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ISSE Long Beach 2012

Sunday, January 29th, 2012

This year has started off great and what a great way to start it off by being inspired. I attended our industry hair show today…ISSE Long Beach. It’s amazing to be surrounded by incredibly talented people and others who are inspired by them. While the show is heavily geared towards women’s hair, it still inspired me to be true to my craft, stay connected to the indusrty and do great work! I watched platform artists from Johnny B’s, Woody’s, Oster and Andi’s. One of the most memorable moments I had at the ISSE show was the design work on a male model from Babyliss. The design he received on the side of his head which was done with freehand clipper work was awesome.

The highlight of my hair show experience was meeting up with the metro FOR MEN team for breakfast at The Pike in Long Beach, CA before the show. I recommend this place, great food, and strong irish coffee. We enetered the show together and were inspired together. I could not ask for anything more! A team that plays together stays together.

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Here’s to an amazing 2012!

Saturday, January 7th, 2012

Happy New Year! I can’t tell you how glad I am that 2011 is in the past and for the arrival of 2012. My new year’s resolution is to put 2011 to rest and leave it there…in the past. While 2011 was a good year for metro FOR MEN and the shop was always rated well (we had 4.25 stars out of 5 as of Sept. 2011), going into 2012 its so better. metro FOR MEN has been given 5 stars out of five on Google Places. How did we manage to get such a great rating in 3 months? The shop has been blessed with talented, caring and happy service providers. We have reviews coming in saying “what a great environment. You can feel the moment you walk in the staff staff cares…genuinely cares about the customers and each other”.

Almost a year ago, I was told my dream to have a shop where associates cared about each other and the customer was lofty at best. That people in this industry don’t care about anything else but themselves and competing to have it all for themselves. I disagreed and said I will keep keep trying no matter how many people I have to go through to get my dream team. I was bid farewell with a closing statement of “it will never happen”. For a brief moment I doubted my dream, but forged foward anyway.

I’m glad I did, because I have my dream team and I will keep adding to it with like minded individuals that want to be part of my dream. Thank you to my nay sayers because without you, my dream would have never been realized. metro FOR MEN in 2012 is going to continue to be the leader in men’s grooming and will reach new goals…and dreams. For this reason, it is why metro FOR MEN is a Top 200 Salon in America. Here’s to an AMAZING 2012!

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In Salon Continuing Education for Hair Stylists

Monday, December 5th, 2011

Do you think your hair stylist should participate in continuing education after being licensed? I do. I’ve been in the beauty industry for over 23 years and continue to be amazed that the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology does not require licensees to have continuing education hours in order to renew a license. Because the Board does not require continuing education, it is left to salon owners to require their service providers to get outside education in order to stay current on industry trends. At metro FOR MEN, not only do we require our service providers to seek outside education in order to grow within the salon, we also host in salon education. Shawna, with Aveda, recently hosted a men’s hair cutting class where all my hair department team members were present.

It was one of the best classes hosted within metro FOR MEN. We were shown three new haircuts for men and then shown how to recreate them. At the end of the class, the staff was excited, energized and educated. I think it is important to stay educated and connected to my chosen career. In a typical year I receive at least 40 hours in continuing and enjoy it. I lead by example to my staff and show my team at metro FOR MEN that successful service providers continue to be educated no matter how long in the industry. My advice to customers of salons and stylists, entertain salons that require continuing education and in salon education and get services from stylists who regularly attend industry education.

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Did you get a good haircut?

Saturday, August 27th, 2011

I posted a question on our Facebook Fan Page (www.Facebook.com/metroformen) the other day asking our fans “how do you when you got a good haircut?”. For me, I know when I got a good haircut when my hair is easy to style myself. The responses I got were:

“when I leave metro FOR MEN”

“when it takes one try to style”

“when it even looks good wet”

What is your good haircut experience at the leading men’s salon in Orange County, CA–metro FOR MEN? Share your comments at www.twitter.com/metroformen or www.Facebook.com/metroformen

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Father’s Day 2011

Friday, June 3rd, 2011

metro FOR MEN has partnered with Help Me Grow Orange County to celebrate Dads for the month of June. Help Me Grow connects children and their families to developmental services to enhance the development, behavior and learning of children birth through five years. By calling the toll free number 1.866.GROW.025, (1.866.476.9025), parents, caregivers, child care providers, early educators and health care providers have a single point of access to developmental services for all young children who live in Orange County, CA. To learn more about Help Me Grow Orange County visit www.helpmegrowoc.org.

Every Saturday leading up to Father’s Day, metro FOR MEN is offering father/son duos for $50 on June 4, June 11, and June 18. Proceeds will go to Help Me Grow Orange Countyand our goal is to raise $1,000 by Father’s Day. In order to make this a reality we need your help and are asking for monetary donations, as well as hosting a raffle to win cool prizes for Dad! Prizes include tickets to local sporting events, men’s body care products, men’s hair care products, men’s shaving products and tools. Raffle tickets are $5 each or five for $20.

Please join metro FOR MEN together with Help Me Grow Orange County to celebrate Dad and raise money for a great local cause. Make an appointment today to have dad and sons look great on Father’s Day by calling (949) 450-0150 or stop by to enter the raffle to win Dad a great gift or make a donation at 15382 Alton Pkwy., Irvine, CA. Thank you for your support….Happy Father’s Day!

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Best Barber

Thursday, January 27th, 2011

metro FOR MEN has been nominated for Best Barber by My Fox LA HotList.  Please help us win this year by casting your vote for metro FOR MEN at http://oc.cityvoter.com/search?q=best+barber. Thank you for your continued support.  Check back often to see where we stand in the voting.

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Ask the Men’s Grooming Expert

Friday, January 21st, 2011

Men’s hair style trends for 2011 are quite different than we have seen in the past decade.  Men’s hair for this year is either long and flowing or short and structured—six degrees of  separation.  Less facial hair is synonymous with these trends.  Have you watched Mad Men lately?  If you have, you have seen that the characters are wearing clean, short hair that is combed into place using a gel or pomade, as seen in this example:

    This look is being seen on the fashion runways, in Hollywood and has no age limit.  A new take on the 1940s and 1950s have arrived.

Medium lengths for men went from “the messy look” to long fronts.  Check it out:    This is one of my favorite looks.  This look though is so different than what most men are used to wearing and will require time to get use to.  If done right, this medium, long front look can go from the office to nightlife with the use of the right product.

Men are wearing long hair again whether it has some layers or one length.  A new twist on 80s hair is back.        Trends for 2011 are exciting and fresh from what has been worn by men of late. 

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Ask the Men’s Grooming Expert

Thursday, January 6th, 2011

The new year is upon us and it’s a great time to start fulfilling those resolutions.  Do you have a resolution to get a new look for 2011 or looking for just a tune-up of your current look?  Let the Men’s Grooming Expert give you tips on looking your best this year.  Get your personalized tip by posting your question and current picture on metro FOR MEN’s Facebook Page at… 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/metro-FOR-MEN/75239173883

Happy New Year!

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Hello MFMers!

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

The new year is upon us and I can’t help reflecting on where the shop has been, where the shop is at, and where I want to take metro FOR MEN.  Where have I been with metro FOR MEN?  I’ve taken it from a failing salon with a no-quality reputation to a million dollar salon that has been recognized as one of The Fastest Growing Salons in America for the past 4 years, Best Barber, Best Men’s Haircut, and Best Shave.  metro FOR MEN is now known for its quality service and friendly staff.  That shift is what I’d been working day and night to obtain for the past 6 years.  Where is metro FOR MEN today?  The shop survived very well during this economic down turn and have added employee benefits and hired new staff during 2010.  Our nail and waxing services have finally began to pay for themselves, with our hair services still being our driver.  The current staff at metro FOR MEN is the best we’ve ever had.  They want to work for a shop that is committed to its mission, future and reputation.  Where is metro FOR MEN going in 2011?  While I can only speculate, but I will continue to reach for the stars.  I get asked every day whether I will open more salons, franchise, and the like.  My answer is always…”if it is meant to be–it will be”.  As the owner of the shop, I’ve always maintained the position of controlling growth until the flagship store is near perfection.  We aren’t there yet, but are closer than we’ve ever been.

Until then, I will continue my mission to establish metro FOR MEN as the leader in men’s grooming.  I was a participant in a class a while back that still continues to stick with me today.  This class covered the cycle of business.  That in the first years well-planned businesses grow and grow, then growth levels, and in year seven the business either reinvents to grow again or fails.  metro FOR MEN is on year six and we have felt the plateau (although the economy didn’t help matters).  I stay connected with what is going on in men’s trends and strategically place new products and services into our menu when I feel the time is right.  In order to keep metro FOR MEN on the forefront of men’s grooming, I’ve added to our menu:

SERVICES:  5 min steam towel treatment, men’s skin detail, men’s anti-aging treatment, eye smoothing treatment, and a new mask treatment for the hands and feet designed to maintain moisture during the winter weather.

PRODUCTS:  Stainless Steel razors and shave brushes, SuperSmile teeth whitening products, razor blade sharpeners by EverBlade, and the best reviewed nose/ear hair trimmer.

It’s a new year—time for a new and improved metro menu.  We look forward to seeing you in 2011 and wish you a prosperous new year!

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Ask the Men’s Grooming Expert

Thursday, December 23rd, 2010

What does a well-groomed man look like?  A well-groomed man:         

*  Has the perfect hairstyle for the image he wants to portray and uses the right haircare product to achieve that look, including shampoo AND conditioner and a styling aid;

*  Uses a face wash to wash his face with and follows it up with sunblock because he knows using sunscreen will keep his skin looking youthful.  He is also not afraid to use a complete skin care regimen because he understands the why…the  fountain of youth;

*  Keeps his facial hair trimmed and neat.  No ear and nose hair visible.  No single, long, bushy distracting eye brows.  No unruly mustaches, beards or goatees;

*  Has a white smile and used whitening teeth products daily;

*  Wears clothes that fit well and styled to project the image he wants others to perceive;

*  Smells fantastic because he uses the right cologne and doesn’t use too much;

*  Has well-MANicured hands because the right handshake says it all; and

*  Keeps his shoes groomed because he realizes that “you can judge a book by its cover and a man by his shoes”.

At metro FOR MEN we can show men how to get the right haircut for him, which products are best suited for his needs, advise him on skin care, trim facial hair, wax unwanted nose and ear hair, retail at-home teeth whitening systems and cologne, and get his shoes shined.  Do you have a man in your life that could use a new look for 2011?  Call metro FOR MEN today and schedule a free consultation.

Does he need wardrobe styling and image consulting because he wants to take his career to the next level, get that promotion, or land the perfect job?  Call my colleague Diana Jennings with Brand You Image or visit her at www.brandyouimage.com.

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