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Dale Aho, J.D., COO, Di Biase Hair Extensions USA Farmington Hills, MI Elvira Amankwa, CMP, Marketing Manager, New Image Labs, West Palm Beach, FL Janie Bass, Hattiesburg, MS Ron Kaufman, Partner, Media Power Advertising, Charlotte, NC Susan Lin, MD, Founder/CEO, La Canada Ventures, Inc., San Mateo, CA Ryan Margolin, European Director, Professional Hair Labs, Zephyrhills, FL Tony Sciara, President, New Image Labs, West Palm Beach, FL Marissa Porcaro, Director of Marketing and Communications, Professional Beauth Association, Scottsdale, AZ Ari Rosenstein, Director of Marketing at CPEhr, West Hollywood, CA Keith Zimmerman, President, Keiths Haircenter and Voga Wigs, Green Bay, WI
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effective decision for him or her. First, of course, before any treatment, men and women should see their health care provider to rule out treatable medical causes of hair loss, such as anemia and hypothyroidism. There are many hair loss options available, including extensions, hair fibers, supplements, wigs, weaves, prostheses and even transplant surgery. There are also many topical treatments that can work well alone, or as a complement to a hair system or a transplant procedure. For example, an anti-fungal over-the-counter medication minoxidil and, lately, newer non-prescription cytokine- and peptide-based topical treatments can also be added to a supplement regimen. In more serious conditions, prescription drugs or new plant-stem-cell-derived products can be used to address excessive DHT production, which is the leading cause of hair loss for men and women. It is very important to note, however, that when hair treatment products are sold to professionals in the hair industry, the products do not have to clearly list all of their ingredients. Ingredients can be left off of the label, or they may be listed under an unfamiliar description. It is important that we are all vigilant in understanding what is in the products we put onto our scalps and hair. Look for natural and/or organic ingredients when possible. Try to avoid parabens. If you are unsure of an ingredient, speak up, and ask what it is and how it benefits the product. When making decisions, take into account how the product will affect your health and its effectiveness. Hair restoration is multifaceted, as it has physical and emotional implications. There is no one solution or product that is right for everyone, but by making informed decisions, both the consumer and the practitioner can make the right individualized choice. The bottom line, for both consumers and hair restorations centers, is to be educated regarding the science based products and treatments and to stay away from the hyped advertisement. Look for transparent ingredient information and any studies that might be available. Approach new solutions with an open mind but also have your eyes wide open. Also, be sure to review your options early, during the beginning stages of hair loss, to ensure that you are likely to see the most benefits and results. The Link Issue 8, 2013 7
ne needs only to note the continually increasing number of products and services in the beauty and hair restoration industries to understand the seriousness of hair loss, as the industry grows for both men and women. With so many options out there, it is necessary to use caution, both as consumers and hair restoration practitioners when searching for the newest and best solutions. We understand the biological causes for hair loss, namely: Aging, genetics, hormones, and nutrition. Women also find that physical elements,
such as from chemicals, traction, heat and pollution can exacerbate the problem, adding to hair breakage and hair loss. It is important to take all of these factors into account when determining the proper treatment, with both procedures and products. Since early intervention will often yield the highest satisfactory results, consumers need to be well informed of the safe and available options at each stage of hair loss. It is important that the hair loss practitioner is aware of the benefits and drawbacks of each option, to help the consumer make the most
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us that the only option was for her to be bald or wear a wig; that there was no treatment available. We were very thankful that nothing was physically wrong with her and decided that when it bothered her, we would check into
something. When Lydia was about 3-1/2 years old, she asked Santa Claus for a ponytail for Christmas and we knew it was time to look at our options. We found Peggy Thornhill at Classic Designs on the Internet, called her and asked her how she could help us with Lydia. She let us know about the various options and we chose to get a wig for Lydia when she turned 4 years old. She was excited about her first wig, but the first time she got a ponytail like the other girls, she was glowing. The first time she walked into her Sunday school class with her hair on, her friend said, Oooh Lydia, you look fancy. When Lydia was in K5, she insisted that I bring her new wig to show and tell. She stood up on a chair in the front of her class and went in detail about how we took off her old hair and put on her new hair. She tells everyone, God didnt give her any hair, so she just gets hers in the mail. Having hair has given her a lot of confidence as her personality is developing, but she also is very compassionate towards people who are less fortunate than her. I know one day she will change the world for the better. Lydia is now seven and is the sweetest, happiest child I know. She is extremely active and loves to hike, swim, dance and she plays soccer and basketball. She was also an elementary cheerleader at school and loves to tumble. The Link Issue 8, 2013 9
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Di Biase Hair USA For a listing of scheduled certification classes throughout the U.S. please visit at www.dibiasehairusa.com/pages/certification.html or call 248-489-8900. IHI CyberWorld 2014, March 22-24, 2014, Las Vegas, NV All training is held at IHI headquarters. Contact us at 800-328-6182 or to learn more visit Micro Point: www.micropointlink.com, Cyberhair: www.cyberhair1.com, Private Issue: www.privateissuebycyberhair.com 1/13, Micro Point Solutions Training 1/27, Cyberhair Training 2/3, Private Issue Training 2/10, Micro Point Solutions Training 2/24 Cyberhair Training 3/22-3/24 Cyberworld 2014, Green Valley Ranch, Las Vegas, NV International Salon and Spa Expo 1/25-1/27, Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, California Open to licensed professionals, students and instructors only. Info and tickets at www.probeauty.org/isselb New Image Why wait for another conference. Industry training is available online, so you can learn anywhere and any time. Visit www.newimageuniversity.com for top-notch industry education. With brand new classes and two certification courses to choose from, set yourself apart, improve your skills, and increase your revenue. Call 800359-4247 or visit www.newimageuniversity.com today. On Rite On Rite Annual Conference, February 16-18, 2014, Fort Lauderdale, FL Classes held at our On Rite Corporate Offices hair academy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 3/22-3/25, Four Day Men, Womens & Medical Certification Class 3/22-3/24, Three Day Men and Womens Hair Replacement Class 3/10, One Day Ultratress Instruction Class 3/25, One Day Medical Hair Loss Certification Class Regional Academies: 3/15 Reno, NV, Womens One Day Medical Hair Loss Certification Class 4/13-4/14, TBD NJ, Womens Two Day Hair Replacement Certification Class Call 800-327-5555 for registration information.
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ew Images 2013 annual conference NIU LIVE 2013 was hosted at the beautiful Marriott Hotel in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida, hair loss professionals from all across the country, Europe, Israel and Latin America met to see, hear, touch and feel what is new in the hair replacement industry.
The featured presentation Building a Successful Womens Hair Replacement Business by Jeffrey Paul had the audience thinking outside the box on how to understand women with hair loss. Many industry veterans provided excellent hair replacement education, ranging from mold making to bonding, from coloring to the latest styling techniques. Presenters included Keith Zimmerman, Robert Voza, Ricky Knowles, Randy Clark and Wendy Howard. Among the available sessions were, Design Solutions for Ethnic Hair for Women of Color and Extreme Solutions for Extreme Hair Loss Problems.
Tony Sciara, President of New Image Labs during Opening Ceremony Tony Sciara (right) and Education in Excellence Awards Recipient Robert Voza
The conference also featured a line-up of business, medical and para-medical professionals to share their expertise with the audience on the ins and outs of sales, social media, web marketing and Holland Hair International hair replacement even OSHA. Valuable information was specialists from Europe presented in eye-opening sessions on trichotillomania and alopecia. Speakers included Jay Benjamin, Jerry Schroeder, post-humously. Also, William Avin Kline, Dr. Renae Reinardy, Dr. Y. Willie Campagnolo received the Lenzy and Connie Judge. Attendees had second 2013 Hair Icon Award. the opportunity to see, first-hand, New Robert Voza was honored with Images new arrivals in addition to the the Excellence in Education most popular styles. Award for imparting excellence in hair loss education with dedicaOne of the highlights of the contion, passion and zeal. ference was the presenting of two highly coveted awards: The Hair Icon The AHLC was honored to be Award and the Excellence in Educaa welcome part to this exciting tion Award. Tony Sciara, President of event. We believe that every eduNew Image Labs, presented both. Ben cational opportunity is always a Grant Gunderson,Susan Kettering,Peggy Thornhill Carey received the Hair Icon Award boost to the entire industry. The Link Issue 8, 2013 11
s we look toward 2014, all indications are that hair extensions will continue on course to becoming mainstream. The proliferation of hair extension companies translates to increasing numbers of hair extension professionals and extension wearers. And there are no signs of lessening interest. While there may be a degree of saturation in some markets, there are many more that remain nearly untapped or which are growing rapidly. For better or worse, we envision a workplace that begins to more closely resemble the European version, where nearly every stylist is trained in extension services. Unfortunately, the tradeoff may be a degree of loss in quality as more and more training is taking place with relaxed standards or outside of the company sanctioned certification programs. Fortunately, indications are that cosmetology schools may be taking up the baton, making extension education a basic component of the curriculum. And yet, the most positive outlook is not in the mere numbers of extension wearers, but in advancements in helping a most deserving and underserved group individuals who suffer from hair thinning. With finer bonds, allowing for work on the top of the head and advanced training of stylists, we foresee extensions adding richness to lives to an extent we have not seen before.
Our Experience
Being a relatively young company with a national agenda, Di Biase Hair USA has taken a path that provides a unique personal insight into the state of extensions. We have spent, on the average, two weeks each month on the road holding certification classes, meeting with distributors, detailing with sales representatives, engaging in insalon cold calling and interviewing job applicants, while visiting nearly every 12 The Link Issue 8, 2013
region on the map. We have talked with stylists, students and salon owners in their own environments, listening to their stories and gaining an understanding of their regional demographics and individual business challenges. Through person-to-person involvement, and through some difficult times, we have quadrupled our sales over the last three years, trained hundreds of stylists, and in the process acquired what we believe to be a strong understanding of where the industry is trending. This world of extensions is a very big world indeed, with tremendous competition, interesting and varied products and emerging markets. There is, of course, a great amount of saturation in some locations, such as southern Texas, southern Florida, and southern California and yet even in those areas many segments remain untouched. In areas like New England, the San Francisco Bay area, and many parts of the population bases of the Midwest and south, the potential has hardly even begun to be reached. In a number of locations, we are finding it difficult to even train enough educators to meet the demand. Notably, a lot of new enthusiasm is coming from students in cosmetology schools and from regions that are not large population centers. In holding classes recently at schools in Nebraska and Iowa, we were energized by how confidently the students spoke of building client bases in areas that have barely been
glazed by the extension business. Meanwhile, there is the small mid-north college town of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, where nearly every stylist in every salon is now offering the service and its largest beauty school has begun scheduling classes. We have even found interest in Hawaii, training salons and demonstrating to schools and at shows, in a place where long beautiful hair is naturally the norm. The fact is that extensions are a source for new money and new clients and stylists do not want to be left out, and that will continue to fuel the industry, certainly in the near future.
A Finer Future
Perhaps the most uplifting development that we see for 2014 is within the thinning hair demographic. For so long, and excepting the talents of some truly advanced practitioners, the benefits of hair extensions have been ordinarily confined to those desiring length and fullness on the sides of the head. Virtually no attention has been paid to the ability to work with thinner hair on the top of the head. The weight and size of the bonds, even when cut, simply put too much stress on the hair or resulted in bonds that could easily be seen. The advantage that Di Biase hair extensions enjoy is that they are very fine and lightweight. They can be cut even smaller and, when properly used, they can be applied on all surfaces of the head. When combined with the flat wrap technique, extensions above the occipital can restore confidence and a positive image for many who thought it impossible without a hair system. My partner, Vikki Parman, has developed and oversees our national education program. She has a very deep personal concern for those who suffer from hair thinning issues, which led us to join the AHLC. After years of work and study, she decided the time had come to reach out, not only to those stylists who work exclusively in the hair
Final Thoughts
It is evident that extensions are going to continue to grow in popularity in 2014 and beyond. With that growth there will be challenges as hair extensions companies no longer retain control over the education process. To fill the void, we believe there will be an increase in cosmetology schools that offer hair extension training. We also believe extensions will begin to move in additional positive directions as the industry begins to serve the needs of the thinning hair population. It promises to be a very interesting year. The Link Issue 8, 2013 13
The Present
As of 2013, the non-surgical area of the hair replacement industry is shrinking. This is mainly due to the rising cost of hair units, unreliability of hair quality and the rapid growth of online availability, making so-called specialty products globally available for lower costs. With this rapid expansion of online visibility of both hair replacement studios and suppliers, it is becoming more and more important that business owners use as many relevant digital channels to put themselves in front of perspective clients. As every studio owner knows the downturn in the economy has driven many hair wearers into looking at purchasing hair units online and performing the services at home. While this DIY process is strongly advised against by many hair replacement professionals, it does not change the fact that hair wearers are starting to turn down this path. These types of decisions are forcing studio owners to come up with creative ways to ensure their clients are happy and are being supplied with services they cannot get online.
The Future
From 2014 and on, the hair replacement industry will see more rapid changes. On the surgical side, robots will start to replace surgeons. This has already started with the ARTAS System. This system is said to increase a persons selfesteem while decreasing the lost time of work or daily life they experience. The robotic system received a gold medal when it was placed as a contestant in the Edison Awards, an international awards ceremony honoring innovators in science and medicine. As to knowing how long this system will last, only time will tell, but the innovations and technology evolving from these new technologies show that there will always be widely available options for the non-surgical hair replacement side to compete with. An example of this new technology in action comes from Azam Khan, who used the system after deal with balding after 14 years. Khan stated after recovery I am not looking 44, I am eight years backI am feeling very confident and very good. See chart on page 14, The Psychology of Hair Transplant as more evidence the robotic system is effective. And here is the difference is in the images below. The one on the left is the outdated procedure commonly known as the
strip method. As you can see, there is a large scar around this individuals head. With the new robotic technique, this doesnt happen. There are also major changes coming in non-surgical hair replacement over the next few years, which we ourselves are working towards. There are a handful of patent pending technologies, which are making their way to the testing phases, and we are working very closely with these processes in creating cutting edge adhesive technologies to compliment these products. My advice for the future of nonsurgical hair replacement studio owners would be to utilize the tools and options made available to you online. SEO, both on a local level and international, depending on your target market, plays an extremely important role in competing with these newly available surgical methods. Quality website content combined with a strategic choice of keywords and frequent updates can ensure that you stay competitive in this rapidly changing industry. It is very important to note that Google is the search engine market leader with a share, in the USA alone of 66.5%, just down from 67.1% in March of this year. Although Bing is making a slight dent in the search market again, it will be more beneficial to base your SEO strategies around Googles requirements for the foreseeable future.
The outdated strip method (left) resulted in a large scar. The new robotic technique (right) leaves no such scarring.
Forecast
attention is brought to the condition. We then all benefit, especially the hair loss professionals.
AHLC: Speaking about the future, what do you think the future holds regarding Asia? Tony:
Things are continuing to change in Asia. No matter what we want to
AHLC: What other trends do you see? Tony: We see a growing interest in hair
loss from the beauty industry. We do receive calls from hairdressers who are looking for information about our services. They have clients in the chair with various stages of hair loss and have no options or solutions for them. The irony is that these salons know how to work with women and service their needs, but do not have the answers for hair loss. However, we in the hair replacement industry have the solutions, but in most cases are weak in our ability or willingness to work with women clients.
Susan Kettering, Peggy Thornhill, Grant Gunderson and Tony Sciara at the New Image Conference
believe, some of the third world countries are no longer considered developing countries. In fact, both China and Southeast Asia have a rapidly expanding middle class. In addition there is less interest for good workers to go into the hair trade. It is going to be a challenge to have long-term access to and a continuous supply of hair. Sustainability of the product chain should be in the forefront of every studio owners mind.
AHLC: Tony:
We are constantly researching and creating new products, especially in the womens market. Actually, we just launched a number of beautiful, versatile womens hair systems with Biolon, 100% Remy human hair and 100% European Hair. We also are continuing work on various materials to improve the stability and durability for our mens designs.
AHLC:
Speaking of Biolon, in view of the ongoing issues with handling human hair, do you feel Biolon can replace human hair?
e have contributed to The Link many times throughout 2013 and with this issue being dedicated to an industry forecast, we have been asked to put together some pointers of what we think will help you to be successful in 2014 and beyond.
. Reach out
In 2014, it is going to be crucial to reach out with marketing. Advertise online or in print. Dont shy away from social media, such as Facebook and Pinterest as they are great tools to help brand your studio, spread the word about your services and showcase what you can do. Dont neglect email marketing. Be visible in your community by attending and participating in events. Host an Open House. Get the word out about your business. This will help raise awareness, generate leads and create new business for you.
With our best wishes for a successful new year, we have created the Top-5-List below. We hope you will enjoy reading and more importantly, implementing some of our tips.
Tony:
Biolon was inspired by the vision to create a product that could simulate human hair. It was never intended to replace human hair. Its simply another tool or option to achieve the style and the design you are looking for. It feels and acts like human hair, mostly due to its composition, as it gives the feel and movement of real hair. It does not fade and is just as durable as human hair. In my opinion, its a great solution for the market, moving forward.
. Merchandise
Here is one tip straight from the horses mouth, one of the most successful studios in the nation. Tap into the power of merchandising. By having a merchandising program in place, you can generate a viable stream of revenue for your studio. Many great products, such as hair care lines, are available, which lend themselves for profitable retail sales in your studio. With the right products, display options and incentive structure for your staff to participate, merchandising can translate into $$$ for you in 2014.
AHLC:
Thanks so much, Tony, for your time and your insight. We appreciate it. Do you have any closing comments or thoughts? try and realize the great potential. Lets encourage everyone in the industry not to focus on whats broken but instead on how we can improve it. We invite everyone to commit to elevating the entire hair loss community through knowledge and education, so that we can all become a resource center for todays sophisticated and well-informed consumers. There will always be a demand for competent hair replacement professionals as long as there are people with hair loss. It is up to us to change and adapt to new market conditions and new consumer behavior patterns. Its an exciting journey.
. Move
Benjamin Franklin said: All humanity is divided into three classes: those who are immovable, those who are movable and those who move! Be a mover and a shaker. Be creative and pro-active. Be enthusiastic (again) about your business. Rekindle the fire by attending conferences and mingling with peers. Keep yourself updated and the most current trends in the industry. Become dedicated to lifelong learning.
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How Generational & Tech Changes Impact the Hair Replacement Industry
by: Ron Kaufman, Partner, Media Power Advertising from one central household set to a lost them. TV set in every room. Viewing in the On the heels of Generation X is average household was 6-7 hours per Generation Y, also known as Echoday. Today its four. This generation still Boomers and Millennials, born between responds to the tactics youve always 1978 and 1996. This is now the largest used, but their numbers are decreasing. generational group to ever exist, which Generations X and Y are the coreis great news for the hair industry. They buying consumers today and their buycame out of the womb with cell phones ing behavior and communications styles in their hands. Computers have been are totally different than their Boomer in existence their entire life and they parents. How and where you reach instinctively know how to use them. themand how you communicate with While Boomers look at technology and them is part of the paradigm shift in ask How do I use this? Gen Xers asks marketing. Generation X is the 35-49 What can this do for me?, and Gen consumer group (born in the mid-60s Ys ask What do I want it to do? How, thru late 70s). Their buying behavior, when and the way you communicate values and lifestyles are totally different with them is, again, totally different from their predecessors. Generation X from the way you reached Boomers and grew up as the latch-key generation in even Gen X-ers. With Gen Ys its all dual-income households and was very about the experience and the ability to independent from an early age. They have two-way conversation with ownalso lived through two of the worst ers. Facebook, Twitter and other social economic recessions in history, consemedia, are their lives. And they spend quently, they are much more practical more time with their mobile devices and cost-conscious about what they than any other medium except for TV. buy and how they buy. This is the group TV is still king but the way to successthat prides itself on deals, Groupon and fully use it to reach the generations has minimal personal spending. They are changed. also more tech-savvy and easily reached Whats after Y? You guessed it, through a broader spectrum of media Z. Theyre todays children and teens, tactics. How you communicate and tomorrows hair customers. interact with them is totally different So what do these generational differthan communicating with Baby Boomences mean to the average hair studio ers. Gen Xers are more apt to spend owner? Everything! Generations X&Y money on family-related purchases have different attitudes about hair than on personal ones. They are not the designer jeans generation their Boomer parents were. Your Boomertype marketing tactics wont resonate with them. All that being said, this generational group is much smaller which means there are fewer opportunities to go around. And if youre not communicating with them in a way that motivates them, youve
MGMy leads are drying up. The phone isnt ringing, my website clicks are down and nothing seems to be working the way it used to for generating leads. Whats going on? This is the point at which some studio owners might start cutting their ad budgets to save money, which is what marketing experts call the death spiral; less advertising reduces business even further which leads to more budget cuts. The spiral continues until theres nothing left to generate new business. And by new business were not just talking about ADDING new customers, were also talking about REPLACING the ones whove moved away, died or gone to a competitor. Scary? Yep! Solvable? Absolutely! But first you have to understand the changes that have taken place in the marketing universe over the last few years and why previous tactics are no longer working the way they use to. Unless you adapt your tactics to fit the changes, you will continue to hit a wall. First lets talk about the reasons why previous marketing tactics arent working.
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rta ensoy is a well-known businessman. He started Nova Hair Systems when he started to struggle with his own hair loss. He realized that there were no medical solutions available to him for his hair loss. While visiting the United States he learned about various non-medical solutions. After a second visit to the US, Nova became one of the official distributors of On Rite in Europe and the only one in Middle East at that time. We make an effort to make our clients as comfortable as possible. We have even won interior decorating awards. We have ten special service rooms that are about 300 square feet, all with a view of our pleasant garden. Each room is furnished with Wi-Fi and LCD TVs. Clients can even be pampered in our spa with manicures, pedicures, and massages and even relaxing in our sauna. Nova Hair offers tailor-made, complimentary consultations that provide unique solutions to each individual. Nova considers the clients daily live, activities, expectations and physical appearance in order to provide individual customized solutions. We assess the reasons for their hair loss, risk areas and how they can regain a healthy, natural look again. With a team of 30 made up of technical experts and customer service specialists, Nova offers a design that will combine the individuals expectations and give them a natural healthy appearance. We have worked with many well known celebrities. Working with special bases that are fixed to the scalp, the company forms almost exact replica of the persons previous image with their own hair by using real human hair. Base variety in Nova is owned exclusively by Nova and offers a wide variety of choices. Since the porous structure used on the bottom allows the skin to come in contact
with air and water, it is also hygienic and healthy. Hair volume, waviness and density are chosen with the help of a technical expert and then pre-design is determined. This design is evaluated on the persons head mold and after the design is chosen, hair strands are integrated by hand on the suitable base for the customer. Due to the high value we place on quality, Nova Hair has become very successful. When hair replacement is mentioned in Turkey, Nova is the only reliable company that comes to mind. Other companies are smaller and do not have agency contracts. Most of these other companies are more like beauty
salons and their approach damages the industrys reputation and the clients trust. Many more regulations are needed in this field and unless they are implemented it seems very difficult for the consumer. Nova comes forth in this subject also as the only firm executing legal importation of raw materials. Nova Hair participates in many successful projects in the health field in Turkey. Being the first and only hair company participating in New Approaches Symposium on Breast Cancer on January 2012, and in 35th Dermocosmetic Symposium in June, Nova received approval from doctors with this approach. Partnering with the dermatology and oncology clinics of many hospitals, Nova offers specific solutions for alopecia, lichen planus and
ot so long ago, a studio owner or stylists primary means of attracting new business was through physical advertising, walk-ins from the neighborhood and client referrals by word of mouth. The big issues with these is that there are no guarantees prospective clients would see or hear your advertisements, have a friend or co-worker who would visit your studio or that they would physically pass by and notice your studio. While gaining clients through these methods is still viable and can work, the majority of people looking for your type of business these days start with an online search; the make-or-break part of this for your business can be the number of positive reviews, or lack thereof. With todays shift to online searches and social media, studios need to begin requesting or reminding clients about reviewing their studio to stay truly competitive in expanding their client base.
Appointment Cards
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Going Digital
As we move further and further to a completely digital world many businesses are doing away with as much paper as possible. Some even offer tablets or have a computer terminal for waiting clients. In a studio scenario, this can be great to keep clients occupied by loading magazines and books on it as well as provide info about your business, stylists, nail techs, a list of services and specials, and dont forget a photo gallery for inspiration. You can use this to your advantage when asking for reviews. If you use tablets, while a clients hair is processing offer them a tablet for something to read and ask your stylists to say, I would really appreciate While there are exceptions to this, the average person is more likely to leave reviews after they have had a bad experience. There are many people out there that never even think to leave a review after a great appointment, so a subtle reminder will serve to build up your collection of positive reviews. If youre doing all the right things, you can take comfort in knowing when a potential client is searching for hair loss solutions, your positive and sincere reviews will help you gain new business and shine out from the rest. The Link Issue 8, 2013 25
If your business is set up where all clients pay at the reception desk, while their payment is processing, your receptionist can ask them to give a quick review.
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become a licensed barber there as well. That same year he opened his first of what would soon become many salons in Ohio. The following year, he opened two other salons. to design the layout for all ten salons across San Diego. In 1970, he designed and launched The Razors Edge, the first high end barber, hair replacement and full service hair salon. The salons reputation attracted media, celebrities and brought in new clients from all over. Throughout the course of his long and very successful career, Jerry has earned numerous prestigious awards and recognitions. He was not only nominated for hair stylist of the year by the International Union, but he also placed ninth in the International Union National Hair Show Competition. He was awarded with the Rofflers Presidents Ring for being their best sales director in all of Southern California. In addition, he held the title of a state instructor for numerous years and also served as an advisor for the state board of barber and beauty. On countless occasions, Jerry has traveled internationally as a guest artist for shows, displaying platform work, as well as judging numerous competitions. Always the family man, Jerrys four daughters were always by his side and grew up in the salon watching their Daddy. The girls began taking an interest in what their father did at an early age, and Jerry quickly took note. Upon enrolling them in barber school, he provided each of them with the opportunity to apprentice under him and learn all of the ins and outs of the hair
a Jolla Hair Clinics mission is for each client to experience exceptional service from a professional staff, and to absolutely love their hair with each visit. Each clients needs are of the utmost priority and they strive to indulge each client with personalized attention and superior quality service. Their friendly and family oriented atmosphere set the tone for a calming environment where you are sure to feel welcome and be satisfied. The history behind the launching of La Jolla Hair Clinic is as remarkable as the founder himself. As the President and Founder of La Jolla Hair Clinic, Jerry Piatt is well recognized and revered by his colleagues. The American Hair Loss Council has regarded him as a pioneer in the industry and recognizes Jerry for his countless contributions to the hair community. Jerry Piatt came from a long line of barbers and hair stylists. His interest in pursuing a career in hair dates back to 1957, when began cutting his college floor mates hair, in his hometown of Dayton, Ohio. Soon Jerry Piatt after, Jerry took off on his own and moved to San Diego, California where he enrolled into the Associated Student Barber College. In 1958, he received his California State License, thus making him a third generation barber in his family. In 1959, he returned to Ohio to 26 The Link Issue 8, 2013
Jerry eventually made his way back to San Diego in 1967. Always the visionary, he imagined the design and the layout for each salon he would later open. Jerry never lost sight of those creative visions and would continue
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may apply to a hair replacement center, depending on its operations. I learned about these regulations the hard way at 10:30 a.m. March 7th, 2013. That was the day an OSHA inspector walked into my business. OSHA inspections can be conducted without advance notice. An inspector may walk through your salon to document what they see, review records, monitor chemical exposure and check overall sanitation, health, and safety conditions. The inspector had what The hair replacement she called a Formal industry must protect Employee Complaint, itself from negative a written complaint publicity that could occur where OSHA must if we had a serious illness conduct an on-site or injury. We deal with visit. My choice was chemicals, sharp tools and to cooperate and let blood borne pathogens her inspect the facilevery day. Our workers ity or she would come have the right to a safe back with a search workplace, to understand warrant. It seemed what is in the products like the best thing to Potentially harmful liquid they use at work and do was to just let her in an unmarked container. to know how to protect do her inspection. themselves from hazardous chemicals. When stylists use hazardous products, The issue that triggered the inspecit is the responsibility of the salon tion was a written complaint from a owner or employer to follow OSHAs current or past employee about the standards. fumes given off from the solvent we used to clean hair systems. The inspecOSHA regulates workplace safety. tor asked for a tour of the work areas, a Although OSHA regulations do not copy of my Hazard Communication, list include a section specifically for the hair of all hazardous chemicals, Personal industry, all employers are subject to Protection Equipment plan and proof the general regulation that requires a of employee training. She informed me workplace to be free from known hazthat although she was there because ards. In addition to this general regulaof the one specific complaint, she had tion, several specific OSHA regulations the right to cite me up to $7500 for any 30 The Link Issue 8, 2013
his is my story about how an OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Agency) inspection affected my hair replacement business. It is not intended to criticize OSHA or seek sympathy for myself. (Ignorance is not a defense for noncompliance of a law.) Safety for our employees and our clients is a serious matter. A publicized safety or health incident could severely damage our industry. What I hope to achieve by telling my story is to wake up our industry so that we are not a targeted group by OSHA in the future.
other violations she found. The difficult thing about that day was that for 29 years of business, I always took pride in doing things the right way. I complied with the best of my knowledge to any federal or state regulations. In all my education and reading of industry publications, I never learned anything about OSHA. I only heard of OSHA when there was an accident at a large company. What I didnt know that day was that I was about to learn the hard way about OSHA regulations.
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and wanted to monitor the air quality while the staff was cleaning. While they were doing this she informed me that she had the right to speak to any and all of my employees. That process consumed 4 hours of my employees time, which I was responsible to pay their wages at that time. After all the drama of the inspection day it took three months before I heard back from OSHA. I received a certified letter informing me that I was being cited for the following citations:
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Salon employees had not been trained on the requirements of the Hazard Communication or on the hazards associated with the use of those chemicals used in the salon.
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Open containers holding solvent for soaking hair pieces were not labeled with the identity or hazard of material contained in the trays. The fines incurred for these citations totaled $9600. I had 14 days to appeal the fines and meet with the regional director for OSHA. I was advised to always appeal the fines. In most cases the fines will be reduced. The fines were reduced in half to $4800 after meeting with the regional director. In addition he required me to have an onsite safety consultation with Wisconsin Occupational Safety and Health. This is a free program to help businesses comply with OSHA regulations. They helped me to abate all the violations that I was cited for and helped with other compliance issues. The irony to the whole OSHA saga was that I had a chemist from the University of Wisconsin come in and test the air quality in the salon, while we were using solvents to clean hair systems. His conclusion was that there was no significant risk to the employees
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The employer had not completed a Workplace Hazard Assessment for salon employees handling and pouring solvents (to clean hairpieces) and other chemicals.
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Employer supplied Microflex Ultraderm examining gloves for salon employees cleaning hairpieces with solvents and using other chemicals. These gloves are not rated as chemically resistant and do not maintain structural integrity under conditions of use.
The best place to start is at the OSHA website, www.osha.gov. Search for Compliance Assistance Quick Start and you will get an overview of 7 steps you will need to follow. This will give you a great start to developing your OSHA plan. This is a great place to start to learn what you need to do.
To insure the long-term success of our industry we must address the issue of OSHA now. Damaging publicity to our industry could cause irrevocable harm to hair replacement centers. As an example, look at what OSHA did to the keratin treatment market. It targeted that market and practically shut it down. Our industry needs to address this issue sooner than later! The Link Issue 8, 2013 31
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The employer did not have a written Hazard Communication Program for salon employees who were exposed to various chemicals, on site.
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Join us in Congratulating the Recipients of the 2013 Randy Martin Lifetime Achievement Award
For the legacy to continue. For the future to be shaped. For the industry to be elevated.
The Randy Martin Lifetime Achievement Award is the hair loss industrys most prestigious accolade. Inspired by the late Randy Martin, the award was instituted in 2009 to celebrate the craftsmanship and business acumen of outstanding hair loss professionals and to recognize leaders in the global hair loss industry. It recognizes leaders and points our industry into the future by inspiring younger generations to do even greater things. This years recipients are William Willie Campagnolo and Ben Carey. The latter passed away in
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2009 and received the award post-humously. Willie Campagnolo could not attend the ceremony due to a travel engagement. The daughters of both Hair Icons, Bergen Carey and Michele Vocaturo, were present during the ceremony to receive the awards in the names of their fathers. I must say, it gives me a great sense of pride being awarded this honor by my peers and I wish to thank them all! says Willie Campagnolo, who could not be present at the ceremony because of prior travel engagements. Bergen Carey states Ben would have been very proud and thankful for this recognition. He had tremendous respect for and was inspired greatly by his peers. As his family, it brings us great joy and satisfaction that his memory has been honored in this way.
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nce upon a time, there was a perfect job candidate. That person was hired and became the perfect employee. The company made a profit, the manager was thrilled, the co-workers were ecstatic, the customers were overjoyed and they all lived happily ever after. However, in the real world, finding the perfect employee is not always a fairy tale. In fact, it can be a lot tougher than it sounds. Most hiring professionals have found themselves in that story at one time or another. A job candidate seemed ideallooked great on paper, was well dressed for the interview and appeared to be an all-around nice person. Then, as the candidate turned into an employee, the fairy tale turned horror story. The same person who sparkled during the interview is now having a negative effect on employee morale, causing a decrease in productivity and even driving customers away. The good news is that hiring professionals can do their part to help avoid a nightmare employee scenario. By doing some additional groundwork they can ensure they have the right tools in hand before the first candidate hits the reception area. This preparation will allow each potential employee to highlight his or her strengths, while giving the employer an accurate look at each candidate and helping the company find the best possible person for the job.
Company information.
Be prepared to answer candidates questions about what they can expect from the job and the company. Candidates will most likely ask about salary and benefits. If the interview is the first in a series of two or three rounds, hiring professionals can feel free to offer a salary range or mention a generous benefits package, providing more specific information as the candidate pool is narrowed down.
Application.
Though the interviewer likely has a rsum, make it company policy to have each candidate complete an application. A signed application is a legal document attesting to the truth of the information contained, while a rsum is not. Applications also give hiring professionals a chance to see the scope of work as opposed to just the job title, as well as providing insight into transferable skills.
Evaluation form.
Consider using an evaluation form, similar to one that would be used for an employee performance review, which would allow for quantifiable results. Determine the qualities that define an acceptable candidate and apply the same criteria to every applicant. A number system, 1 for needs improvement to 5 for exceeds expectations, may work well. Its most helpful to do these evaluations immediately after each interview, so if a typical interview takes 45 minutes, schedule one hour and take 15 minutes to complete the evaluation. Being prepared before the interview process begins will help hiring professionals to make the match when it comes to finding a qualified candidate for an open position. While fairy tales rarely happen outside of books or movies, these five tools will certainly help fill the needs of the job, find an employee who will enjoy the job and want to stay and promote the companys success. Thats a happy ending for employees, management and customers alike. 35 The Link Issue 8, 2013
Interview questions.
Interview questions should be prepared in advance and organized. The hiring professional needs to know not only the best response to each question, but why its the best response. Questions must be strictly job-related, avoiding information like marital status and religious affiliation, which are not only personal but may be illegal.
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pril 6-7, 2014, the German Association of Hair Replacement Specialists will be organizing their Europes biggest exhibition and show of this industry, in Fulda, Germany, for the 7th year. Up to 600 studio owners and manufacturers are expected to visit the 2-day event in central Germany. Over the last couple of years Die Zweithaar has become the state of the art exhibition show in Europe: With 19 show rooms and 22,000 sq. ft. of conference space, almost all major manufacturers will present their latest trends of wigs, hair pieces and extensions. In addition to the trade show many manufacturers offer free workshops about common or new technics and trends. Other companies from related industries, like billing and software companies or advertising agencies, will offer their portfolio and will be there for questions and answers. Our broad offer of companies combined with seminars and workshops provide the full range of essential knowledge a hair replacement specialist needs to have for his personal success. And this years theme is Cross-Industry Networking says Peter Volk, President and Chairman of the BVZ. In the constantly merging health industry, where the focus is more than ever on the patients best interest, it is important to bond co-operations with other specialists on this market. he continues. Die Zweithaar has always had important personalities from health insurances, politics or cancer institutions speak about latest developments in the health market. In agreement with Ph.D. Dr. med Thomas Hawighorst, director of gynecological hospital, Klinikum Fulda and manager of the certified breast center Osthessen, the breast care nurse Ulrike Fiedler will
give insight into the responsibilities and duties of a breast care nurse. And afterwards, as always, the questions, concerns and remarks will be discussed in an open forum with the audience. Die Zweithaar is a huge platform and perfect place to exchange information with colleagues and specialists from all over the world. Product information, fashion shows, hands-on classes and seminars on economic or quality issues have been attracting hair replacement specialists not only regulars from Germany, Scandinavia, Benelux, France and Italy but specialists from the Far East and the United States attend as well. Fulda is the perfect location for such an event. It is less than one hour by ICE train from Frankfurt Airport. International visitors can benefit from the most convenient way to travel and relax in the spa of the 4 star hotel Esperanto when not visiting the exhibition. Die Zweithaar is a business-tobusiness exhibition show. Two years ago we opened the trade show for nonmembers of the BVZ and since then, the number of attendees has doubled. This year, we expect up to 600 visitors and people who register late will need to stay in other hotels nearby says Ramona Rausch, executive secretary who is responsible for the organization of the show. There is no comparable show in our small hair replacement industry elsewhere in Europe and the trend of an ever growing trade show will certainly continue. she proudly finishes. For more information please contact Ramona Rausch, executive secretary of the BVZ. Tel.: + 49 700 0000 2226 or email: Ramona.Rausch@BVZ-Info.de, www.bvz-info.de The Link Issue 8, 2013 37
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