Education Station: Meet James Helton

September 29th, 2016

  When you enter Choppers Hair Design in Bethany, Oklahoma, you immediately sense that you’re in for a unique experience. The eclectic, art-driven, brightly colored salon conjures up a garage-y feeling, so it’s no wonder that owner James Helton calls himself the “chief mechanic.” Thanks to his experience in art, design and business, coupled with …

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Ross Marries Keune

September 29th, 2016

Ross Badgett III, owner of 12 Ross the Boss/R&Co. Salons in Knoxville, Tennessee, rewards his 30 top-performing stylists with an educational trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina, every other year. Now that Keune is the company’s primary product partner, the Dutch powerhouse supports this fun and rewarding learning event. When family-owned businesses combine their legacies …

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