Valerie Delforge

What You Need To Know About Salon Mystery Shopping Visits

I used to hate mystery shopping visits. Although I knew I would be getting constructive feedback (and expected it), there was always a part of me that felt like I […]

Salon Reception Areas Need To Be Rethought Of… But Why?

Lately, I have been on a mission to revolutionize my clients’ salon reception areas and desks. More specifically, I focus on the training for reception and on how to turn […]

When Is It Time To Hire An Assistant Salon Manager?

This should be an easy question to answer, right? As soon as you can afford it! Wrong. I believe that it’s a little more complicated than that. First, because your assistant […]

Why You Must Learn To Delegate To Be A Good Salon Leader

Delegation is, and will always be, at the heart of true leadership, and yet, it’s a discipline and a procedure that many struggle to master. Learning how to delegate makes you […]

6 Management Styles And How They Apply To Salons And Spas

Management styles will always vary from one manager to another. What suits your team may not suit another. However, knowing how you manage is key to optimising your leadership skills. […]

10 Need-To-Know Tips For The First-Time Salon Manager

It’s always difficult to know where to begin when you embark on the first-time salon manager journey. There are so many things to focus on, that sometimes, making your marks with […]

The Ins And Outs Of Writing A Salon/Spa Procedure Manual

If a client journey is essential to consolidate customer service and elevate standards within your business, so is a salon/spa procedure manual. In fact, every salon or spa should have […]

The Guide To Dealing With Difficult Salon Staff

We’ve all had a difficult salon staff member at some point. I’m sure each of us has a story that sounds oh so familiar. Throughout my own career, I can […]