Mothers are often our source of unconditional love, advice, and wisdom. And when it comes to beauty advice, they know best. Whether you got your advice from previous generations or picking up tips from watching mom get ready for the day, our moms are always there to give us the best hair care advice possible. From the best towel to use to protecting your ends, these tips have stuck with us and continue to be the foundation of our beauty regimens. We asked a few Stylists and Associates the best hair care advice they received from their moms. Here are the ten invaluable hair care tips we learned from our moms and still practice today.  1. Use a satin pillowcaseUse a satin pillowcase for sleeping. Satin pillowcases are much kinder on the hair and help prevent frizz, breakage, and tangles. They also help keep your skin hydrated throughout the night, so you wake up looking rested and refreshed.  2. Never go outside with wet hairOne of our mothers’ most iconic beauty tips is to never go outside with wet hair. But, of course, we all know that cold weather and damp hair do not mix well, and it can often lead to an unappealing case of helmet head. So our moms always dried our hair before we left the house, no matter how rushed we were.  In addition, wet hair during the winter months can be extremely damaging and drying to your hair! 3. Don’t put your hair in a tight hairstyle Mom’s reminded us never to put our hair in tight hairstyles, especially when wet. Doing so can cause damage, especially if the hair is already weak or dry. Our moms always advised us to wait until our hair was air-dried or blow-dried before putting it in a bun. 4. Use a conditioning mask before swimmingProtecting our hair from chlorine and salt water is an essential beauty tip. Leave-in conditioners form a protective barrier around the hair so that it isn’t affected by harsh chemicals or elements. Washing your hair before the pool can also be helpful. Chlorine and salt water work harder in wet hair than dry hair, so shower before and after swimming! 5. Use a microfiber towelOur moms always kept a microfiber towel in the linen closet. Microfiber towels are gentler on the hair and absorb excess moisture without causing damage or breakage. And if there is not a microfiber towel, use a T-shirt! They also help keep frizz at bay, so your hair looks smoother and healthier for longer.  6. Put your hair in a braid to sleep inOne of the best ways to protect your hair is by putting your hair in a loose braid before going to bed. This will help prevent tangles and knots, which can cause breakage in delicate strands. Additionally, braiding can help reduce frizz as well.  7. How to tell if your hair is clean when shampooingHow to know when you’ve rinsed all the shampoo off! Mom always taught us that when you shampoo and condition your hair , it should “squeak” when you run your fingers through it. This sound indicates that the products are rinsed out correctly and all dirt, oil, and product residue are removed. Genius! 8. Regularly trim your hairThis might seem like a no-brainer, but we would not have gotten trims if it wasn’t for Mom! Regular haircuts are significant for healthy hair growth and preventing split ends. A trip to the salon keeps your hair looking fresh, healthy, and full of life.   9. A wide-toothed comb for curlsWide-toothed combs are less likely to cause breakage and frizz than regular brushes. They also help create defined curls without ripping through the strands. It’s best to comb your hair starting at the ends and working your way up. ( Especially on wet hair)  10. Be preparedWho doesn’t carry at least one ponytail in their bag? Our moms are always prepared for any hair emergency, so they taught us always to carry ponytails, bobby pins, and clips in our purses or pocket. Whether we were running late for an appointment or trying to spruce up our style, these items are essential.  No matter how much the beauty industry changes, these classic tips from our mothers will always remain in-style and helpful for keeping our hair healthy . With a few simple steps, you can keep your locks luscious and beautiful like your mother always taught you! What’s your favorite piece of beauty advice you’ve ever received from your mother or an important woman in your life?  Let us know in the comments below—we’d love to read your stories!

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Book A Return Appointment

One of the best ways to support your Stylist is by booking your return hair appointment. Not only does it show that you value and trust their work, but it also allows them to plan for future projects. 

If you’re not ready for a full cut or color yet, schedule an appointment for a trim or a deep conditioning treatment. This will help keep your hair healthy and also help your Stylist’s schedule and business.

Find a salon near you to book your next appointment.

Refer a Friend

Another great way to show appreciation is by referring a friend or family member. Word-of-mouth referrals are one of the most powerful forms of promotion. When you send peers to the salon,  you’re helping spread the word about their business.

Most salons offer discounts and special offers for referrals. Your friend may get a great deal, and you can feel good knowing you helped your Stylist build their client base. 

Hair Cuttery and Bubbles salons offer $5 off for you and $5 for your friend for every referral completed. Sign up for our Referral Program here.

Buy Quality Hair Products

Purchasing hair care products your Stylist recommends benefits you and supports them as well! High-quality products help maintain and enhance your hair style.

Investing in high-quality products help you keep your hair looking great. It also shows that you appreciate your Stylist’s advice and respect their job.

Plus, you’re helping your Stylist; a percent of the sale goes to them! Doesn’t it feel nice to contribute to someone’s career growth?! 

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Follow and Share on Social Media

Following their professional social media accounts like Instagram and Facebook can help you spread the word about them and make it easier for people to book an appointment with them. It’s also a good way to find out about any special offers they may have.

Posting about someone’s work or saying something nice to them can make them feel good. It will also encourage others to do the same. Show people love by doing this!

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Hairstylist provide us with conversations, good advice, and a nice atmosphere each time we go. They make us feel confident and happy. Stylist Appreciation Month is the perfect time to thank them. 

You can book another appointment, tell your friends about them, buy their favorite products, or follow them on social media. These are all easy ways to show appreciation.

Take some time this April to thank your stylist and support their business! Happy Stylist Appreciation Month!

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In recognition of Women’s History Month, we are celebrating the important role women have played in shaping our industry, and world, by highlighting remarkable women making an impact across the Company.

Debbie Wiseman
SVP of Brand Culture and Special Projects

Company Role

My primary role is to create, support, and lead initiatives that help our Associate’s feel like they’re living our values of Respect, Responsible, and Real by assisting them to feel empowered and thrive financially.

Our mission is to have a strong Guest experience, allow stylists to live their best lives financially, and help them succeed in all areas. In addition, my years of experience in the business (43) give me the ability to provide insight and perspective to new Associates and Stylists. 

What does Women’s History Month mean to you?

Women have been the backbone for change in our world. They have taken risks and served their passions with responsibility and action that lead humankind into the future. Great women in history have managed pragmatically while never forgetting our nurturing nature. Great women have paved the path for us to gain incredible opportunities for equality. While there is much more equality to fight for, we are closer every year as women show up as masters in everything we do.

Behind most successful men, you find great women. We complement each other and we thrive together.

Was there someone in your life that inspired you to become who you are today? Who was it, and why?

My daughter, Kristin Marie. She was born when I was 19, and I decided as a single mother that I wanted the best life possible and great opportunities for this baby girl who today, at 42, makes me so proud as a teacher, a mother of 4 and one of the kindest, most genuine human beings on earth.

I had great role models. My parents were honest, hard-working blue-collar workers who earned, saved, and loved. While life has not always been easy, an opportunity has always been there, and I have not been shy about taking it, learning, and growing. I love the quote “Luck is- preparation meeting opportunity. “Continuously learn and be curious, and opportunities will present themselves.

Can you tell us about your career journey in your field?

My high school guidance counselor told me, “You will never get into college with your grades, so why don’t you take the new program we have called Cosmetology.”

I am not a traditional learner. I don’t memorize things and regurgitate. I’m a hands-on learner, so the trades are perfect for me.

I never had a professional haircut; my mother cut it. I never used a blow dryer or any other hair tool, but I thought, why not!

So I graduated from high school with a cosmetology license and a baby on the way. I quit my job as a movie projectionist at the local theater and went straight to work at the first salon I applied to – Hair Cuttery. The rest is history. I worked hard, was flexible, learned, and was passionate about what I did and the business I built. As I said – work hard, learn, and opportunity will present itself.

Forty-three years later, I have loved the 12 positions I have held at Hair Cuttery. In the twilight of my career, I have loved 99% of it and would do it again.

It’s a great profession where you can learn, earn and love each day!

What advice would you give to the next generation of women?

Opportunity is limitless. Be kind, give more than you take, leave everything you do wherever you go better than you found, and accept all life’s lessons.

Every day is an opportunity to live in the moment, make choices for the future and make others smile. And always, always remember – YOU are enough.

Favorite Quote or Mantra

“People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” Helen Rewddy “I am woman, hear me ROAR!”

Dana Kleifges
Vice President Salons and Support Operations

Company Role

Lead field leadership and operations to support our Salons in creating engaging and profitable experiences for both our Stylists and Guests.

What does Women’s History Month mean to you?

It’s about inspiring current, and future generations of women to be whoever they want and know anything is possible!

To be grateful for and celebrate those before us that paved the way to where we are today while having a responsibility to continue to push forward to break the barriers of social justice and equality.

Was there someone in your life that inspired you to become who you are today? Who was it, and why?

I have had the privilege of working for, and with several influential businesswomen. I have learned tremendous lessons from them, including how to situationally lead, believe in yourself, and stand for what you believe in regardless of the audience.

Melissa Whitehead was my first mentor; she provided me with opportunities in leadership roles throughout my career that led me to where I am today as an executive for HCFB.

Once joining the salon business five years ago, from a referral from Melissa, I was fortunate to find my next mentor, Debbie Wiseman. Her belief in me to do more than I thought possible and her commitment to teaching me her industry knowledge were instrumental to my becoming her successor.

Can you tell us about your career journey in your field?

Oddly enough, I was the one that knew what I wanted to do when I took the career assessment in high school. I wanted to be in the fashion retail business. So, I went to school for fashion merchandising/business management.

I joined Victoria’s Secret right out of college, and was awarded into their 2nd class of District Manager in Training Programs and met Melissa.

I then became a District Manager and spent my career in specialty retail district and regional leadership.

Soon after, I found my home in the salon business five years ago in Operations and Salon Leadership.

It was exciting to take all the knowledge I gained from specialty retail and learn a new company that has become an industry I don’t know how I lived without!

What advice would you give to the next generation of women?

Believe in yourself and know ANYTHING is possible! I grew up in a small town, the first to go to college in my family, and through passion, determination, and incredible mentors have been able to live my dream career!

Favorite Quote or Mantra

What CAN we do? The key to success is leading with anabolic energy, being the one in the room that models and inspires others to remain positive, see only the opportunities, and be solution-oriented.

We can do anything when we work together and collaborate, promoting a strong culture and sustainability!

Dawn Azzarito
Sr. Director, Marketing

Company Role

Lead marketing and communications division with a hybrid team of internal team members and agency resources to support stylist acquisition, associate retention, guest acquisition, and loyalty/retention programs.

Manage strategy and development of marketing campaigns, website/mobile, media/advertising, social media, and automation communications.

Oversee brand management and creative designs for Hair Cuttery, Bubbles, and Cibu, including reputation management, brand identity, design systems, and public relations.

What does Women’s History Month mean to you?

Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate women and their accomplishments in history.

It’s a time to educate, empower, and remind everyone where we have been, what it means for women to have equal rights around the globe, and the importance and value of being a woman.

Women play an essential and valuable role in society yet continue to be treated differently across cultures, communities, and the workplace.

Celebrating Women’s History month ensures people pay attention to how women are treated, the benefits of supporting women, and the great opportunity of being inclusive and diverse across genders.

I am so proud of what women have accomplished throughout history.

I hope to continue those successes in whatever way I can empower current and future generations of women.

Women’s History Month is also a time for us to celebrate the contemporary achievements of women across all fields—from business, politics, science, technology, education and many more. By doing this, we can help build a future where everyone has an equal chance to realize their dreams and reach their full potential.

Was there someone in your life that inspired you to become who you are today? Who was it, and why?

Many people have inspired me and supported me in becoming the person I am today. My parents were the first and most significant contributors to who I have become.

My mother is the driving force and example of love, care, support, and downright fun in my life. She taught me to be compassionate and caring while living my life to the fullest – from dancing around the house to displays of affection and hugs to all I care about.

My father was a key driver in my passion for marketing and creativity. Growing up, he ran an advertising agency in Miami and continued a long career in marketing and sales. He inspired me to be involved in business and philanthropic work locally and internationally.

Throughout the business world, I was inspired by women leaders at Carnival Cruise Lines, like Christine Esteve, who showed me the ropes and taught me so much about creative, branding, and production.

While working at Wyndham Destinations, I learned so much about people, recruiting and retaining teams, and how to inspire large cross-functional groups from Sarah King, former EVP of Human Resources. She was not only my mentor for many years; I considered her a close confidant and friend, teaching me how to engage with executives, communicate across teams, inspire regional partnerships, and guide team members to success.

I’m very fortunate to work with many inspiring women at Hair Cuttery Family of Brands today and take away great learnings for continuing my growth with these wonderful role models.

Can you tell us about your career journey in your field?

At a young age, I knew that I loved working with people and leading teams, taking the opportunity to hold leadership positions as often as possible throughout my life.

In my career, I coupled that personal priority with working in a global marketplace.

Having studied abroad and combined my love of language and culture with the creativity of marketing, I landed my first job at Carnival Cruise Lines. Working in their international marketing department exposed me to all facets of brand, creative, and advertising, plus access to cutting-edge technology that made marketing internationally efficient and scalable.

Motivated to continue marketing in the digital space, I continued my journey across multiple industries in education, hospitality, and e-commerce. Each career step led to more knowledge and access to working with data, technology, social media, automation, segmentation, digital printing, consumer insights, and analytics.

Moving into the beauty industry two years ago allowed me to combine my love of marketing and communications with working closely with people.

In the salon business, your marketing efforts impact hiring the salon professionals who deliver the services and guests who come into the salons and build a bond with the salon professionals.

In addition, I enjoy the fun of promoting beauty services and products that build confidence and make people feel great every day.

This role as the head of marketing for Hair Cuttery Family of Brands allows me to deliver a combination of a positive experience for our Guests and a supported environment for our salon professionals to build and maintain a loyal salon business.

What advice would you give to the next generation of women?

My advice for the next generation of women is to continue to lean into what you want most in your career. There are no limits to what women can accomplish. So do your best, hold your head high, continuously push for what you deserve, help pull others up with you along the way, and make sure you are doing what you enjoy and what fulfills you each day.

Favorite Quote or Mantra

Forever and a Day, by Shakespeare   

The quote has always resonated with me as a way that I commit to things and my hope for enduring relationships.

Legacy

I’ve been blessed to work with so many smart, hard-working, successful, insightful and driven women throughout my career. I’ve also had the joy of surrounding myself with these same type of women in my personal life too. I’m so thankful for all of the positive impacts they have had on me.

Joan Braatz
Sr. Director, Head of Merchandising

Company Role

Direct and create merchandising plans, pricing, and operational systems to achieve financial goals and deliver products and services that meet Stylist/Salon and HCFB Guest needs. The “right product” at the “right time” delivered in the “right location”.

What does Women’s History Month mean to you?

Pioneers have provided a foundation for my work. Greats who created equality and opened up space to “sit at the table” in business. As a contributor.  As an equal.

Was there someone in your life that inspired you to become who you are today? Who was it, and why?

My Auntie . . who runs her own business, at the time I was growing up she was a pioneer.  She was a working woman who also had a family to raise and served with her clients and family with grace, professionalism, and humility. I strive to model her example every day.

Can you tell us about your career journey in your field?

I’m a “recovering retailer” who worked in women’s apparel for Saks Inc., May Company, Macy’s and JCPenney. And then I stumbled about pro-beauty and fell in love with the service to the stylist and salon; empowering a small business owner to build their craft, one guest at a time.

What advice would you give to the next generation of women?

Stay curious.

Favorite Quote or Mantra

 “Don’t confuse effort with results”

Heather Owens
Director of Learning and Development

Company Role

Lead the strategic vision and execution made by the training team of all technical, soft skills and compliance training for the development of all Field and SSC employees.

What does Women’s History Month mean to you?

Women’s history month for me is a reminder of how important it is as a woman and mother of girls, to celebrate and take full advantage of the opportunities that we have today thanks to other female leaders, activists and artists who paved the way for what is within our reach today.

Was there someone in your life that inspired you to become who you are today? Who was it, and why?

My Mom, who was a single working mother, is the number one reason I am who I am today.

Growing up, I had a hard working and resilient mother who always found a way to create a little magic for us.

She always celebrated my strengths and pushed me to be better.

Can you tell us about your career journey in your field?

I started off as a Salon Professional right after high school.

I worked five-years in a chain salon until I felt burnt out and almost quit the industry altogether.

After applying for a retail manager position, I was offered a stylist position and decided to give it one more go.

The salon I worked at had a compensation structure similar to what we have at HCFB and knew within three days behind the chair that the sky was the limit.

The rest was history, soon I would take over that salon as the salon leader.

That is where I began to realize that I was more passionate about the person behind the chair than I was about the person in the chair and wanted to spend my time teaching other stylists how to be successful!

From there, I would fill other operational and training positions in the Field.

I gained a ton of experience in curriculum development and eventually ended up where I am today. 

What advice would you give to the next generation of women?

My advice to the next generation of women would be to always assume what you want to do is already yours and then work your butt off to make it so!

Favorite Quote or Mantra

“You either walk inside your own story and own it, or stand outside your story and hustle for your worthiness” – Brene Brown

Joyce Taylor
Director of Operations