Education | Beauty Launchpad

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When Clients Should Make the Big Chop

Help clients make the best decision when it comes to a dramatic haircut with this guide from Cosmo Prof's Presley Poe and Jon Carlos De La Cruz.

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Five Factors to Consider for Salon Lighting

See why lighting is so important in your salon and how to maximize it for the ideal ambience.

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Go-To Tactics to Prevent Hair Loss

Three educators discuss the various causes of hair thinning, differences in thinning for men and women and ways to remedy thinning or stave off future hair loss.

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5 Tips to Working with Latin Hair

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sam Villa and his team provide five tips on working with Latin hair.

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What is your summer hair advice for clients?

We asked our Instagram community about recommendations for keeping strands healthy during the balmy months. Here’s what they had to say.

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How do you address hair loss in the salon?

We asked our Instagram followers how they help a client who is dealing with hair loss.

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How to Keep Your Salon Business Strong During Economic Uncertainty

Salonry discusses how to keep your salon afloat during uncertain times.

The Confessions of a Hairstylist's Jenny Strebe

Artist Spotlight on Jenny Strebe

The Confessions of a Hairstylist's Jenny Strebe bulldozes past perceived limitations to soar as an influencer turned AIIR Professional founder.

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10 Steps to Handle Client Complaints Mindfully

Client complaints can really test of our mindfulness practice, but you can think of this as a time to shine. Take it as an opportunity to dive deep into your processes, procedures and to check in with clients and staff.

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Build Your Dream Salon Client Base

Professional beauty educator Gina Scipioni gives tactics on how to build your ideal salon clientele.

Cosmoprof Artistic Team (left to right): Keon Washington, Presley Poe, Juan Carlos De La Cruz, Kristen Lumiere and Brenda Espinosa

Cosmo Prof Expands 2022 Artistic Team

See the beauty professionals who were chosen as members of the 2022 Cosmo Prof artistic team.

Paul Mitchell's Colin Caruso

How-To: Blending Foils and Hand-Painting Hair

See Paul Mitchell’s Colin Caruso share how to blend foils and hand-paint hair to create a natural-looking golden blonde.