a more proficient, busier, creative and confident stylist?
With a customized learning path, The House Of Harbinger programs will help you and your team strengthen your skills and impact the lives of your clients in ways that they've never experienced before.
From Our House To Yours,
Shari ⭐️
Technical Training I Strategies I Leadership
@jennymoloney