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Chair count: sizing a blow dry bar to its demand
The quick version: A blow dry bar typically needs 4 to 8 styling chairs. A small studio starts at 4 chairs; a mid-size location runs 6 to 8. Plan roughly 30 to 45 minutes…
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Smoothing wavy hair without flattening it
In a sentence: How to blow dry wavy hair smooth: rough-dry to about 80 percent dry on medium…
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Microfibre or cotton: what the towel changes
In a sentence: Microfibre towel vs regular towel hair: choose microfibre and blot rather than rub. Its smoother…
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Filling empty chairs: what works for blow dry bars
What to know: Blow dry bar marketing ideas include 5 practical tactics: optimise your Google Business Profile, post…
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Blow drying a fringe so it sits flat
Short version: How to blow dry bangs: use medium heat and brush side to side before shaping. Start with damp bangs. Hold…
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Diffuser or concentrator: which nozzle when
The gist: Diffuser vs concentrator: use a diffuser on low airflow to preserve curls; use a concentrator to smooth hair with a…
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What heat protectant does, and what it cannot do
In short: Heat protectant works by coating hair with a thin film of ingredients such as silicones and polymers. This film helps…
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Employee or contractor: how salons get this wrong
What to know: Salon employee vs contractor: An employee works under the salon’s direction, uses its systems, and typically receives wages, payroll…
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Refreshing a blowout on day three without water
The essentials: how to refresh a blowout without washing: Use 2–3 minutes of cool air at the roots, then reshape sections with…