Micro Salon Design: A Full Tour of My Luxury 5-Station Salon
Manelli Studios is a luxury micro salon and content creation studio in Aliso Viejo, California, owned by me, hair educator Mirella Manelli. It has five styling stations, a color room, and a full filming setup, and it’s the home base for Hair B&B University, Manelli Hair Extensions, and my YouTube channel. After more than 25 […]
If I Graduated Cosmetology School Tomorrow, Here’s Exactly What I’d Do
The 12-step plan I’d run in my first year to build a full book, from a stylist who has been behind the chair since 1999. If I graduated cosmetology school tomorrow, I would treat my first year as a marketing job that happens to involve hair. Most new hairstylists take 24 to 36 months to […]
How New Hairstylists Build a Clientele From Zero
You will find everything you need to know about how new hairstylists build a clientele fast. Follow along as I give you all my best advice as a stylist with over 25 years experience. New hairstylists build a clientele from zero by picking one specific client they want to serve, setting a price they can […]
I Signed a 3-Year Lease on a Hair Salon Space… And I Need to Talk About It
I’m sitting in my new space right now and I honestly still can’t believe it. I just signed a 3-year lease on a 1,900 sq ft salon space, and if I’m being real with you, I had a moment where I thought: “Did I just do something crazy?” But the truth is… it doesn’t feel […]
The Truth About Owning a Hair Salon: What 8 Years as a Salon Owner Taught Me
Salon ownership is one of the most glamorized goals in the beauty industry. Here is the dream vs reality If you’re a hairstylist, chances are you’ve thought about owning a salon at some point. It feels like the natural next step with more freedom, income, and control. You imagine creating a beautiful space, building a […]
Hairstylist Burnout Is Real: 10 Salon Systems That Saved My Business (and My Sanity)
Hairstylist burnout is real and it doesn’t just happen to struggling stylists. The Deets: • Burnout is a systems problem, not a passion problem. Even successful stylists burn out when their business lacks structure, automation, and clear boundaries. • Protect your time and money. Automated booking, rebooking at checkout, clear pricing, and weekly financial check-ins are the foundation of […]
30 Tax Deductions for Hairstylists (Self-Employed & Booth Renters)
The Ultimate Guide to Tax Write-Offs for Hairstylists If you’re a self-employed hairstylist, booth renter, or salon suite owner, understanding your tax deductions could literally save you thousands of dollars every year. And let’s be honest… most cosmetology schools teach you how to pass the state board. They don’t teach you how to run a […]
3 Ways Failure Makes Your Beauty Business Stronger [LEARN TO FALL IN LOVE WITH FAILURE]
I’m breaking down the 3 things failure can teach us about our business, ourselves, and how failure makes your beauty business stronger. What is the F word that everybody hates but it’s something everybody needs in order to know when you’re winning? Its Failure. Let’s talk about how it can make your beauty business stronger. […]
10 Hair Salon Business Expenses to Consider: The Cost of Doing Business as a Hairstylist
What are some of the most common hair salon business expenses and how much does it cost to run a business as a hairstylist? Doing great hair and knowing your hair salon business expenses are two different things! I’m sharing the most common business expenses for hairstylists. The cost of running a hair salon is […]
5 Marketing Mistakes You’re Making with Your Social Media Bio
In this podcast for hairstylists and small business owners, I show you how to write the best marketing social media bio to attract your dream clients! Your bio is one of the most misused tools out there. It is a great way to simplify who you are and what you’re all about! First impressions are […]
