We’ve gathered some tips from salon owners and seasoned hairstylists on how to maximize your downtime for success this year.

Downtime may be scarce for salon owners and hairstylists alike, but if you organize and maximize your time effectively, you’ll be sure to reach your 2017 career and salon goals. The key: Focus your efforts on areas of your career or business that you’d like to expand this year. Below you’ll find three tips on how to can maximize your downtime in 2017 for business and career success, whether that’s expanding your presence online to boost bookings, expanding your professional network or flexing your creativity.
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Celeb hairstylist Justine Marjan shares some tips and steps on how to recreate her look for Olivia Culpo.

Olivia Culpo made plenty of news headlines for her Golden Globes red carpet look and her low braided chignon was just one reason (major #haircrush). Luckily, we have your step-by-step guide on how to recreate this look from Culpo’s celeb stylist Justine Marjan for ghd.

But first, some stylist advice: You’re going to have to work with your client’s schedule when creating an intricate updo like this, which may mean being flexible with when you begin and finish the style. “Because of our busy schedules, I prepped Olivia’s hair in the morning, then finished it in the afternoon before she hit the red carpet,” says Marjan.
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