The Hair Society

An Industry In Crisis (Part 1)

At the beginning of 2020, a few salons were seeing increased revenue in comparison to 2019. One hair salon reported, "We were up 25%. And then we were shut down for six weeks.". The pandemic has not only made local impacts, but it also hit us all globally. It is important to remember the repercussions of covid-19 are happening worldwide, not just in our communities. From lockdowns to border closures, the coronavirus has disrupted the system of trade for goods and services in the hair industry around the globe.

Moving Business Forward Through Covid-19

As the covid-19 virus continues to spread, and cases are on the rise, salons, spas, and clinics everywhere are tackling many unanswered questions.

Should You Stop Your Marketing During A Global Pandemic?

When life and business get turned upside down, it's natural to go into "hunker down" mode. It's understandable to want to cut as many expenses as possible and anticipate the worst-case scenario. None of us should feel bad about these very valid (and sometimes practical) reactions. There are so many things out of our control at the moment. Recently, we reached out to over 119 salons across the US and in over 136 other countries in which we currently serve, including those in hair replacement, hair restoration, Trichology clinics, and salon that offer only salon services. What we very quickly found was that all of the data points to; marketing is NOT one of the things that you should be suspending right now. There are many reasons why marketing should continue and even accrue more of your resources.

How To Keep Your Clients Safe

As most of us know, the COVID-19 virus spreads most frequently from person-to-person, among close contacts that are within approximately six feet away. Transmission mostly occurs via respiratory droplets. According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), best practices to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 or any other virus is by repeatedly practicing the thorough cleaning of all surfaces followed by disinfection. For clarification purposes, let’s all get on the same page when it comes to common terms we use…

How Will The Coronavirus Impact The Hair Industry?

If you are a salon owner, technician, vendor or wholesaler, you probably have questions about how the Coronavirus will impact you and the hair industry. A majority of the hair used comes from China and other countries in that region. At the rate the virus is spreading, the concerns are valid and possibly already starting to have the potential for long term impact on this and many other industries.

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Is Direct To Consumer (D2C) The New Normal?

Our mission at The Hair Society is to provide relevant tools for professional and commercial success that stands the test of time. An important aspect of that is to keep you up to date on breaking industry news so you can navigate through change successfully. One of the key relationships in the hair replacement and restoration industry has been between the retail salons and the wholesaler suppliers. The trust established in this relationship is critical to the integrity of our industry.The D2C Conundrum…

US/CHINA Trade Wars Might Make You Want To Pull Your Hair Out!

Much is still unknown about how the US/China Trade Wars will play out. One thing we do know is that it was initiated by the United States (US) President Donald Trump, and characterized by increasing tariffs and other trade barriers with China.

Monat – The Good, The Bad, and What to Believe

Whether it’s because of the multiple lawsuits, friends in the program, or perhaps the more positive reactions, you’ve most likely heard of the American-based hair care company Monat. Founded in 2014, Monat operates through a multi-level marketing scheme.

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