Dear Messy, Help! I'm Opening a Salon and No One's Applying.

10/04/2025 24 min
Dear Messy, Help! I'm Opening a Salon and No One's Applying.

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Send a a Text- leave your name & email so we can respond!In this “Dear Messy” episode, Abby and Kelsey team up to answer a message from a nail tech who’s opening a full salon — but struggling to find the right team.Together, they unpack practical, creative, and realistic ways to approach hiring in 2025, including:How to brand your salon to attract stylists who fitWhy building relationships is more effective than cold job postsThe power of reaching out in your local community (yes, old-school works!)Creative ideas beyond Indeed: school visits, open house, and meet & greetsStrategies for the short game and long-term growthIf you’re building a team or dreaming of opening your own salon one day, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to start strong.Got a “Dear Messy” question you want answered on the pod? Text us with the link above — we might feature you next!Follow Abby on Instagram and TikTok at @theabbywartherFollow Kelsey on Instagram at @kelseymorrishair