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I’m a bit of a unique salon owner. Even with 12 talented stylists and over 5,000 active clients, I’m still the one who answers the phone—and I do it quickly! I genuinely love that part of my job. One question I get a lot on these calls is, “How much do you charge for X?” […]

I have been doing hair for over thirty years. Most stylists are decent. Some are quite good, maybe even great. But I’ve only met a few true Transformationalists. Here’s what I mean by that. When a rookie or even a talented stylist tries a huge color change, things can go sideways fast. We never want

I am a child of the 80s so I am just going to say what needs to be said. Feeling beautiful matters. Looking in the mirror and thinking “Dang, I look good” matters. Catching your own glance and smiling matters. It matters when you are seventeen and it matters when you are seventy. So why

People who invest in the stock market tend to do better with a plan. A clear, consistent investment strategy. Those who go on emotion, who get excited and either dump money in or out of the market based on feelings, tend to lose in the long run. What does this have to do with your

When I am in the consumer chair looking to get in touch with a business, I HATE, HATE, HATE having to wait. I hate answering machines. I hate leaving a voicemail. I hate no call backs. I hate long hold times. I hate working with indifferent service people who do not seem all that interested

I started cutting hair back in the 90s. Back then, highlights were chunky. Products were harsh. And honestly? We were all kind of guessing. Today? The techniques are better. The tools are better. The chemistry is way better. But one thing hasn’t changed: every guest wants a finished look that’s polished and professional. Whether you’re after natural, sun-kissed

You love how you look once you’re all done up. So does your husband or boyfriend. I mean, yes, of course we love your natural beauty but when you take the time to “go next level”, we notice… and we appreciate it! You know what no one loves though? ALL THAT DANG TIME IN THE

It’s so painful when the call comes in…”High Joey, this is Nancy Poorplanner. Listen, is there any way Tawney can get me in for a full highlight, root touch up and haircut by Saturday? My hair is looking a frightful mess and I have this thing I want to do. Can you help?” No…. I

Let’s be honest, your hair is starting to look a little sketchy but you’re worried about Covid 19 so you’ve been postponing your hair appointment. We get this all the time here at Hair By Joey… folks who’ve waited and waited and now just have to get their hair done. Covid is a valid concern

It’s hard to get your hair done on Sundays and Mondays. The vast majority of salons and barbershops are closed for the “Stylist Weekend”. What is a person to do if those are the only days they have off or if they suddenly need to have their hair done for an unexpected Monday meeting or