Incredible Salon Success

Phillip Wilson Intensive hands on cutting seminar on February 17th

Just confirmed. The incredible Phillip Wilson will be offering his intensive one day hands on cutting seminar on February 17th in West Jordan. Cost is $250. Info: Jamee at 801-748-2288.

Taylor Andrews Guest Artist - Phillip Wilson from Brandon Orton on Vimeo.

Taylor Andrew's Josh Parkin Featured on Modern Salon TV

Check out this weeks edition of Modern Salon TV where they profile the 5 finalists for NAHA Student of the Year including Taylor Andrews own Josh Parkin. Way to go Josh!

Modern Salon TV

2010 Study Abroad program

 

 

Quotes I Love

A negative attitude is more dangerous than a sick body, for its sickness is always contagious.

Napolean Hill

2010 Next Dimension Hair Show

Taylor Andrews is excited to announce the 7^th Annual Next Dimension Hair Show to benefit the YWCA Shelter for Battered Women and Children. The Next Dimension Hair Show was developed as a way to showcase the many talents of the students and staff of Taylor Andrews Academy, and as way to give back to the community.

Creative, entertaining and inspiring, The Next Dimension Hair Show has been called “One of the finest student shows in the country.” Twenty-one student teams from four locations across Utah will present their interpretation on the theme “Fairytales”. This years show will be hosted by North American Hairstyling Award winner and star of TV’s Shear Genius, Faatemah Ampey. Last year over 1400 people attended this inspiring event.

Larry Curtis, President of Taylor Andrews says: “I am once again very grateful to all the salon owners, hairdressers and of course parents who have pledged their support for this show. In addition, I am especially grateful to our sponsors without whom it would be impossible for The Next Dimension Hair Show to take place.”

“The majority of cosmetologists are women and so it holds a special place in our hearts to be able to give back to those women in need.” Additionally, Taylor Andrews staff and students support CUT IT OUT/Salons against domestic abuse. “We feel very strongly that it is important to raise awareness on domestic violence and help hairstylists and their clients seek treatment.” Says Curtis.

The Next Dimension Hair Show takes place at the Southtowne Expo Center at 7 p.m. On Thursday May 20^th. 

 

Professional Beauty Association Posts NAHA Finalists

 

The Professional Beauty Association has posted the 2010 North American Hairstyling Award finalists which include 3 Taylor Andrews entries. Click here to see the Avant Garde entry from Chad Seale. Click here to see Chads Finalist in the Texture category, and Click here to see Josh Parkin's entry for Student Hairstylist of the Year.

Vivienne Mackinder class details

 

The upcoming class from Vivienne Mackinder is entitled "Building your portfolio" You'll watch Vivienne create Editorial Hair Cuts & Styles and learn to build your portfolio as you work together in this hands on workshop. The Class is September 1st from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Cost of the class is $375 an includes a mannequin. Call Jamee Thatcher to register @ 801-748-2288.

Vivienne Mackinder is one of the most highly respected international leaders and innovators in the hairdressing profession today. In her work as Artistic Director for industry ‘Grand Masters’ Vidal Sassoon and Trevor Sorbie, Vivienne developed an expertise for precision cutting and an eye for original hair design, from the classic and the commercial, to the avant-garde. 

 Based in New York City, she grew up in London and subsequently opted to ‘spread her wings’ to the United States. She has been honoured with numerous awards, including the prestigious IBS ‘Editors’ Choice Awards (three times). As well as, the much coveted North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) (five times), including “Masters.”  Honouree - North American Hair Styling Awards “Life Time Achievement” 2009 

Vivienne is an ‘in-demand’ featured guest artist-educator for premier international events worldwide and her work is consistently published in the international press..  Vivienne’s career, as a master stylist, is divided between her salon clientele, editorial and advertorial shoots, advertising campaigns and countless special events as featured artist, not to mention her work for entertainment entities, MTV and the VH-1 Fashion Awards.  As a session stylist, she has collaborated and designed hair collections for runway fashion collections in New York, Paris, and London.

Taylor Andrews receives three NAHA nominations!

 Congratulations to the entire Taylor Andrews team for three NAHA nominations. Chad Seale was nominated for Avant Garde Hairstylist of the year and Texture stylist of the year. Josh Parkin was nominated for NAHA student stylist of the year. Special thanks to all of the amazing team who assisted these two fantastic stylists. Photographer: Babak. Makeup Artist: Sherri Curtis. Designer: Keith Bryce and Designer: Michelle Boucher. Stylist: Megan Danner. Stylist: Ali Armstrong. Models: Hien Le, Brooke Mangum, Emily Hawkes, Kali Cristado, Chavon Devore and Amand Barlow. Also a special thank you to all of our students and staff for their incredible work. See you in Vegas for the Academy Awards of Hair!

 

Vivienne Mackinder coming August 31st

Taylor Andrews is excited to announce that 5 time North American Hairdressing Award winner Vivienne Mackinder will be at Taylor Andrews on August 31st and September 1st. In addition to being a featured artist and educator for major trade shows and events around the world, Vivienne is the founder of the popular "Roots and Wings" educational classes in New York City and the author of several internationally published books such as "Montage". Vivienne works with leading fashion designers, models and photographers on their collections in Paris, London and New York. When not on location, Vivienne is based at the Oscar Bond Salon in New York City. Vivienne's newest project is Hairdesignertv.com, the industry's FIRST online post-graduate education for Hair Stylists. Vivienne will teach a complimentary day and night class on August 31st for all current and former Taylor Andrews students. Vivienne will offer a hands on workshop on September 1st. Cost of the workshop is $375 and seating is limited. Please contact Jamee Thatcher @ 801-748-2288 for further information.

Vivienne Mackinder

 

One of Vivienne's amazing creations.
  

Phillip Wilson sets world record!

Congratulations to our friend and Global Ambassador Phillip Wilson, who set the record this week for the worlds largest hands on Workshop. Read about Phillip in this story from Behind the Chair.

 

Quotes I Love

Larry Winget: You can’t step up to a higher level as long as you keep one foot on the lower level. I remind myself of this often and use it to leave behind habits, people, organizations, associations, work, thoughts and actions that hold me back.

Quotes I Love

We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give. 

Winston Churchill

Chicago Midwest show winners!

Congratulations to Taylor Andrews Instructor Dallin Flint and students Evan Stower, Josiah Anaya and Steph Simmons who all were winners in the Matrix Mannequin Mania contest at the Chicago Midwest Beauty show. Contestants had 15 minutes to style a mannequin. Dallin and Evan took first place in competitions both Saturday and Sunday and Josiah and Steph took third place on Sunday. Dallin, Evan, Josiah and Steph received their award from TV's Tabatha Coffey of Tabatha's Salon Takeover fame. 
Josiah Anaya, Tabatha Coffey, Steph Simmons, Dallin Flint and Evan Stowers. 

Alternative Hair Show - London

Former students having success- Janae Mechling Johnson

Recently former student Janae Johnson was back at Taylor Andrews for an advanced class which gave me the opportunity to sit down and find out what she has been up to. During her time as a student at Taylor Andrews, Janae was nominated by NAHA for Student Hairstylist of the Year. Janae recently won an Arties award from City Weekly as the best Artistic Hair Designer in Salt Lake City and is currently the Artistic Director for the Lunatic Fringe salons.

Taylor Andrews: Janae I hear your name all the time in the industry. It seems that you've really had some great success. What have you been working on lately?

Janae: I have been so lucky, working for Lunatic Fringe has given me some great opportunities. Last year I got to be Producer and Director for our One World Hair Show which was a great success. The show was based on Earth, Wind, Water, Fire and Cultures. Each salon took a segment and organized all of the run throughs and timing.

Taylor Andrews: It seems like you stay very busy at Lunatic Fringe, what are some of your other responsibilities? 

Janae: Well, in addition to my own clientele, I am responsible for creating the original vision for all of the artwork we use in the salons marketing and for the salons decor. It gives me the opportunity to show off my creativity through photo work.

Taylor Andrews: Speaking of your photo work, I just saw one of your collections in Behind the Chair magazine. I'm sure that it's been pretty exciting to see your work published.

Janae: It really has. It's always so rewarding to see your hard work recognized. It was a good year. I had collections published in Behind The Chair, Launchpad and Cut and Dried magazines. Recently I finished new personal and team collections for the North American Hairstyling Awards.

Taylor Andrews: What advice can you offer to students?

Janae: I really loved my experience at Taylor Andrews, I got a great education. Everything was so creative and hands on. I guess I would say to take advantage of all of the different classes that are offered. Be part of the photoshoots. Go on the school trips. They're so much fun. The national guest artists are fantastic too. The motivational classes were great, I still use so much of the information in my career. I really felt that you encouraged us and helped us believe that we could accomplish anything we wanted. I would say to remember that there is always so much more to learn and that you can learn from anyone. Oh, and I wish I had taken the Makeup course! 

Taylor Andrews: Thanks Janae for sharing with us!!

Some work from former student Janae Mechling Johnson 

Quotes I Love

When nothing seems to help, I go and look at a stonecutter hammering away at his rock perhaps a hundred times without as much as a crack showing in it. Yet at the hundred and first blow it will split in two, and I know it was not that blow that did it -- but all that had gone before.

Jacob Riis

Mentors

In the last two weeks we have been fortunate to have a few of the finest artistis the industry has to offer visit Taylor Andrews. Recently we had the amazing Phillip and Mary Wilson. Phillip's free form haircut techniques were mind blowing and inspirational, and Mary taught us some wonderful ways to relax and focus our energy on what is really important. This week we were able to spend time with Master stylist Nicholas French. Nicholas inspired everyone with his incredible portfolio of Award-winning Avant Garde work from the last forty years. Mentors are so important. One of the most important facets of success is a good mentor. I recommend that you are diligent in finding someone who is successful, who shares your purpose, objectives, and agenda, and then pay great attention to what he/she does and how they do it. Now that may seem obvious to you, but then how do you explain that 99% of Stylists and Salon Owners work as if they've never heard of this logic? Success is about following proven principles and then putting your own spin on it. That doesn't mean that you can't come up with some landmark new idea, but, it does mean you'll still use proven principles to make your idea work. I didn't know a lot when I started my first salon, but I was smart enough to search out the education I needed. I had incredible mentors like Dr. Lew Losoncy, Donn Matlack, Dennis Millard, Michael Cole and Sam Brocato. 20 years later I'm now an expert on Salon Success. However, I'm still learning. There is always something new to learn and someone new to inspire you. My recent mentors have been Phillip and Mary Wilson, Ann Mincey, Eric Fisher, Nicholas French and Amanda Gore. I am excited about what we have accomplished, but I am even more thrilled about what the future holds because of the principles I have learned from these amazing people. You too can become successful by finding a mentor and following their lead. Remember you can eventually get south by going due north, but you'll find success and prosperity much quicker by following a great example that leads you in the right direction.

 

Award-winning Avant Garde stylist Nicholas French
 

Former students having success- Jessica Cook

I had a chance to sit down recently with former student Jessica Cook, who is currently working at Ulysses Salon in Salt Lake City and was busy finishing an entry for the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA). During Jessica’s time at Taylor Andrews she was a finalist for NAHA Student Stylist of the Year.

Taylor Andrews: The last time we saw you, you had just graduated after being announced as a runner up for NAHA Student Stylist of the Year. What have you been doing for the past couple of years?

Jessica: Right after school I was fortunate to work for some of the finest stylists in Salt Lake City including Fumi Eguchi and Twan Tran of  Studio H2O Salon.  I really enjoyed learning from these great artists but I wanted a little more adventure and some new experiences so I moved to New York City and applied for and was hired by the Oscar Bond Salon in SoHo.

TA: How was your experience in New York?

Jessica: I absolutely loved it. Oscar and Wendy Bond are incredible artists and great people as well.  Oscar was known for his trendy yet beautiful cuts and Wendy is a multi award-winning hair colorist. Best of all, they were just really great people,  very encouraging, and fun to work for.  The salon worked on a lot of celebrities as well, which made it interesting. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt came to the salon and Claire Danes lived in our building. I also saw Jay Z and Beyonce while I was there.

TA: Why did you decide to come back to Salt Lake City?

Jessica: Oscar and Wendy decided to sell the salon to Sam Brocato who was one of my hair hero’s. I enjoyed the opportunity to learn from Sam but the environment of the salon changed and after nearly a year in New York I felt that it was time to come back to Salt Lake.

TA: Your new collections for NAHA are amazing.  Any advice for students?

Jessica: I am thankful for the all of the events we were part of at Taylor Andrews. It really opened my eyes to what opportunities were out there. Get involved and do all you can in school. Work with a great team and just keep practicing. You learn so much by just jumping in and doing it. I love photo shoots and editorial work and I have been fortunate to work with some great photographers this year including Mitch Meyer and Justin Grant. It seems that with each session I get a little better.

TA: You’ve done a lot in your short career. What are your plans now?

Jessica: I am seriously thinking of moving to Stockholm Sweden for the adventure. I just want to get out and explore something new!

TA: Thank you, Jessica , for taking time out from your schedule to talk with us.

Jessica's Student NAHA entry from 2008. 

Mission Possible - An Incredible Career in 52 weeks (Week 52)

Mission  52 Enjoy The Journey

One of my favorite Disney movies is the Lion King. I love its messages of family, responsibility and honor. And my favorite part is when old Rafekki bonks Simba on the head. Simba says “what was that for?” Rafekki says “It doesn’t matter it’s in the past.” Yeah, -but sometimes the past hurts.” “Sometimes it does, -but you can either run from it or learn from it.” Are we learning from our past mistakes and challenges. Too often we continue to try and live in the past and re-tell our challenges over and over. To re-tell is to re-live and often that is not a good idea. Your future doesn’t have to be the same. Tomorrow can be different from today if that is what you want. Look at your future and see the endless possibilities instead of being stuck in your past.Once you stop trying to control your past and let go, -then the past will let go of you. Don’t let time become your enemy by living in the past or the future. Live now! Love the journey. Because the journey really is the destination.

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.

Phillip and Mary Wilson at Taylor Andrews Monday and Tuesday.

Our great friends Phillip and Mary Wilson will be visiting Taylor Andrews this Monday and Tuesday. Phillip and Mary will offer a complimentary class for all current and former Taylor Andrews students on Monday at 6 p.m. and again Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.. Phillip will be demonstrating his famous Free-form hair cutting techniques. Phillip is respected internationally as a premier stylist and educator. He has taught stylists worldwide and is the most published editorial stylist in 62 countries. He prides himself on innovation and creating cuts that inspire the next generation. In fact, Phillip was voted one of the most influential hairdressers of the past 100 years by Modern Salon Magazine. Mary Wilson is the co-founder (with Ann Mincey) of Destination Rejuvenation and North American ambassador for the Global Salon Business Awards. Mary will be speaking on health and wellness. 

Phillip Wilson, teaching the Free-form technique. 

Why BEACON?

This is a short article I wrote that was just published by the Professional Beauty Association:

As I approach 25 years in the salon industry, the last 15 working with students, I see that the old adage “It’s not what you, know but who you know”, has been replaced by “It’s not who you know,  it’s who knows you.” Success in both your life and career is about relationships. Relationships start with making a connection, but more importantly the right connection. When starting my career I was told “You’ll never make any money in the salon business.” Lucky for me I realized that you don’t ask a homeless man if it’s possible to be rich and you don’t take advice from failed stylists. If you want to know whether it is possible to be a successful stylist, you talk with and learn from other successful stylists. I worked hard to meet and learn from the best in the industry. It was difficult and expensive finding the right mentors who were willing to share their knowledge., but eventually I did find them and they gave me the advice I needed to follow for success. Fortunately, today’s students have an easier path because of the Professional Beauty Association’s Beacon program. Beacon brings some of the industries best business and creative minds together to mentor these future professionals.  As an independent school owner, I want my students to make as many connections as possible so that they can expand their opportunities no matter where they choose to pursue their career.  The connections they have made at Beacon have given them that chance. Each of my students chosen for Beacon has returned with life changing stories of mentoring, motivation and connecting with the best in the industry. I have been so impressed with the quality of the program and the positive experiences that it promotes, that 3 years ago I decided to become a sponsor. I would recommend that any school owner or instructor encourage their students to apply to be part of this career and life changing event.

Mission Possible - An Incredible Career in 52 weeks (Week 51)

Mission 51 Believe in Yourself

Most of life is on-the-job training. Some of the most important things can only be learned in the process of doing them. Jump in and believe in yourself. Remember the old classic movie, -“The Wizard of Oz?”  At the end of the movie, -Dorothy,  the -Tin Man, -the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion finally get to meet The Wizard of Oz and ask for his help. Basically the Wizard goes on to tell all of them that the things they think they need are already inside of them. They already possess the attributes they wanted,  -they just didn’t realize it. That is my message to you as well. Like the Cowardly Lion, -you already have the courage to do what you must do to be fulfilled. Like the Scarecrow, -you already have the wisdom to choose the path that leads to contentment. Like the Tin Man, -you already have the heart and faith to follow what brings you happiness. And like -Dorothy, -you already carry with you all of the tools to be happy and successful today. You don’t need to put on ruby slippers, -you just need to change some of your attitudes and believe that you can accomplish anything you put your heart and mind into.

Most people who fail in their dreams fail not from lack of ability but from lack of commitment.

Zig Ziglar

7th Annual Next Dimension Hair show

Mark your calenders! 

Taylor Andrews will present the 7th Annual Next Dimension Hair Show on May 20th at 7 p.m.. This years theme is Fairytales.

 

Beacon Entries due March 1st

Just a reminder to all students that entries to the Professional Beauty Associations Beacon program are due March 1st. 

Beacon provides the nation's most promising cosmetology students with the guidance to achieve maximum career success in the beauty industry. This program is the most exciting opportunity for currently enrolled cosmetology and esthetician students to get involved in the industry's most exciting events and to gain an early understanding of the business side of beauty. Read what NAHA Hall of Leaders inductee Geno Stampora had to say about Beacon here.

 

Makeover by Jared Joyner

Just wanted to share a Makeover by Taylor Andrews student Jared Joyner. Jared attends the Layton location and in addition to this fantastic shot, Jared submitted some awesome work for the North American Hairstyling Awards. It is obvious with the dedication and talent that Jared has shown he is headed for a very successful career. Great job Jared!

Hair and Makeup:Jared Joyner

Photographer: Frank Armstrong

Model:Anna Nielson

Model Anna Nielson before Jared updated her hairstyle and color.  

Mission Possible - An Incredible Career in 52 weeks (Week 50)

Mission 50 Remember to Have Fun!

This week and for the rest of your life-have fun! Life is short. Fun enhances everything you do. People like to do business with people who are having fun. People like to work with fun people. So enjoy the process of work. Everyone loves to come to a salon with a great fun culture. Here are a few things that can help make fun a priority:

70’s Day

80’s Day

Big Hair Day

Theme Day

Client Appreciation Day

Halloween costume Day

Come up with your own wacky ways to infuse the workplace with fun!

Nicholas French coming March 18-19th.

Taylor Andrews is excited to announce that industry legend Nicholas French will be returning to Taylor Andrews on March 18-19th. Nicholas is a multiple NAHA award winning stylist and is the Artist Director for Matrix Essentials. Nicholas will offer a complimentary class at both 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on the 18th. For those interested in Avant Garde styling, Nicholas will offer a hands on workshop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the 19th. Cost of the workshop is $250 and includes a long hair mannequin and a light lunch. Please contact Jamee Beech for additional information @ 801-748-2288.

 

One of Nicholas French's awarding winning creations. 
 

Mission Possible - An Incredible Career in 52 weeks (Week 49)

Mission 49 Raise Your Prices

So why are so many of us still charging the same prices we charged 20 years ago? I know it can be scary to raise your prices. It was hard for me the first time. In fact my staff had to talk me into it. I was afraid that I would lose a lot of clients when I raised my prices, -that they might not think we were worth the higher price. In truth, -the opposite happened.  Not only did we lose very few clients, -but we gained many clients who now thought;  -“wow, these guys must be good” We were the same salon we had been the week before, -but now all of the sudden the perception of our talent had changed. Just by raising our prices a measly $5, every stylist had given themselves a raise of over $10,000 a year. A small price raise but a much bigger pie to split. 

The hardest thing for most of us is that we have to have a strong belief in our self to make the price raise work. We are so afraid of what the client will say. You don’t need to worry. What is the first thing a client asks after you walk them up to the register after completing their service? Usually it is: How much do I owe you? They don’t even know!   You see once a client is loyal to you, after a while they don’t even pay attention to how much you charge. They care more about the relationship they have with you and the experience you provide than they do about the price. If your clients are enjoying the experience and having fun they won’t be bothered by price increases. Have confidence in yourself and raise those prices.

The International Salon and Spa Expo

Just a quick pic of the students in Long Beach. More to come in the next few days.

 

Sundance 2010

Taylor Andrew's Sherri Curtis and Megan Danner had a fantastic experience this last week at the Sundance Film Festival. Sherri and Megan were working with the Alive! Expo Green Pavilion at the Mixmedia lounge. The girls were able to work with and meet a lot of great people including Saturday Night Live's Rachel Dratch James Kyson Lee of Heroes, A.J Buckley of CSI:NY, Elijah Wood, Malin Ackerman and Adrian Grenier to name a few. The Expo organizers were so pleased with their work that they have invited them to provide hair and makeup for their event at the Academy Awards. Congratulations girls! You can see more great photos of the event at the Taylor Andrews Facebook page.

Sherri Curtis, A.J. Buckley, Megan Danner.

Malin Akerman being photographed at the Mixmedia Lounge.

    

Mission Possible - An Incredible Career in 52 weeks (Week 48)

Mission 48 Makeovers

This week, -go out and find someone in need of your expert services. Offer them an amazing makeover for free. Take before and after photographs to be used for advertising, -at client events, -or in a press release to the beauty editor of the local paper. Offer makeovers as a complete service. Build a portfolio of before and after shots. Make them raving fans of you and your talents.

Mission Possible - An Incredible Career in 52 weeks (Week 47)

Mission 47 Reward Your Loyal Clients

Don’t forget who brought you to the dance. It’s your most loyal clients that deserve the biggest rewards.  This week create a privilege card for these individuals. Offer them special rewards such as these for their loyalty:

10% off of all products and services

Special quarterly VIP events with food and fun

First-in-line on cancellation list

Gift certificate to a movie

Specials on Gift Packages and Gift certificates

The International Salon and Spa Expo

Come see me at The International Salon and Spa Expo, where I will be teaching two classes for the Professional Beauty Association. I will be teaching "Incredible Salon Success" on Sunday January 31st at 11:30 am and "The Incredible Client Experience" on Monday February 1st at 9:30 am. Hope to see you there!

 

Sherri Curtis at the Sundance Film Festival

Come see Taylor Andrews Co-owner and Makeup Director Sherri Curtis at the Sundance Film Festival this Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Sherri will be providing makeup for celebrities at the Mixmedia Luxury Lounge, 354 Main St. Park City. (Just down from the Egyptian theater)

Makeup:Sherri Curtis Photographer Jozef Mitchel 

Artistic Directors visit Redken Exchange in New York

Recently, Artistic Directors Lani Secrist and Meredith Trimmer visited the renowned Redken Exchange in New York City. The Exchange houses a 68-seat theater, flipchart-filled lecture hall where facilitators preach the grand theories of cutting, coloring, and building a business; and The Workshop, a lab equipped with cutting stations and a hair color bar, where professionals apply their newly expanded skills to mannequins and live models, while upbeat tunes blast in the background. Educators are top stylists and salon owners that have been backstage authorities for Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs, Prada, and Gucci. Teachers work three-at-a-time and take an interactive approach to monthly classes such as: Cut & Know Why and Coloring Out of Your Mind. Lani and Meredith were fortunate to be part of a class with Redken Artistic Director Chris Baran and had a great experience.

Taylor Andrews Artistic Director Meredith Trimmer with Redken Artistic Director Chris Baran 

Taylor Andrews Artistic Director Lani Secrist with Redken Artistic Director Chris Baran 

Mission Possible - An Incredible Career in 52 weeks (Week 46)

Mission 46 Study The Masters

Achieving personal excellence in your career requires lifelong dedication. But once you get into the top 10% in your field, -you will be one of the highest paid people in the country. You will be respected and will have the freedom to live the life you want. You can achieve this excellence through personal growth. Your interpersonal skills are more valuable than anything else in gaining success. Work hard to develop these abilities. Read. Study the Masters. I suggest the following old and new classics:

How to Win Friends and Influence People-Dale Carnegie

Winning with People – John C. Maxwell

The Success Principles – Jack Canfield

Shut Up Stop Whining and Get a Life – Larry Winget

Purple Cow – Seth Godin

Customer Satisfaction is Worthless – Jeffrey Gitomer

2010 Guest Artist Schedule

2009 Was an incredible year for National Guest Artists here at Taylor Andrews including Phillip and Mary Wilson, Geno Stampora, Nicholas French, Yosh Toya, Henry Calcagno, Keith Bryce, Brian and Sandra Smith, Peter Mahoney, Babak, and Faatemah Ampey. 2010 looks just as great, as nearly all of these amazing artists are scheduled to return as well as some new visitors later this year. First up for 2010 is motivational speaker Henry Calcagno who will be at Taylor Andrews February 23rd. Henry will be followed by North American Hairstylist Award winner Nicholas French on March 18th. Please join us for these fantastic guests!

NAHA Winner Nicholas French will be at Taylor Andrews March 18th. 

Mission Possible - An Incredible Career in 52 weeks (Week 45)

Mission 45 Fire Bad Clients

Ask yourself this: “Would I rather spend my days working with incredibly amazing, -motivating, -exciting,  -supercool people who are both clients and friends, or spend one more agonizing minute of pure dread with barely tolerable clients who suck the life out of me?” Sometimes there are clients that are just not the right fit for you. Let go of those people who put you in a bad mood before they even show up. Help them find someone who is a better fit by suggesting that you may not be the best person to serve them. Life is just too short. Getting rid of the duds opens up room to work on the clients you really love.

Mission Possible - An Incredible Career in 52 weeks (Week 44)

 

Mission 44 Model Night

One day this week, -find someone that you can use as a model. Think about a new cut or color you saw in a magazine,  something you haven’t done before. Be experimental. Try a razor or clippers. Do something different. Grow. Push yourself. Spend a minimum of an hour for the haircut and maybe two hours for the color. Slow down. Enjoy the process. Learning and practicing are the lifeblood of any professional. Education leads to passion. If you’re bored, -you’ve probably lost your passion. Re-ignite your passion with learning, training and education.  

Mission Possible - An Incredible Career in 52 weeks (Week 43)

Mission 43  Improve Yourself

When you get better everything in your life gets better. This week and hereafter look for ways to improve your skills and abilities. When you grow and develop your personal and career skills, the circumstances of your life will respond with positive changes. Continuous learning is not an elective. Be teachable. Read.  Leaders are readers. Attend seminars and retreats. Study the masters. John Wooden  -said “If I am through learning, I am through.” Keep practicing. When you are out there striving on the field you’re learning a ton compared to those who are watching from the bleachers. Long-term success is achieved through constantly improved performance.

There are no secrets to success.  It is the result of preparation,  hard work,  and learning from failure.  Colin Powell

Merry Christmas to all of our amazing Staff, Students and Friends and a Happy New Year!

Mission Possible - An Incredible Career in 52 weeks (Week 42)

Mission 42 Client Events

This week, -hold a meeting to plan some kind of business-building event. This event could target clients who have never had their hair colored, -or teenagers who need makeup lessons, or clients who have never had esthetic services,  or clients that want to go blonde, etc, etc. The possibilities are virtually endless.  Market these and other ideas to your clients through posters, -mailings, -handouts and word of mouth.

You are only limited by your imagination.

Mission Possible - An Incredible Career in 52 weeks (Week 41)

Mission 41 Be Happy

Today and everyday, -when you get up in the morning, say, “I feel happy, I feel healthy, I feel terrific.”  What you become starts with the way you think. Think about being happy. Write down the things that give you joy. Start a gratitude list. Review your list daily. Do the things that bring you joy. Tim Redmond said, “There are many things that will catch my eye, but there are only a few which catch my heart. It is those I consider to pursue.”

It’s your attitude,  not your aptitude,  that determines your altitude.

Mission Possible - An Incredible Career in 52 weeks (Week 40)

Mission 40 Thank You Cards

Today and for the following week, -send special clients a thank-you card expressing your appreciation of them. Acknowledge any good news, -but more importantly, -give them a heart-felt thank you for allowing you to look after their hairstyle. Show appreciation for your relationship. Always send your first time clients a thank-you note.

Mission Possible - An Incredible Career in 52 weeks (Week 39)

Mission 39 Prospect for New Clients

Prospect for new clients daily. When time permits over the next week and thereafter, -seek out people who look interesting and hand them your business card. Explain what you specialize in. Hand out a minimum of 10 cards a month. Choose people who you think you’d like to have as clients. If you go to a party, -work the room. If you’re eating a meal out and like the server, -leave your card—and a good tip. If you like the teller at your bank, give them a card. Be obsessed with prospecting for new clients. If you hand out two cards per day that is 730 per year.

Brian & Sandra Smith Visit Taylor Andrews

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Mission Possible - An Incredible Career in 52 weeks (Week 38)

Mission 38 Act Like The Owner

Today and everyday hereafter, -act like the owner. Have an appreciative eye. Pick up, -clean up, -help out, -and come to work early. Say hello to everyone and goodbye when you leave. Compliment your co-workers work. Smile until your jaw aches. Do more than you have to do. Go beyond the call of duty for your clients and your associates. Treat people like you want to be treated. Have fun! Be positive. Look at what’s right, not what’s wrong.

Quotes I Love

What you think of yourself is much more important than what others think of you.

Seneca

Bill Gates speaks to new graduates

Saw this little speech from Bill Gates awhile back and I liked it and wanted to share it.

Rule 1: Life is not fair - get used to it! 

Rule 2 : The world won't care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself. 

Rule 3 : You will NOT make $60,000 a year right out of high school. You won't be a vice-president with a car phone until you earn both. 

Rule 4 : If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss. 

Rule 5 : Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your Grandparents had a different word for burger flipping: they called it opportunity. 

Rule 6: If you mess up, it's not your parents' fault, so don't whine about your mistakes, learn from them. 

Rule 7: Before you were born, your parents weren't as boring as they are now. They got that way from paying your bills, cleaning your clothes and listening to you talk about how cool you thought you were. So before you save the rain forest from the parasites of your parent's generation, try delousing the closet in your own room. 

Rule 8: Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life HAS NOT. In some schools, they have abolished failing grades and they'll give you as MANY TIMES as you want to get the right answer. This doesn't bear the slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in real life. 

Rule 9: Life is not divided into semesters. You don't get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you FIND YOURSELF. Do that on your own time.. 

Rule 10: Television is NOT real life. In real life people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to their jobs.