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SUMMER WOES & THE PRODUCTS THAT HELP

November 18, 2024

SUMMER WOES & THE PRODUCTS THAT HELP

Terra here! I’m so excited to share my latest product discoveries for extensions, just in time for summer!

How Long Do Hair Extensions Last?

October 06, 2024

How Long Do Hair Extensions Last?

How to Install Clip-In Hair Extensions - 5 Step Guide

August 15, 2024

How to Install Clip-In Hair Extensions - 5 Step Guide

Mastering the Craft: Your Comprehensive Guide on How to Become a Hairstylist

June 05, 2024

Mastering the Craft: Your Comprehensive Guide on How to Become a Hairstylist

how does does it take to become a stylist

June 05, 2024

How Long Does It Take to Become a Hair Stylist? Your Complete Guide

How Long is Cosmetology School?

May 01, 2024

How Long is Cosmetology School?

Everything You Need To Know About Clip-In Hair Extensions

March 12, 2024

Everything You Need To Know About Clip-In Hair Extensions

HOW MAKE SIX FIGURES WITHOUT TWELVE HOUR DAYS

September 22, 2021

HOW MAKE SIX FIGURES WITHOUT TWELVE HOUR DAYS

You don’t have to work long hours to make BIG money! In fact, when I started making six figures behind the chair, I was doing so with shorter days and less clients. These are my best tips for how to make six figures WITHOUT working twelve hour days!
THIS IS WHY YOU'RE LOSING CLIENTS

July 27, 2021

THIS IS WHY YOU'RE LOSING CLIENTS

For a lot of us, it can be a pretty big shock if a once loyal client leaves you. It feels like a breakup, right? No one likes that! That’s why we’re giving you three reasons you might be losing clients and how to fix it!
5 WAYS TO ELEVATE YOURSELF FOR FREE

June 28, 2021

5 WAYS TO ELEVATE YOURSELF FOR FREE

When I was working full-time behind the chair, I always wanted to find ways that I could elevate myself for free. Whether that was on social media, in person with my clients, or networking out and about, I wanted to make sure that my company and my services felt high end and luxurious.
SPRING 2021 MASTERCLASS RECAP

May 24, 2021

SPRING 2021 MASTERCLASS RECAP

You may be wondering, “What is Masterclass all about? What’s in it for me?” The Harper Ellis Masterclass is advanced education for our certified stylists. If you’ve taken one of our in-person Private Method & Mentoring classes OR our online Digital Suite, the Masterclass is your next step in perfecting the Method!
THINGS THEY DON'T TEACH IN HAIR SCHOOL, PART 2

April 19, 2021

THINGS THEY DON'T TEACH IN HAIR SCHOOL, PART 2

This week, I want to talk more about one of the biggest things that I did’t learn in hair school: how to market yourself and book clients!
THINGS THEY DON'T TEACH IN HAIR SCHOOL, PART 1

March 22, 2021

THINGS THEY DON'T TEACH IN HAIR SCHOOL, PART 1

I loved my experience in hair school. When I finished, I felt like I was a great hairdresser, and I was on my way to big things. I learned pretty quickly, however, that there was a lot of DIDN’T learn in hair school Some things you just have to learn on your feet, but some things you can learn with us here at Harper Ellis!
WHAT SETS THE HARPER ELLIS METHOD APART

February 15, 2021

WHAT SETS THE HARPER ELLIS METHOD APART

Choosing the right hair extensions installation method can make or break your hair extensions career. With every install, you are building your reputation as a stylist and working to gain referrals and positive word of mouth.

HOW TO SET GOALS

January 18, 2021

HOW TO SET GOALS

Everyone wants 2021 to be their year! But what does it mean to set truly attainable goals that will move you and your career forward? Today, we’re going to give you some tips and examples for setting goals that will move you forward!

STYLIST SPOTLIGHT: CREIGHTON ELLIS

January 04, 2021

STYLIST SPOTLIGHT: CREIGHTON ELLIS

We’re chatting with our very own lead educator here at Harper Ellis Hair Co., Creighton Ellis. Creighton helped pioneer the Harper Ellis Concealed Bead Method and now shares his knowledge with stylists allow over the country. He is also an ELITE Stylist at home salon, Salon Five Zero Four.

LEADING YOUR TEAM AS A SALON OWNER

December 21, 2020

LEADING YOUR TEAM AS A SALON OWNER

Am the only person who feels like a big standard of success in our industry is owning a salon? That seems to be the end goal for so many stylists, and of course, it was for me, too! When I started Salon Five Zero Four though, I learned very quickly that owning a salon is NOT for the faint of heart, and it’s certainly not the ONLY way to find success in our industry.

MINDSETS THAT ARE HOLDING YOU BACK

October 19, 2020

MINDSETS THAT ARE HOLDING YOU BACK

As a salon owner and a leader of multiple companies all revolving around uplifting stylists, I can now see how certain mindsets hold you back.

HABITS OF A SUCCESSFUL HAIRSTYLIST

September 28, 2020

HABITS OF A SUCCESSFUL HAIRSTYLIST

You know that book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People? It’s a great read, but I believe there are specific habits that every stylist can use to become and stay successful! Here are my nine habits of a successful hairstylist!
WHY THE RIGHT HAIR PRODUCTS MATTER

September 14, 2020

WHY THE RIGHT HAIR PRODUCTS MATTER

Investing in hair extensions is truly an investment in yourself! We upgrade our self confidence, our style, and elevate our overall look with this dreamy, full hair because let’s be real: hair is the first thing people notice about us. If you’ve made that investment, you have to protect it!
7 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR CLIENTS

August 31, 2020

7 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR CLIENTS

After our last blog all about thriving in COVID, our DMs were filled with messages from stylists asking the same question: “How can I KEEP my clients coming back to me?” In a world of endless options, it’s more important than ever to set yourself apart. Today, we’ve put together 7 ways to keep your clients coming back to you again and again!
HOW HAIRSTYLISTS CAN THRIVE DURING COVID

August 24, 2020

HOW HAIRSTYLISTS CAN THRIVE DURING COVID

To be completely honest with you all, I did not want to talk about COVID anymore after about May. I was over it. After canceling client appointments, postponing our educational events, and seeing my own grandparents test positive, I wanted this whole COVID thing to be OVER. But it’s not. It’s still here, shutting down salons in parts of the country AGAIN.
FALL 2020 HAIR TRENDS

August 18, 2020

FALL 2020 HAIR TRENDS

When the seasons change, we want our hair to change — that’s just human nature! After all, if the leaves are changing color, why shouldn’t your hair?
HAND-TIED HAIR EXTENSIONS BY THE WEFT

August 14, 2020

HAND-TIED HAIR EXTENSIONS BY THE WEFT

Picture it: you’re ready to do this killer hair extensions installation. You’ve met with the client, brainstormed custom color, and chosen the length. You know you’ll need one weft of one color and two wefts of another to create the perfect voluminous blend. 
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT HARPER ELLIS HAIR EXTENSIONS

July 27, 2020

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT HARPER ELLIS HAIR EXTENSIONS

Today, we’re answering some of the questions we get most in our DMs. Chances are, we’ll be answering one or two (or more!) of your burning questions about Harper Ellis hair!

HOW HARPER ELLIS CREATED THE BEST HAIR EXTENSIONS

July 23, 2020

HOW HARPER ELLIS CREATED THE BEST HAIR EXTENSIONS

So, if you’re looking for your full, dimensional, soft dream hair, tell your stylist that you want Harper Ellis hair extensions! And if you’re a stylist, we would love to provide you with the best hair extensions on the market so that you can create dream hair AND a dream career.

HOW TO CONSULT LIKE A PRO – PART 2

June 25, 2020

HOW TO CONSULT LIKE A PRO – PART 2

If you haven’t read part one, you can read it here – Do You Know How To Consult Like A Pro? If you have, did you write out your personal extension success story? If so — you are ready to move on to steps three & four of the consultation process!

INVESTING IN YOUR HAIR EDUCATION

June 24, 2020

INVESTING IN YOUR HAIR EDUCATION

Our mission at Harper Ellis Hair Co. is to help hairstylists feel empowered, educated, and able to create their dream lives. That empowerment begins with taking the leap and investing in YOU.

OUR NEW ONLINE TRAINING FOR HAIRSTYLISTS

June 24, 2020

OUR NEW ONLINE TRAINING FOR HAIRSTYLISTS

When COVID-19 turned the salon and beauty industry upside down, we knew we had to do something to help. As salons and stylists were struggling to survive and Zoom calls became the way we socialize, the answer was clear: we would bring online training for hairstylists into your living room.

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO CONSULT LIKE A PRO?

June 24, 2020

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO CONSULT LIKE A PRO?

I believe there are 7 STEPS to an effective extension consultation. As stylists, you know how vital communication is to build strength in any relationship – especially when creating profitable relationships with your dream clientele.

HOW TO MAINTAIN “CONTROL” IN YOUR HAIR EXTENSIONS BUSINESS

June 24, 2020

HOW TO MAINTAIN “CONTROL” IN YOUR HAIR EXTENSIONS BUSINESS

Our CEO + Founder, Terra Harvell, has experienced many ups & downs with managing an extension clientele. All of these highly important, life-changing discoveries stemmed directly from her personal FAILURES & FRUSTRATIONS.

DOES YOUR INSTAGRAM SAY, "I AM A HAIR EXTENSIONS ARTIST?"

June 24, 2020

DOES YOUR INSTAGRAM SAY, "I AM A HAIR EXTENSIONS ARTIST?"

Great extensions clients can seem difficult to find. If you dream of attracting this caliber of extension client, your social media presence needs to be on point.

LATEST HAIR COLOR TRENDS

June 24, 2020

LATEST HAIR COLOR TRENDS

When you’re feeling restless about your hair, what’s the first thing you think about changing? If we were to guess . . . we would guess COLOR! This summer, we’re seeing fun new hair color trends from platinum blonde to brilliant reds.

BENEFITS OF HAND TIED EXTENSIONS

June 23, 2020

BENEFITS OF HAND TIED EXTENSIONS

Have you heard the buzz about hand-tied extensions? If you’re contemplating investing in your dream hair, you probably have! When choosing between the different types of hair extensions, it’s important to know all of the facts.

THE TRUTH ABOUT HEAT AND YOUR HAIR

October 15, 2015

THE TRUTH ABOUT HEAT AND YOUR HAIR

I know that stylists focus on product education with your clients – which is super important – but, do you educate on HEAT? From my experience, I’ve seen heat act as a major culprit in damage not only to natural hair but also to hair extensions. Did you know you can burn the moisture out of your hair? And in time, you may burn your physical hair, too!

CRUISE IN STYLE THIS SUMMER – BUT DON’T FORGET ABOUT YOUR HAIR!

October 15, 2015

CRUISE IN STYLE THIS SUMMER – BUT DON’T FORGET ABOUT YOUR HAIR!

Always try to keep your extensions tangle-free and safe from any extra tension placed on your beaded row. Swift movement can cause matting & damage to your hair. So remember – tie it up before you go! We hope Summer 2019 is your BEST yet, babes!

B3 E - ARE YOU USING IT CORRECTLY?

September 30, 2015

B3 E - ARE YOU USING IT CORRECTLY?

The newest hype from Brazilian Bond Builder is their extension line, B3 E. We jumped on board from the get-go, because as you know, I LOVE innovative products.

TERRA'S TIPS: A TANGLED MESS

March 19, 2015

TERRA'S TIPS: A TANGLED MESS

Learn the in’s and out’s of detangling a mess — Here from our CEO + Founder, Terra Harvell on what her personal favorite products are to use for detangling hair extensions.

TERRA'S TIPS: A PUNCH IN THE GUT

February 15, 2015

TERRA'S TIPS: A PUNCH IN THE GUT

There’s nothing worse than one of your clients having a bad experience with their hair extensions. No one wants to replace any hair… It’s like a punch in the gut, and it hurts. At Harper Ellis Hair Co. we are committed to not only supplying you with the best quality hair we have ever found but also your education and helping you become the best artist you can!

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