Salon Retail Tips: Choose Products That Actually Sell by Joe Cignetti

When you’re choosing a retail company to partner within your salon, it’s not just about whether the products look good on the shelf. It’s really about whether the brand fits your salon, supports your team, and helps your business grow. Over the years, many salon owners have discovered that the right retail partner can make […]

Create. Play. Inspire. Together with The Rumours Are True by Joe Cignetti

Some collaborations just make sense, and this one has been years in the making. The Rumours Are True located in VIC isn’t just a salon we supply. They’ve been part of our journey with Create Play Inspire foil from early on. Over the years, a genuine partnership formed ,built on trust, honesty, and a shared […]

The Art of Up Styling — One Pin at a Time by Joe Cignetti

Education in up styling doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time. It takes patience. And most of all, it takes practice. Yet so many talented hairdressers freeze the moment a client says, “Can you do a classic up style?” Suddenly it feels intimidating — like it’s a separate art form reserved for specialists. But the truth […]

Turn Mother’s Day Into Salon Magic by Joe Cignetti

There’s something about the lead-up to Mother’s Day that feels different in a salon. The energy shifts. Clients start talking about family lunches, school stalls, what the kids are planning… and quietly, there’s always someone thinking, “I should get Mum something special this year.” That’s your moment. Mother’s Day isn’t just a calendar date. It’s […]

What can you do for yourself when running your business? by Joe Cignetti

Running a business can be one of the most rewarding things a person ever does, but it can also be one of the most mentally and emotionally demanding roles to carry. As a business owner, the responsibility rarely switches off. Decisions sit with you. Problems come back to you. The success or struggle of the […]

Planning for your Business for the Year Ahead by Joe Cignetti

Planning your business for the year ahead isn’t about sitting down once with a notebook and magically having everything figured out. It’s about giving yourself clarity, direction, and a sense of control before the year starts pulling you in a hundred different directions. When you take the time to plan properly, you move from reacting […]

Top 5 Social Media Planners for 2026 by Joe Cignetti

Let’s look at the Top 5 social media planners for 2026. It makes life easier when you plan and have a direction with your social media, so please read the brief intro on your top 5….  Later Later is the planner you reach for when Instagram (and now TikTok) is doing most of the heavy […]

Reel VS Pictures on Social Media by Joe Cignetti

If you’ve been posting on Instagram and Facebook and wondering why your photos just aren’t getting the same traction they used to, you’re not imagining it. Reels have completely changed the game  and it’s something almost every business owner and salon professional is noticing. A few years ago, a strong image and a good caption […]

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