by Maddi Echsner | Oct 14, 2026 | For Stylists, Product Info
How to Switch Color Lines: The Independent Stylist’s Guide to Modernizing your Backbar If I handed you an iPhone from ten years ago and told you to run your salon business from it today, what would you say? You’d laugh. So why do so many of us hesitate to switch color...
by Maddi Echsner | Sep 21, 2026 | For Stylists, Product Info
Who owns your hair color brand? If you’ve never asked that question about the color you mix every day, it’s worth pausing on. Who owns your hair color brand determines almost everything else about it — the ingredients, the price, and the relationship you...
by Maddi Echsner | Sep 14, 2026 | For Stylists, Hair Science, Product Info
Humidity does not care about the two hours you just spent perfecting a blowout. The second your client walks outside, moisture penetrates the cuticle, rearranges hydrogen bonds, and turns a glossy finish into frizz. For stylists working with curly or chemically...
by Maddi Echsner | Sep 8, 2026 | For Stylists
While the rest of the beauty industry is stressing over new tariffs, supply chain delays, and impending price spikes… I want to offer a little peace of mind. When international trade wars and tariff shifts hit traditional beauty brands, it’s almost always the...
by Maddi Echsner | May 19, 2026 | Product Info
I’m going to start with a confession: I used to absolutely hate 10-minute hair color. For years, whenever a brand launched a rapid color line, I rolled my eyes. In my experience behind the chair, 10-minute colors were plagued with problems. They grabbed too...
by Maddi Echsner | May 19, 2026 | For Stylists
I just got back from an incredible weekend at Convergence, the industry show hosted by the legendary Ted Gibson. It was a high-energy environment filled with some of the most talented stars in our industry. While the weekend was overwhelmingly positive, I...
by Maddi Echsner | May 19, 2026 | For Stylists, Product Info
In the corporate beauty world, “Mission Statements” are usually just expensive posters gathering dust on a conference room wall. They are filled with buzzwords like synergy and optimization, designed by executives who have never stood behind...
by Maddi Echsner | May 19, 2026 | For Stylists
It is Hairdresser Appreciation Month, and as I look at the breakneck speed of AI and digital automation, I’ve been reflecting on the one place that high-tech will never reach: The space between a stylist and their guest. Before I was the CEO of Jack Winn...
by Maddi Echsner | May 19, 2026 | For Stylists
The modern salon is a miracle of efficiency. Thanks to booking apps and precision scheduling, we finally have our boundaries back. We aren’t sitting around in break rooms gossiping; we are picking up our kids, hitting the gym, and arriving at the salon exactly...
by Maddi Echsner | May 19, 2026 | For Stylists
In the beauty industry, brands love a “pure” story. They pick a lane—”100% Organic,” “Vegan,” or “Clinical Strength”—and they stick to it across their entire line. It makes for a great Instagram aesthetic and a simple sales pitch. But as a chemist and a stylist, I’ll...
by Maddi Echsner | May 19, 2026 | Product Info
In this industry, we wear many hats. We are artists, we are therapists, and whether we realize it or not, we are chemists. Most of the big “Pro” beauty brands are run by boards of directors and marketing executives who have never formulated a...
by Maddi Echsner | Apr 7, 2026 | For Stylists
Today, your social media feed is probably full of “pranks.” Brands are posting about hair-growth-inducing pizzas or shampoos that change color based on your mood. It’s all lighthearted and fun, right? I’m not laughing. Because while the marketing departments are busy...
by Maddi Echsner | Apr 7, 2026 | Routines & Tips
You just gave your client a beautiful color. Now what? The biggest factor in how long that color lasts and how healthy the hair stays isn’t what happened in your chair — it’s what happens at home in the days and weeks that follow. Here’s a straightforward post-color...
by Maddi Echsner | Apr 7, 2026 | Product Info
Whether you’re a stylist building your toolkit or a client exploring our line for the first time, it helps to know exactly what each Jack Winn Pro product does — and when to reach for it. Here’s your complete guide to our product line, organized by what your hair...
by Maddi Echsner | Apr 7, 2026 | Hair Science
If you’ve been hearing the word “peptides” more and more in professional hair care, there’s a good reason. Peptides are quickly becoming one of the most talked-about ingredients in the industry — and unlike many trends, the science behind them is real. Let’s break...
by Maddi Echsner | Apr 7, 2026 | For Stylists
You didn’t get into this industry to stay stuck at the same income year after year. Whether you’re behind the chair full-time or building a business beyond the salon, 2026 offers more ways than ever for stylists to increase their earning potential — without burning...
