salon leadership
Unlock Your Salon’s Potential
BASED IN CHICAGO, IL
Leading a salon is one thing—growing your people is another. We know through experience that real growth happens when you pull back the curtain, open the salon doors, and share what’s working. These classes give you that opportunity: transparency, real systems, and actionable strategies to build your team, your curriculum, and your leadership confidence.
WALK AWAY WITH
BEHIND THE CURTAIN CLARITY
See what’s behind the scenes of reputable salons, how to retain high-performing staff through meaningful career development, and how to replicate proven successful systems in your own salon.
GENEROUS KNOWLEDGE
Mentoring, coaching, and actionable tools you can implement immediately.
PEER & NETWORK SUPPORT
Real connection with other owners navigating the same challenges.
CONFIDENCE & IMPACT
Clear pathways to grow your people, motivate top hairdressers into mentorship, strengthen your leadership team, and boost your bottom line.
These classes aren’t about fluff or trends. They’re about transparency, generosity, and practical systems that create sustainable growth for your Salon business. Because after years of running a salon, it’s not about holding back—it’s about empowering your people, investing in their future, and leading with clarity.
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OWNER’S GUIDE
BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS
THE ASSOCIATE PROGRAM
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE ON DEVELOPING SALON TALENT FROM WITHIN
“Carly and Jovan have been such a gift to Solo Salon and to everyone who has had the chance to learn from them. They don’t just teach techniques—they create an atmosphere of support, encouragement, and true growth. Carly has a way of making challenging skills feel approachable. She truly sees people for who they are and helps bring out their best, both as stylists and as individuals. Jovan brings an energy that lights up the room. The passion for her craft, education and for helping others succeed is contagious. She pushes you to go further than you thought you could, all while making the process fun.
Together, Carly and Jovan make an incredible team who bounce off of one another and know their ultimate goal is to see the growth in others. . Their leadership has created a space where stylists learn to feel confident, inspired, and proud of their craft. They’ve made a lasting impact on Solo Salon, everyone they have mentored and those who have grown with them”