We know that nearly everyone has a camera on their phone and in the age of the “selfie” most people have tons of pictures that show their life events, but how many pictures do you have that are of just you, represent your brand, and are good quality?  If the answer is very few or none you are not alone. As a salon owner you want to make a great first impression to capture the

Ok lets be honest, there is something we all have to do but hate to talk about and usually dread doing. And let me warn you right now that this blog is about grooming your private “bits” as Amanda would say so if you feel as though your proper Southern grandmother taught you well and you may faint at some straight talk this post and video may be best skipped over but I know all

Steve Dunlap of My Brother’s Barber at Salon Suites Vestavia Hills grew up in Birmingham and had always been the creative type. He cut his own hair and did all types of styles on his own hair when he was younger, but his drive to become a barber came a little later in life. From 1999 to 2001 he performed volunteer work in Brooklyn, New York. As a volunteer money can be tight and volunteers

HaloCouture Extensions Tape in, braid, weave, bead, glue, wire, the list goes on and on for the options of hair extensions. So how do you know what is the right fit for you? To help you understand the selection for extensions let’s follow the extension story of Salon Suites’ VP of Sales and Marketing, Sherry, and her journey to HaloCouture Tape Ins with salon owner Tiffany Penley. Sherry had used extensions since her early 20’s

Be Your Own Boss It’s a growing trend sweeping the nation, support local. Empower your local neighbor, church member, friend, or family member to control their own destiny and be their own boss, and why not. Why not support those in your local community and enhance your local economy that allows for a greater and stronger city, but many in the beauty profession wonder what this could look like for them. How do they control

This hair styling, crossfitting, water loving momma is one of our salon owners at Bazaar 280. Crystal Judd owns Salon 5 and decided to open an individual private salon with Salon Suites after 7 years of owning a traditional, multi-chair salon. Crystal decided it was time to focus on her individual talent and clients rather than having to manage employees and her business, and Salon Suites was just the right fit. Learn more about Crystal

When you are having skin troubles and ask your girlfriends what to do most likely they will suggest you try skin guru, Melanye Morris at Salon Suites Bazaar 280. When our Social Media Liaison, Megan, had the chance to get in the chair she jumped at the opportunity. Below is the video of Megan getting her facial with glycolic peel and an interview of her experience. Can you relate to Megan’s skin struggles or do

Let’s Meet Master Barber, Jonathan Dunlap Please everyone give a warm welcome to Salon Suites first barber, Jonathan Dunlap. Jonathan has joined the Salon Suites Vestavia Hills location and we couldn’t be more excited. Jonathan has experience in everything from fades and mohawks to old fashion shaves. While always an artist and creative in school, he wasn’t sure how to channel his passion. His mother made the suggestion that he follow in his brother’s footsteps of