101 Reasons why our members love BTC!

1. BTC keeps us informed and up to date on everything from the latest techniques, education, career opportunities and even business mergers! BTC is a necessary resource for any one who takes their career seriously.
–Candice Jackson, Freelance Hairstylist, New York, NY

2. This is the first business tool that I have truly been able to use. Daily tips and ideas on how to improve my business, my skills and employee management. I look to BTC for any information I'm seeking before looking anywhere else.
– Melissa Roatch, Salon Owner, Just You Salon & Spa, Elmwood, WI

3. It's a great tool at the disposal of anyone who is a part of this industry. Students and new comers to senior stylists and business owners can all benefit from the daily tips, step by steps, and broadcast classes offered at reasonable prices to no cost at all. Most importantly it gives us a chance to further our knowledge in every aspect of our professional lives. It helps us to keep in touch with the industry around us and the people in it. It helps bring the passion inside of us to the surface where it belongs. It's a place to inspire and aspire together as one.
– Chelsea Lorraine, Hairdresser, Athens,GA (BTC member for 3 years)

4. I've been a hair designer for 43 years and I still am learning every day from behindthechair. They always have new information and that is what we older ones need to keep up with the times. When you can't afford to go to the shows ,you can get the education from BTC each day. Thank you BTC!
– Marti Doering, Salon Owner, Stylemakers, Bloomington, IN (BTC Member for 8 Years)

5. BTC has been a "Life Line" for me throughout the years. At times I've had to step away from direct involvement in our industry and seek current updates thru BTC which has keep my interest and passion for more. This constant changing industry has been well served by your web site.
– Nadine Comeau, Hairdresser, Erie, PA

6. BTC has been a lifeline to the industry. In the aftermath of Katrina, BTC was where I turned for consolation in the loss of my mother. Since learning about BTC at the Premiere Show in Orlando, I have considered BTC one of my best sources for news and information regarding our industry, and now, 5 years later, I am happy to be a "charter subscriber" to BTC [ONPaper]!
– Don George, Hairdresser, Regis Salon, Asheville, NC

7. When I was a young apprentice, many moons ago, I would read publications cover to cover and the read them again in case I missed something the first time. BTC is the something that was missing. BTC has so much information, education and reference material for every possibility that has never been readily available before. I love it! I tell all my students about it!
– Maria Nelson, Instructor, Paul Brown Institute, Honolulu, HI

8. As an independent salon owner it is sometimes hard to travel to find information or new ideas and trends. The daily emails with tips and new info from BTC has not only increased my knowledge but has at times increased my revenues when I use the ideas presented in this web site. I find ideas to make my salon profitable and my clients visits exciting instead of the ‘same old’ each time they visit. Stylists are able to keep up with the industry without leaving their homes and salons for webinars and readings in each web page. Thank you BTC. I highly recommend your web site to everyone.
– Christine Peacey, Salon Owner, Hair West Designs, Ludlow, MA

9. BTC has been a life saver for me. I get bored very easily and BTC is always there to show me something different and give me ideas to use in my salon. They help me keep in contact with the beauty world. All of the ladies in my salon are members of BTC. We talk about what's new all of the time and decide what new product we will try and who is going try it fist. It has made all of us at my salon work as a team even though we are a rental salon. Thanks for bringing us all together and keeping us all together AND putting us all on the same level.
– Patty Hardy, Salon Owner, The Best Little Hair House, Simi Valley, CA

10. BTC gives the tools needed to keep our industry professional. If we want to make more money, we better know how to do it. What better time can we live in than now? With BTC we have access to the latest trends in the comfort of our home, salon, airport, beach or anywhere we can take our computer. You've got to love modern technology. Thank you Mary for this wonderful website.
– Barbara Herzig, Hairdresser, Balzano & Co, Jacksonville, FL

11. Dear BTC, I would just like to thank you for being there when I begin to feel burned out or run down. Your site makes me proud to be a hairstylist. The constantly updated education and how-tos help give me the edge that keeps my clients in my chair. Thank you for keeping up to date with the latest cuts, color and fashion trends. It truly is an inspiration to me each and every time I log on.
– Jessica Vasquez, Hairdresser, Bella Lina Cruz Salon, Winter Garden, FL

12. BTC means a lot to me. It keeps me in touch with information from around the industry. As a small ‘Ma and Pa’ salon owner, my being able to receive tips from the best of the best in this industry means everything to me. It allows me to have insight on the latest trends, from color services to cuts to updos. It allows me to not only to learn from the best but encourages me to be more creative myself. Every day I am able to learn, grow and be creative. There is nothing better than when you turn your clients around and not only hear, but see how excited they are with what you have created for them. So to be able to go online and read about the latest trends, read about other salon owners and the tips they share, whether they are big time or not, is a great learning and growing experience that I wouldn't get if it weren't for BTC.
– Joanne Laterza, Salon Owner, Stefano Salon, Geneva, IL

13. Thank you for taking hairdressers seriously, providing ways to better our world together, our industry, our clients and ourselves and our income.
– Page Ault, Hairdresser, Hwy 53 Hair Salon, Braselton, GA (BTC Member for 6 years)

14. BTC instills a sense of unity to our industry's professionals. All of the tips and articles from BTC help us to stay connected no matter what region we live in. With BTC, I feel that we are one entity. Through BTC I can see that we as professionals have a lot in common....and the science of beauty is in our blood! When I'm on BTC I feel connected to an extended family in the hair business; one that extends throughout the world. How fabulous is that? We're able to be a part of the ‘Cosmetology World’ because of BTC...literally and figuratively!!!
– Rebecca M. Withrow, Salon Manager, Cache Salon, Kettering, OH (BTC member for 1 Year)

15. I feel that BTC is a cornerstone in continuing your own education, not just what your employer provides. From new cutting and coloring techniques to how to deal with the most difficult of guests, it is always at your fingertips.
– Heather Demag, Salon Manager, O’Brien’s Salon, Essex Junction, VT (BTC Member for 5 years)

16. As a salon owner, BTC lets me feel connected to other people and to the industry as a whole. I advise new talents to check it out so that they can become aware of all the talented people and opportunities out there and to be inspired!
– Fay Doe, Salon Owner, Underground Hair Artists, Santa Barbara, CA (BTC Member for 3 years)

17. behindthechair.com has helped me find various jobs in my field. It’s helped me stay one step ahead artistically. I've had the chance to try new professional products as a treat for free before other stylists. And the site has given me an opportunity to share what I know with other stylists.
– Elizabeth Dorling, Colorist, Magic Fingers, Chino Hills, CA (BTC Member for 6 Years)

18. I would love to say thank you to BTC for your contribution to our industry, keeping it innovative and fresh as well as exciting. Also, thanks to the BTC members for being the trendsetters and willing to share your information as well as helping to raise up new industry members.
– Camilla Terrell, Salon Owner, eN’Vision Salon Spa, Lithia Springs, GA

19. BTC makes me enjoy my job even more because I get a new tip every day and I look forward to going to work and using that tip. Everything about BTC is interesting, most other websites or catalogs have a couple interesting tips but most are boring, filled with information you already know. I like how everybody is excited to share their tips, and I look forward to hearing about the news and what’s new in the cosmetology field. Most of all it's FREE!
– Angel Siler, Hairdresser, Statuesque Salon, Russell, KS (BTC Member for 3 Years)

20. BTC was a gift to our industry and it was about time! Our industry has grown throughout the years since I was a small child growing up in my mother's salon. The movement of our industry going "high-tech" and accessible with a click has made learning from each other so much easier. At one time, those who came before us worked very hard to make our craft what it is and now our industry is respected. There are guidelines that we live by and we have now a voice that can be heard; and people are listening. BTC gives back to the stylist, the manager, the student- the forums inspire and motivate us to strive to become better in our careers and lives.
– Jennifer Adams, Hairdresser, Fantastic Sam’s, Alamo, CA

21. When BTC started, there were a lot of sites also starting that supposedly were similarly focused. However, only one prevailed to meet those standards and Thank God I had signed up on this site! The resources, the sincerity and the content is and always has been state-of-the-art for our industry! I was so impressed with what it stood for that I pursued and got the honor of working with Mary and her team! I’ve seen the countless hours, stress and energy that it has and does take to make a significant difference in our field! No one would do this if they did not care and have the same passion for us!! If you have not delved into the site and used its resources, be it student or stylist or member of this community, you are sorely missing out on continuing in excellence and having your voice heard!! Mary (and team), I applaud you! As Mary would say, It’s "Amazing"! Just do it people!!
– Marc A. Hafele, Owner, Impulse Hair Studio & Day Spa, Newburgh, IN (BTC Member for 7 years)

22. BTC captures raw, unadulterated education and knowledge, realizing that most creative ideas are inspired or learned from artists in real salon situations. It’s important to share these ideas and experience with others. BTC utilizes top pro knowledge but also lets people who aren't necessarily known in the spotlight share their information with everyone. In order to grow our industry, it's important to continue to use people who's experience really drives this industry. BTC does just that. For the artist and trade gurus of the back rooms of a salon industry - by the artist and trade gurus of the industry.
– John Christopher Montoya, Colorist, Pilea Salon & Day Spa, Kennewick, WA

23. As a young hairdresser who just opened her very own shop last month, I need mentors. BTC helps me every day to thrive in this economy and helps me take my salon to a higher level of class, quality and excellence.
– Darcie Arnold, Salon Owner, Galerie 307 & Day Spa, Nevada, MO A

24. Anyone can be a hairdresser but BTC gives you the knowledge and experience to become a hairstylist that stands out from the rest and gives you the opportunity to learn the cutting edge looks and the tools to get you there! Thanks BTC!
– Allie Karmenzind, Melissa’ Beauty & Grooming Source, Peoria, IL

25. Right now there are a lot of problems with the economy, and traveling is pricey…so I love logging onto BTC for my education! You are what you put in to yourself and I feel that the younger minds need mentors and guides; I know I did.
– Nichol Morizzo, Hairdresser, Salone Dei Capelli, Southold, NY ( BTC Member for 8 years)

26. I print all of the tips of the day and copy them to one sheet and wrap them in with my employees’ paychecks! They love it and I feel like I am squeezing in a weekly class! As for BTC’s open discussion boards…they speak for themselves! One cannot ever know enough or afford to lose their game, and BTC gives us all the help we need to stay on top of ours.
– Lee Parks, Salon Owner, Avici Salon, Schaumburg, IL (BTC Member for 3 Years)

27. BTC is an amazing source for new ideas, reminders of old favorites that work and updates on news within the industry…all delivered in a positive upbeat manner. I couldn't imagine being in any other industry and am thankful to have chosen this one.
– Heather Hosch, Salon Owner, KJ & Kompany, Waterloo, IA (BTC Member for 1 year)

28. The site has encouraged me to stay on top of my game with cuts and colors. The site keeps me up with what's going on in the industry but also teaches me how I can improve my customer service and technical skills. It pushes me to continue my education.
– Carol Turner, Centennial Hills Salon & Day Spa, Las Vegas, NV

29. I live in a rural area and it's not easy making it to all the continuing education events. With behindthechair.com, I can get a lot of the information right there online or go to their store and purchase DVDs from great colorists and stylists.
– Laura Rhudy, Salon Owner, Hair Fashions by Laurie, Sulligent, AL (BTC Member for 8 Years)

30. I love the way BTC keeps me informed of the latest trends on cuts, color and styles. I also like how it keeps up with what's going on in our country whether it be politics, economy issues and so forth. BTC keeps me inspired and motivated to do my very best. I appreciate the availability of education made possible through BTC. Keep up the great work!!
– MaryAnn Hernandez, Hairdresser, Trends Hair & Tanning, Okeechobee, FL (BTC Member for 6 Months)

31. I love this industry and BTC. BTC makes my job easier. It's easier to stay passionate and inspired because BTC keeps me connected to the industry outside my little salon. It connects all of us, it motivates, inspires and helps us to be more successful.
– Barbara Forgione, Salon Owner, Barbara Forgione Salon, Tampa, FL (BTC Member for 8 Years)

32. I would like to thank the people who have made BTC what it is. It has been great to finally have a place to ask questions and get any info needed at any time! It is also a great way to learn how to grow in this great industry. I have ordered many great books and shirts that help me express who I am as a creative being! Thank you!!!
– Lori DeJesus, Hairdresser, Glendale, AZ (BTC Member for 1 Year)

33. BTC is a resource that all owners and service providers can utilize. Not only does it support our industry in huge ways, it gives back to each one of us in business and creative ways that make a difference in our client’s lives as well as our business and personal lives.
– David Linde, Salon Owner, Salon Radius, Solana Beach, CA

34. BTC is a tool that appeals to the younger, digital crowd; it keeps me in touch with what is "in", what's going on in the world markets and what is happening to the industry from a financial aspect. We live in a rural area, so having access to the "newest" things at my fingertips keeps me in tune with my students.
– Jeni Giles, School Instructor, The School of Hairstyling, Chubbuck, ID (BTC Member for 2 years)

35. I would say that BTC is a blessing, and if wasn't for BTC us as stylists wouldn't have a forum to communicate in and we wouldn't be as informed as we are about the industry. We have so many different trends in hair and fashion and I’m always thirsty for knowledge. BTC sure helps quench it!
– A. Roberts, Hairdresser, Platinum Shears Salon, Philadelphia, PA

36. BTC keeps me awake and aware of what is going on in our industry. Having worked in several roles in our industry for over 20 years, I like to keep current. BTC helps me with that.
– Jeni Hendrix-Tolbert, Salon Manager, Kissimmee, FL

37. BTC has given me inspiration in many ways; from updating my skills to staying on top of all the trends to satisfying not only my client’s needs but my own! BTC inspires me to up-sell products and services and always keeps me in the know.
– Adriana Pacuku, Hairdresser, Body Shoppe Salon, Seymour, CT

38. BTC is one of the best resources out there for the beauty industry and it’s a shame not to utilize it. I can go on the site and find what I need right off the bat! It is a great tool for me, made by us, for us!
– Felicia Chambliss, Colorist, Goldielocs, Inc, Gahanna, OH

39. BTC keeps me motivated when I need ideas and inspiration to share with my staff and clients. When balancing family, business and life in general it is difficult to keep all the plates spinning and the information provided is simple and to the point and very useful.
– Lynn Meyer, Salon Owner, Karma Salon, Athens, GA

40. Thank you for creating this website, maintaining a level of professionalism and excellence, and looking for ways to change and grow. That is just what a professional in this industry has to do!! We can follow your good example.
– Lisa Osborn, Hairdresser, Renzo Salon, Waltham, MA

41. As a seasoned stylist I find BTC to be an absolute necessity for all stylists and salon owners. We can solve all of the problems in our industry with education and communication. Everyone can benefit from the information provided. One is never too old or experienced to learn something new.
– Denise Kingsley, Hairdresser, High Tech Hair, Denver, CO

42. BTC you’re awesome! You are very helpful! I love all of the advice that I can use to make me more successful and knowledgeable. Thoughts to the industry in general...I love what I do! Thank you God for this industry! Who doesn't want to absolutely love their job!!
– Alaina Manibog, Hairdresser, Play Hair Lounge, Simi Valley, CA

43. BTC is such a great resource place for me! As an educator, I get ideas that are not in our text books that I can share with my students. Even though I attend shows and classes throughout the year, BTC gives me all the up-to-date info I need. I want my students to be prepared for the real world and be a step above entry level when they leave the Academy and they can go to BTC if they ever need assistance. I include the website in my syllabus because it inspires them. In this time of recession, we all need to do our best to comfort one another. BTC helps us to pull together and go the extra mile.
– Ann Coon, Instructor, The Salon and Spa Academy, Fort Walton Beach, FL

44. BTC is a good source of salon and product information. I was wondering about using a new product and got my answer from a BTC review.
– Flair, Salon Manager, Lay Up Salon, Vineland, NJ

45. Thank you BTC for making industry information more available to all hairdressers and salon professionals, not just to a select few. Whether it’s a merger, tip for the day, new product or tool, you are there for us--compliments! I’ve been in the industry almost 20 years and I’ve never seen nor had that before you came around. Please continue leading the way. Thanks again!
– Lauren Vincent, Hairdresser, Sandy Winchesters, Durham, NC

46. BTC continues to inspire me and keep me passionate about this amazing industry. Even after a long day and all the stresses in the world, I can come home from work, log on and get inspired again and again. Thank God for BTC!!
– Samantha Bonner, Hairdresser, Art is...Salon, Brigantine, NJ

47. BTC takes the professional out of the salon and gives her/him the opportunity to see what is going on in the industry (to see how multifaceted it is), to share our experiences and expertise with others. BTC is a sounding board, a "clearing house" for the information and education available to us and a rousing call to be the best that we can!
– Clint Atwater, Salon Owner, Metropolitan Salon LLC, Provo, UT

48. I would like to thank the creators and participants in BTC for their dedication to me and my fellow stylists here in the beauty trenches. I love to make people sexy and beautiful, inside and out. I am grateful to the contributors of BTC for their input and education. The industry needs this kind of devotion to keep the inspiration going. We all need each other. We teach each other, inspire each other and have a lot of fun doing it. What other industry allows so much freedom and fun?!
– Joanie Wegman, Hairdresser, J Amelia’s Wellness Salon and Spa, Pequot Lakes, MN

49. Do you all see what a great resource BTC is?!? I have waited for this connectivity to happen and BTC has made it happen for all of us to enjoy, learn and be inspired by. The world is constantly changing and we need to be on the edge of its turn to be a happening artist. BTC is helping us do just that. We are artists and we need the tools to create. We must remember that we need to fill up our inspiration tanks. BTC helps us do that. Be proud that you are a part of shaping the world around you. When people feel they look good, they truly feel good. Be a part of changing your environment by just creating beauty all around you. Thanks to these folks for all their good efforts!
– Paul Ferraro, Hairdresser, MANE on Madison, Wyckoff, NJ

50. BTC is a wealth of knowledge, from webinars to articles and how-tos, to job searches and updates in the industry. Everything you could possibly want to know you can find here on BTC. I have been a loyal member for years now. The industry has slowed down for many of us here in Texas and BTC offers many tips on how to promote my business and how to keep it!
– Heidi Woodruff, Colorist, Salon Republic, Dallas, TX

51. I love this industry. For 26 years, I have been fortunate enough to be excited about going to work every day. Not many people can say that and I do not take it for granted. I am excited that BTC is here. When I first got into the industry, resources like BTC were scarce. I had to scour libraries, call supply houses, consult other hairdressers, or figure problems out for myself and hope I didn't make a mistake I couldn't fix. Now, with the advent of the internet, you can find nearly anything you want or need. I used to have about 20 professional sites saved in my bookmarks. Now, I have only one. When I need specific information, BTC is at the ready and I always find what I need. It is comprehensive, accurate and up to the minute. As a trainer, I am always looking for supplemental information for my classes. I jump around from site to site, always end up finding what I need at BTC.
– Dana Sear, Hairdresser, Beauty Brands Salon, Spa and Superstore, Kansa City, KS

52. BTC is the best website that we can look to when we are down, curious, or just looking for a way to please our guest! I think the industry as a whole needs to come together! The next thing that has been a buzz in the salon industry is the economy. I have not had to discount my services but because of BTC, I found the idea to use Hair bucks within my salon. It’s a huge success and so easy to do! Let’s stick together and continue to use BTC as the great tool it is and conquer the world as designers!
– Rachel Hilton, Hairdresser, Vogue Salon and Spa, Rock Hill, SC

53. I enjoy BTC because it is obviously run by people in our industry and therefore individuals that are really in touch with the daily ins and outs. The issues that affect salons, owners and stylists are unique to our industry and we need a voice to address our concerns and questions. The topics touched on in standard business publications rarely ever apply to us or other service-based businesses. It is very comforting to read all of the articles and see the webinars concerning the downturn in the economy, and to know it is not just my salon or my city or my state that is anxious and nervous. Thanks BTC, you provide me with comfort and insight.
– Dawn Pruitt, Salon Owner, The Salon at Cumming Station, Cumming, GA

54. BTC is all about hairdressers helping hairdressers, with daily tips sent to my email, with up to date articles about what's going on in our industry plus classes, educational books, job searches…it's everything a stylist needs to grow!
– Rhonda Brockington Brown, Hairdresser, Salon LaFaye, Canton, GA

55. The professional beauty industry is very unique. BTC is a valuable part of the industry because of the information it shares from across the world to stylists both old and new, educators, students, etc. It's exactly what we need. It’s a one stop shop for information and a vein to the beauty world.
– Peachez Wilson, Salon Owner, Hair International Salon, Los Angeles, CA

56. This industry is all about change, passion, and energy. BTC constantly nails these characteristics right on the head! It keeps me connected with the rest of the world and reminds me that I am in the perfect profession!
– Jillian Bottomley, Salon Owner, Jillian Day Spa & Salon, Murphys CA

57. In this industry, especially starting out and building your clientele, there are ups and downs. When you are starting to get down you can just long on to BTC and read some truly inspiring articles! You will walk away re-charged and ready to take on the world!
– Heather Kerley, Hairdresser, Fringes Studio Salon & Spa, Knoxville, TN

58. BTC has helped me be a better person for others that I serve. Getting HELPFUL daily tips is wonderful. If you are having any difficulty in trying to better yourself, join BTC now, you will only get better.
– Denise A, Salon Owner, Baby Daul

59. First and foremost, I would like to personally say "THANK YOU"! It's so nice for hairdressers to be acknowledged as professionals. BTC gives my budding career a new meaning. Thank you for working ever so hard to support stylists all over the globe and for giving us a voice! A monumental task has been accomplished.
– Melanie Higgins, Hairdresser, Seasons Salon & Spa, Lexington, KY

60. BTC means a relationship between two things--client and a hairdresser, distributor and a business, the most recent news and the public. behindthechair.com is all the latest and greatest information that the professional can have access to instantly.
– Bethany Wing, Salon Owner, Salon Belor, Bourne, MA

61. BTC is where it’s at to both educate and excite the hair care professional. Each day they send helpful tips; insight and inspiration that helps me grow and thrive as a professional. BTC is truly a place for the hair artist. They really care to make us each the best we can be. They bring together professionals and artists who share the same passion for the art and beauty that is hair design. Thank you BTC for helping me achieve greater heights of my art and passion.
–Raquel Siders, Instructor, Image Provocatuer, Roseville, CA

62. I have clients constantly asking how I "keep up" with the trends. First I tell them “Hello! Do you know who you are talking to? I am trendy by nature.” Then I proceed to let them in on my secret…BTC! BTC keeps me wanting more. It delivers all the industry info at my fingertips. I have friends that wonder how I know so much about the industry-- like Sexy Hair and Pureology announcements. BTC helps me stay motivated with updates on trends, cranky clients and webinars. I love it. We have an amazing industry, and my favorite part right now is that people are banning together to make a difference in others lives.
– Danielle Jackson, Hairdresser, Rockford, IL

63. BTC is the one tool that can give me current information on the industry. Not only does it offer educational tips on cuts and color but how to make it a better experience for my clients while expanding my income level. BTC is the one stop shop for people who want to keep up to date on current events, and techniques to better themselves and their business.
– Jamie Morrow, Hairdresser, Altieri Brothers, Toluca Lake, CA

64. I feel it is about time there is a place where all stylists--beginner to advanced--can unite and share their experiences and information. BTC is the leader in salon information and stylist unity. I like the fact I can find information about everything beauty in one place with out a fee. Thank you, BTC!
– Clifford Scott Osinski, Salon Owner, Clifford Scott & Co, Bensalem, PA

65. This is the best place to visit when you need information about how to improve your business. It has great fashion tips, a discussion of technical how-tos and the latest industry news! All stylists should visit BTC daily!
– Bob Lofreddo, Salon Owner, Robert Gary Salons, Providence, RI

66. I cannot express how grateful I am for BTC! I have used it as a constant source of information, ideas, tips, tricks and concepts. It is an AMAZING resource!
– Sean Illian, Salon Owner, Salon Shagz, Coralville, IA

67. Thank you so much for organizing this website. It's the best place for new or older stylists seeking info in many areas. It's full of positive material, motivation for when you feel defeated in the salon, wonderful info on books, web classes, videos. The tip of the day is the best quick bit of info. I started to copy them down and write them in our appointment book for the girls when I work. We love the support, BTC!!
– Stephanie Filippone, Hairdresser, Bubbles, Bristow, VA

68. BTC keeps industry professionals connected any time of the day to what is going on in the world of hair. You can get tips on how to cut, color and style hair 24/7. You can post your resume and find a job anywhere in the United States. This is a one stop shopping place to find tools of the trade. I highly recommend BTC.
– Toni Houser-Staskus, Salon Owner, Hairs 2 U, Winter Park, FL

69. BTC keeps us thinking about our ever-changing industry. BTC reminds hairdressers that we must work to stay current and keep ideas fresh for our clients. Thanks for the new ideas BTC!
– Jennifer Coy, Salon Owner, Spa Plaza, Redding, CA

70. BTC is your best friend, which every hair dresser needs!!
– Fabio Borukhov, Salon Owner, Fabio’s Hair & Color Studio, New York, NY

71. Dear BTC members, I would like to share a few thoughts with you. BTC is one the best resources out there!! Only a click away--24/7--and you have at your finger tips hot new hair trends, new products, new collections and new step by steps. Key word--"NEW". BTC is ahead of the time, bringing to us the latest and greatest. BTC also keeps us current on newsworthy happenings in our industry; you will hear it first from BTC! In our economic- challenged times our clients need to stretch their dollar which means home hair color and buying hair care products from store becomes more tempting to them. BTC helps us keep it current and new and gives us step by steps to offer our clients looks they have no way to get from the "store."
– Wendy Rezvani, Salon Owner, 5th Ave Signature Salon, Bedford, IN

72. I think BTC is a good place to help stylists in the industry to keep in contact with what is new and fresh in the business. From veteran stylists to newbies, it opens up the information lines better. I know this would have been nice to have when I started in the industry 20 years ago. Thanks!
– Becky Meredith, Salon Owner, Blue Moon Salon & Mini Spa, Fairbury, NE

73. As a professional in the beauty industry, we come across so many different people of all sizes, colors, ages, etc. It is truly a beautiful thing! BTC has helped me open my eyes to endless possibilities when it comes to being more successful and improving my business. There are so many resources from BTC that we can access. There is nothing like BTC out there!
– Dianne Day, Salon Owner, The Color Bar Hair Studio, Las Vegas, NV

74. I have been a BTC member since 2002...I couldn't imagine not getting my weekly industry letters in my inbox! BTC reminds me just how important we are as beauty professionals and how our clientele depend on us.
– Lisa Castiglione, Hairdresser, Gallery of Salons, Austin, TX

75. BTC cares about stylists and clients and they offer tips that you can’t get from a supply store. They keep you informed about the latest changes with product and offer ideas for salons and stylist.
– Amber Donoho, Hairdresser, Tangles Hair Salon, Redlands, CA

76. behindthechair.com is a site that appeals to the business side of the industry as well as upcoming trends.
- Victoria Gibson, Booth Renter, Highlight Hair Studio, Jacksonville, FL

77. I would like to thank BTC for publishing information about our profession. It is with great pleasure that I read all the information BTC has to offer. It helps me to stay on top of my game.
– Anna R Costa, Hairdresser, Daryl Christopher, Boston, MA

78. I love the fact BTC is so connected with the major industry facts. The education online is awesome especially for students to be able to log on.
– Scott Farmer, Instructor, Esani Institute Paul Mitchell the School, Roswell, GA

79. BTC to me means Basic Trade Commission. BTC shows me how and when to apply certain Techniques plus offers deals on tools and colors that I can purchase to ensure my clients with the latest in Technology. They also give me Client retention methods. In today’s economic times, the information I receive keeps my mind full of ideas and my chair full of eager Clients. BTC always mentors me when I need it the most.
– John Patrick Day, Salon Owner, Salon Sugar, Tarpon Springs, FL

80. BTC is a portal where we can all share and find resources, trends, techniques and thoughts on the industry in general. These are very shaky times and we all need to pull together to survive!
– Jonathon Wright, Hairdresser, Regis Salon, San Francisco, CA

81. I find BTC to be a wonderful avenue to bring our industry together as a community on a daily basis. Great advice for implementing change in our environments. It joins us together to strive for change.
– Isa Moe, Hairdresser, Tao Blaze Salon, Los Gatos, CA

82. BTC has been a great tool in my learning experience as a cosmetology student. There are great tips and helpful hints that have helped me in my daily learning process. The message boards have been life savers knowing that there are others going through the same things as I do. This industry is what you make it; you have to love it and live it.
– Cathy Luna, Student, Marinello’s School of Beauty, Whittier, CA

83. BTC is an opportunity to explore what options we have as hairstylists. There is abundant information for colorists, designers and stylists alike. Our industry is one of the greatest creative outlets. To further advance in an ever-changing world, BTC helps us stay on our toes and remain a fashion-forward industry. Even in an economy with such despair, our industry continues to thrive and grow. Amazing.
– Amanda Lenz, Hairdresser, Studio Two (A Patrick McIvor Color Studio), Allentown, PA

84. Without BTC I wouldn’t know how to move forward with my business. When I need to research something for the business or the salon, I know I can count on finding it on BTC!
– Reynalyn Bautista, Booth Renter, Elusive Stylist, Pasadena, CA

85. BTC gives our industry an intelligent glow, a mature artisan aura and helps us stay connected to each other and the world around us.
– Woody McBride, Salon Owner, Menageries, St. Croix Falls, WI

86. BTC has given me a chance to continue to keep up with the current news, changes and products within our industry. In a state that still has limited access to educational classes and industry shows, BTC has provided me with the ability to continue to keep up with the updated training that I need to give my clients the best possible service they can have. In this conservative economy, flying or traveling to attend training or classes is very difficult and costly as well. BTC has saved me money in traveling costs because I can get education online, and I can watch an educational video from my favorite guy, Martin Parsons, right from my own home!
- Angelique Verver, Make-Up Artist, Platinum Imagination Hair & Make-up, Sioux Falls, SD

87. BTC means that there is still someone who cares about our industry, someone willing to be out there helping stylists no matter where they work or how much they charge for a haircut. It’s also an outlet for education which is so important to our industry. If we stop learning, then we get stagnant and burnt out with our careers. BTC keeps us up to date on the latest and greatest
– Annie Shell, Salon Owner, Misfitz Salon, Dayton, OH

88. BTC is great! It keeps you up on the looks and fashions. I print out the daily tips for all the girls to read!
– Carol Cardinale-Ruiz, Salon Owner, Bellissimo, Oakhurst, CA

89. The professionalism that BTC brings is of the utmost importance for propelling our industry forward!
– Barbara Meleco, Instructor, Over the Top, Troy, NY

90. BTC gives you an edge in the industry.
– John McGinnis, Hairdresser, Centre, AL

91. BTC is an unlimited portal to both students and professionals in this fabulous industry. On BTC, you can learn the latest trends, go shopping for the hottest new products, find classes and shows, get tips and tricks from other professionals and so much more. In this ever-changing industry, it's so great to have a resource that helps you keep up and gets you motivated and inspired!
- Julie Bourassa, Manager, Dellaria Salon, Natick, MA (BTC Member for 1 Year)

92. I would recommend BTC to all stylists and students. There is so much information that benefits all stylists in any stage of their career. Building and keeping a loyal clientele is so important in today's economy, and BTC can give you lots of tips and hints and keep you abreast for the future.
– Bridget Sweet, Salon Owner, Kim’s Cut Above, Stanwood, WA (BTC Member for 2 years)

93. I absolutely love BTC, and couldn’t be where I am without it! I make copies of hair tips and stylist tips and hand it out to my girls just out of school! I can't wait to get BTC in paper form!
- Rhonda McLain, Salon Owner, Synergy Salon & Spa, Zebulon, GA (BTC Member for 3 years)

94. BTC is a tool that hairdressers can use to inspire and motivate them. It is so important for us to stay on fire for our profession.
– Nancy Colbert, Salon Owner, Shear Elegance, Sioux Falls, SD (BTC Member for 8 years)

95. BTC has always been a great source of information for salon professionals. From social networking to learning from different webinars, this site is excellent. I log on at least several times a week to see anything new and exciting going on in our industry. I have been a member since the beginning and I know that I can always find helpful information. From using ideas for salon meetings to new color techniques, this is the place to be!!
– Michele Gruver Salon Manager, JCPenney’s, Lancaster, PA (BTC Member for 8 years)

96. It is a relief, during these economically stressful times, that BTC is reaching out to salons to make sure education and information is still being allocated. Even though I've not been able to afford my usual education endeavors, your webinars are exemplary of how America knows how to thrive during hard times. Thank you BTC.
– Constance Kennel, Colorist, Shi Salon, St. Louis, MO (BTC Member for 6 months)

97. BTC means a lot to me. This website has been my best friend while I was in school and still is now that I'm in the workforce. I find out everything from how to survive in these trying times to who owns what product line, to finding a job. This is the best site you can find to answer all your questions.
– Crystal Scott, Hairdresser, Regis Salon, Hickory, NC

98. BTC gives me the opportunity to learn more, to be inspired, to find out about different events and to learn about the different products and the companies who carry them. Thank you for providing a place to learn and for providing something to be involved in that will benefit my future.
– Alana J. Mayhew, Hairdresser, Modesto, CA

99. BTC always has a pulse on what’s going on in salons right now. It’s great to have things that are right on target with a real salon and a real client as far as trends and fashion.
– Patti Meade, Salon Owner, Tekniques Salon, East Brunswick, NJ (BTC Member for 5 Years)

100. As a salon professional and salon owner, I've told numerous up and coming stylists to immediately register with BTC. The knowledge imparted daily via email is invaluable and you never know what tidbit of information will come back to you later to help you. Whether it's been a color tip or a tip about talking to clients, there's always something to learn.
– Gina Pressler, Salon Owner, Treehugger Organic Salon, New London, CT

101. This website is so inspiring to me. The fact that we have such a resourceful website for this industry is amazing. Being "Behind the Chair" puts us in control and I feel empowered everyday.
– Kelly Kirkpatrick, Hairdresser, Bodhi Salon and Spa, Springfield, MO