When it comes to building a high-performing salon team, skill will get you so far. Heart is what keeps culture strong! At theREFINEnetwork, we believe that the team you build is the culture you keep, and hiring should be one of your most intentional leadership actions.

This week, we’re diving in...

As a salon leader, growth can feel exhilarating and exhausting. The more your business expands, the more demands are placed on your time, your team, and your energy. Without the right boundaries in place, growth won’t feel like momentum....it’ll feel like mayhem.

If you’ve ever said yes when you...

Here’s the thing no one warns you about in leadership: You don’t wake up one day and realize you’ve lost your vision.

It happens slowly.

Quietly.

Decision by decision.

Until one day, the business you built to reflect your dream feels more like a machine you’re just trying to keep running.

We...

Real stories. Honest lessons. And the truth about what it really takes to lead well. 

Leadership looked different in my head.

I thought it meant having a plan, being decisive, staying in control, and keeping things polished on the outside...no matter what chaos was happening behind the scenes.

I ...

Why putting people first is the most sustainable way to grow your salon .

You want to grow your salon. Add team members. Increase revenue. Build a brand that lasts.

But if you’re like most salon owners, you’ve hit some familiar roadblocks:

• Team turnover feels constant

• Culture is inconsis

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You became a salon owner or team leader because you wanted to build something meaningful.But somewhere along the way, leadership became overwhelming. You’re managing client flow, smoothing over team tension, and trying to keep a great culture alive.

The truth is, great leadership isn’t about doing ...

How are you showing up as a leader? Do you serve with a towel draped over your forearm or do you serve with a clipboard in hand?

In an industry powered by connection, creativity, and collaboration, leadership can’t be about ego. True leadership—especially in the beauty industry—isn’t about having a...