Get Started Easy
Thank you for being one of those people that will click on a thing that says “Start Here”! We’re going to get along great.
This page sets you up to win as a new subscriber to the Salon Associate Accelerator system. It’s the Essentials and nothing else. Use it as a checklist. At the bottom is a link to the Extending section, for when you’re ready to level up.
When in doubt, there are two resources for quick answers:
The Help Guide for Teams has all the answers for inviting and managing your groups and for viewing their progress reports.
Preparation
Equipment
We’ll use all the usual suspects. Here’s an overview of all the tools.
- 4 mannequins total – 4 for color, 2 of which will be cut progressively shorter
- clips, combs, brushes, elastics, a spray bottle
- a blow dryer with diffuser and nozzle
- a flat iron, at least two barrel sizes of curling iron, and a mini-crimper
- color bowls and brushes, color bottle with applicator, foils, color board
- good-quality shears
- clipper with guards
Setup
Invite your associates and educators.
- Invite your associates through the Group Management panel (complete instructions are in the Help Guide for Teams)
- Use the same steps to invite your educators to their educator group so they can access the Educators Edition
- Add your educators to the associates group as Group Leaders so they can view the progress reports
Procedure
The course is designed for associates to mostly work independently, especially after the Jumpstart. Once you’re set up, you will have a lot more free time than you used to.
- Review each workshop before you assign it so you are ready to support
- Some workshops require a personal demonstration from the educator
- Allow your associate about 2 hours for each workshop
- Allow time for the journal/debrief phase, and be sure to resolve all questions before continuing
- Check their work, offer constructive feedback, and either schedule more practice or advance
- Encourage practice at home
- Assessments require 2-3 hours with an educator, and sometimes also a model. Allow associates enough time to prepare and to arrange for a model.
- As associates pass each assessment, take advantage of their new skills by putting them to work with clients as much as possible
Mindset
This program is different from what you’re used to. It may take a shift in mindset. But don’t worry! We will get you to your happy place! Mmmhappy place.
- Give it a chance. “Different” can be a challenge, but if you stick with this for three months you will be a believer for life!
- As much as possible, associates learn by working hands-on with the videos. They can practice at home just as easily as at the salon. Encourage that. They will progress much faster.
- Each workshop includes a journal/debrief step. Don’t skip it. Mistakes turn mystery into mastery when associates take a moment to understand what worked and what didn’t.
- When in doubt, get help. Our Facebook community is a great resource.
Good to Go
Told you it was quick. Have fun out there!
Extending
When you’re ready to level up, check out these shockingly simple tools that will kick your team into overdrive and really transform your business.