Managing hair stylists is a crucial part of running a successful salon business. Hair stylists are the ones who interact with the clients, provide the services, and create the reputation of the salon. Therefore, it is important to keep them motivated, productive, and satisfied.

One of the benefits of keeping any employee busy is that it can increase their income and performance. Busy employees can earn more tips, commissions, and bonuses, which can boost their morale and motivation. Busy employees can also improve their skills, creativity, and efficiency, which can enhance the quality of their work and customer satisfaction.

However, keeping any employee busy does not mean overworking them or making them stressed. It is important to find the right balance between workload and rest, and to respect the employees' needs, preferences, and goals. Respect mandatory breaks and consider having a solid conversation with employees who want to skip their breaks. I have been guilty of just assuming my employees are finding something to do or taking their breaks. Always follow through with a check-in.

Some of the ways to manage hair stylists effectively and keep them busy are:

• Use an online booking software to optimize the appointment scheduling and reduce the gaps between bookings.
• Offer incentives and rewards for achieving certain targets, such as referrals, rebookings, upsells, etc.
• Provide training and development opportunities for the employees to learn new skills, techniques, and trends.
• Encourage teamwork and collaboration among the employees, and foster a positive and supportive work culture.
• Solicit feedback and suggestions from the employees, and involve them in the decision-making process.

By managing hair stylists and keeping them busy, you can create a loyal, happy, and high-performing team that can grow your salon business. I've been known to create a few bingo cards. See example.

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