Recently, I was going through my house ‘decluttering’ and came across a stack of postcards that I’ve saved through the years because of the sayings on them. One of them was just perfect since I have since started www.BeautySuperStars.com!
I’ll share it with you, just in case you need a lift! (Feel free to revisit it whenever you need to)
It says:
“To be a Star, you must shine your own light,
follow your own path,
and don’t worry about the darkness
for that is when Stars shine brightest!”
I don't know who the author is, but it is the truth.
Have an incredible day and keep reaching for the 'Stars,
Miki Wright, Salon Business Coach
www.BeautySuperStars.com
"When Beauty is your Business..."
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
The Vogue with the Michelle Obama cover rocks!
I would've bought this issue because of the cover alone, to have our First Lady's first Vogue cover as a keepsake, but I wondered if it was a good issue. And boy is it! It's off the chain, the fashions, the hair, even the ads - from cover to cover it's an awesome issue. As you know the fashions change twice a year - and, of course, so does the hair! In a few weeks I'll be teaching my 'Fabulous Finishes' class at the Richmond Training Camp with Educator and Colorist, Chuck Caple. So in preparation for the class, I'm gathering the latest 'trends'. As far as the fashions, they are much more feminine and figure flattering. Not too tight and not so 'boxy'. Of course the hair has to complement the fashion. As I see it, there are 5 major hair trends. How many are you using and sharing with your clients?
1) Bangs - They create a strong look and there is
2) Geometric shapes
3) Solid color - Highlights are 'dead'. There is dimension in the solid colors that we're seeing, but I think the economy has many clients rethinking the expense of traditional highlights and the designers are following suit.
4) Romantic styles - the hair, just like the fashions, is much more feminine. It's soft, pretty touchable and a little more 'styled' than in seasons past. Understanding curl placement is back in style!
5) Strong sophisticated updo's
1) Bangs - They create a strong look and there is
2) Geometric shapes
3) Solid color - Highlights are 'dead'. There is dimension in the solid colors that we're seeing, but I think the economy has many clients rethinking the expense of traditional highlights and the designers are following suit.
4) Romantic styles - the hair, just like the fashions, is much more feminine. It's soft, pretty touchable and a little more 'styled' than in seasons past. Understanding curl placement is back in style!
5) Strong sophisticated updo's
Friday, March 27, 2009
“Network Your Way Out of the Recession”, says James Mack
Monday night we had the privilege of interviewing Award Winning (an amazing 42 times) Barber/Stylist and ‘Legend’ James Mack. If the clients aren’t in your salon, sometimes you have to go out ‘where the fish are biting’! One of the things he shared was taking time – down time (when you don’t have any clients scheduled) and attending ‘Networking Events’. Many of his clients (and the clients he wants) are ‘professionals’ – doctors, lawyers, business owners, managers and even radio personalities. So instead of sitting around complaining he seeks out opportunities to go where they ‘hang out’. Some of his tips are:
1) How to find out about events? Ask your existing clients, by reading the newspaper (in the events section), or online – most TV station websites have a “What’s going on in town” section. Churches often have a variety of events, too.
2) Schedule in advance to attend or keep a few meetings that you know about, so if you get a last minute cancellation or don’t have someone scheduled you can pick up and go. (When I can make it, I go to Jim Roman and Associates, Business Leaders Lunch www.TeamRoman.com on Wednesday’s at 11:30 here in Richmond, VA)
3) Dress like a professional – like the people you’ll be meeting and want to attract! Look like you would be able to enhance their image!
4) Compliment them and let them know that you understand how important their image is for their business
5) Bring plenty of business cards or VIP discount cards
6) One of the things that’s most important to ‘professionals’ is – you guessed it – ‘Their TIME’! Get your act together (if it’s not already) so you can honestly say “I will get you in and out”. That will get their attention!
Try these suggestions and watch your chair fill up. Keep in mind that ‘Networking’ is about building a relationship – you getting to know them, them getting to know you (and in that order) and you may not walk away from one event with a boatload of clients (but, then again, you might :)), so keep going back – keep planting your seeds!
James Mack will give classes at the Natural Hair Show in Baltimore, MD; Bronner Bros. in Baltimore, MD; IHS Show in Secaucus, NJ and the Premiere in Orlando, FL. For infomation on getting a copy of the whole interview, please email me at miki@BeautySuperStars.com
Keep reaching for the 'Stars,
Miki Wright, Salon Business Coach
http://www.beautysuperstars.com/
"When Beauty is your Business..."
I just signed up for www.Twitter.com/MikiWright and I'd love for you to Follow Me so I can Follow you!
1) How to find out about events? Ask your existing clients, by reading the newspaper (in the events section), or online – most TV station websites have a “What’s going on in town” section. Churches often have a variety of events, too.
2) Schedule in advance to attend or keep a few meetings that you know about, so if you get a last minute cancellation or don’t have someone scheduled you can pick up and go. (When I can make it, I go to Jim Roman and Associates, Business Leaders Lunch www.TeamRoman.com on Wednesday’s at 11:30 here in Richmond, VA)
3) Dress like a professional – like the people you’ll be meeting and want to attract! Look like you would be able to enhance their image!
4) Compliment them and let them know that you understand how important their image is for their business
5) Bring plenty of business cards or VIP discount cards
6) One of the things that’s most important to ‘professionals’ is – you guessed it – ‘Their TIME’! Get your act together (if it’s not already) so you can honestly say “I will get you in and out”. That will get their attention!
Try these suggestions and watch your chair fill up. Keep in mind that ‘Networking’ is about building a relationship – you getting to know them, them getting to know you (and in that order) and you may not walk away from one event with a boatload of clients (but, then again, you might :)), so keep going back – keep planting your seeds!
James Mack will give classes at the Natural Hair Show in Baltimore, MD; Bronner Bros. in Baltimore, MD; IHS Show in Secaucus, NJ and the Premiere in Orlando, FL. For infomation on getting a copy of the whole interview, please email me at miki@BeautySuperStars.com
Keep reaching for the 'Stars,
Miki Wright, Salon Business Coach
http://www.beautysuperstars.com/
"When Beauty is your Business..."
I just signed up for www.Twitter.com/MikiWright and I'd love for you to Follow Me so I can Follow you!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Get More Clients, FAST!
"Get More Clients, FAST!" - Vegas Stylist shares her success!
Beleive it or not, Las Vegas Stylist, Rachel J ordered a simple $20 e-book and got 7 NEW Clients in 1 week AND 6 NEW Clients the next! (Actually it was 11 clients the next week and 26 New Clients total, in just 3 weeks!!!) Join us as she shares her '$ecrets' and how you can experience the same thing!
The e-book is available at http://www.moresalonclients.com/ OR order your own copy of a FREE Special Report "5 Reasons why MOST Stylists are NOT 'Booked Solid' at http://www.beautysuperstars.com/
P.S. Just imagine what 26 New Clients could do for you!!!
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