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Welcome to Salon Strategies.

Anne Long-Murray, Director of Salon Strategies

Recent Government figures have confirmed that Britain is officially in recession for the first time since 1991, and as the rest of the media pounds us with daily doses of economic doom and gloom, we at Salon Strategies continue to focus on what is possible with determination, hard work and a winning strategy.

Flying Colours. Our report on the first graduates of the Business Boot Camp tells the story of a pioneering group of stylists and salon owners spending their days-off in search of more effective retail strategies for their businesses. Not content with just ‘doing hair’, this forward-thinking group now has the know-how to transform their businesses and generate much greater retail income.

Strength in numbers. At our annual Strictly Business! Conference, we formally launched EBHA, the Ethnic Beauty and Hair Association, which is designed to pull us together for mutual support and benefit. I urge you to read more about the Association and to join us in our quest to raise standards and increase viability for our industry sector.

Ethnic Business of Beauty Awards (EBBAs). To illustrate its ethos of elevating the ethnic beauty sector, EBHA staged the first Ethnic Business of Beauty Awards (EBBAs) at Strictly Business! Industry veteran Winston Isaacs led a host of deserving winners, as we proudly acknowledged the achievements of our very own standard bearers. Our thanks to Sensationnel for ending the day with a stunning fashion display that left everyone on a high.

In the weeks and months ahead, you will be bombarded with news of the credit crunch and looming recession. Less will be reported of the thousands of businesses that continue to thrive or at least hold their own in these trying times. Stay focussed on your clients’ needs, learn as much as you can about shifting consumer behaviour and adjust your business strategy to take advantage of the changes. Look past the headlines and pay attention to the businesses that continue to do well.

Above all, stay strong!

Last Updated ( Monday, 01 June 2009 )

Give your career a makeover

Give your career a makeover: to register call FREEFONE 0800 458 6416 Register now for this FREE course designed to give you recognised qualifications, attractive skills and stunning profits Can you make the cut? Hairdressing is a competitive industry where only those with the best skills, quality of service and commitment to training end up making the cut. Salon Strategies has designed this NVQ level 3 in Hairdressing to give senior stylists the chance to offer a level of service that’s guaranteed to increase client spend.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 29 April 2009 )
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EBHA maps the way forward

The new Ethnic Beauty & Hair Association hosted a successful day of workshops for manufacturers in the ethnic hair and beauty sector on Friday 29th February 2008 at the Commonwealth Club, London. The event was attended by representatives from Softsheen Carson, L’Oréal, Avløn, Hairaisers, Luster Products, Colomer Group and Namasté.
Last Updated ( Monday, 12 January 2009 )
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Salon Strategies wins BIBA Award for Education and Training


Last Updated ( Wednesday, 14 January 2009 )

Strictly Business! 2008 - The Video

On Sunday April 20, Salon Strategies launched the first Ethnic Beauty Business Awards (EBBAs) at Strictly Business! 2008, its annual conference for the sector. It marks the first time that the beauty industry has recognised the innovators, entrepreneurs, trainers and support organisations that keep the ethnic sector moving forward.
Last Updated ( Friday, 09 January 2009 )

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