The Chair Is Open
Good stories don't always come with a spotlight.
If you have a story worth telling, our job is to listen and tell it well.
Maybe you learned something the hard way, built your business against the grain, or keep running into a problem nobody names out loud. Those are the stories this industry rarely hears, and the ones we want to. Choose the path below that fits.
Three ways in
Which one is you?
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I have a story to share.
Not a résumé, and not a highlight reel. The part of your working life that taught you something worth passing on.
We'll ask for: Your name, email, and what you do. Optionally, where you're based and a link to a public profile.
- What part of your journey do people rarely get to see?
- What's one experience that changed how you approach your career or business?
- If another salon professional heard your story, what would you want them to walk away with?
Optional: pick any story themes that fit (entrepreneurship, business, craft, leadership, culture, mentorship, community, innovation, adversity, career changes…), and tell us if you're open to a recorded interview.
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I know someone you should meet.
There's a professional whose work deserves more attention than it gets. Tell us about them.
We'll ask for: Your name and email, the nominee's name, and (optional) a public profile. We won't ask for their private contact details.
- What makes their story worth telling?
- Do they know you're recommending them?
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There's a conversation this industry needs to have.
A subject the industry keeps stepping around that working professionals actually need to discuss.
We'll ask for: Just your email.
- What conversation is the beauty industry not having enough?
- Why does it matter to working professionals?
Optional: suggest someone who'd be great to speak on it.
The form opens soon.
Everything we'll ask is listed above, so you can see exactly what sharing a story involves before you start. Check back shortly, or read more about The Chair Is Open.
How we handle what you share
- Private by default. Submissions are read by our editors only. We never publish your words, name, or a nominee's details without explicit permission first.
- Sharing isn't subscribing. Sending a story never signs you up for anything. The newsletter opt-in is separate, optional, and off by default.
- Only what we need. The fields are kept short. For nominations, we don't ask for anyone's private contact information.
- People read these, not algorithms. Editors read every submission and decide. No bots, no auto-rejection, and no test based on follower count, income, or popularity.
- Consent on submit. By sending, you confirm your answers are yours to share and that we may contact you about a possible story or conversation.
After you submit, you'll see:
Your story is in the mix.
“Thanks for sharing a piece of your world with us. We read submissions with care and will reach out if there's a fit for an upcoming story or conversation.”