VIVIAN LOU SALON

Sydney Zink, owner of Vivian Lou Salon in Columbus, Indiana, got into the industry after a friend’s mom recommended she join the C4 program in high school. Sydney didn’t know she wanted to be a hairstylist her whole life - she didn’t even know she had curly hair until high school! She tried college, but after working in the industry for a few months, she couldn’t resist the pull, and she knew she was in the career she needed to be in.

With a goal to own a salon by 25 years old, Sydney spent the early years of her career working 3-plus jobs, learning selfdiscipline, being available for walk-ins, and working Saturdays. In her free time, she watched two of the seasoned stylists in her salon. One stylist in particular, Jackie Marshall, taught her everything she needed to know. After an unfortunate event of her first salon flooding in 2008, she followed Jackie to a new salon down the road. It was important to Sydney to be upfront with her owner expressing her goal to soon own her own salon. To her surprise several weeks later the owner approached her to buy the salon, and it was her easiest yes! The 6 stylists who she was working with prior to being owner all still work there today, and she added two since, completing her salon family of 8. Each individual stylist brings multiple strengths which is a huge contributing factor to making the team a whole.

Within a few months of taking over, a name change was in order – Vivian

Lou. Vivian Lou is named after two very strong and influential women in Sydney’s life - Vivian Lavaughn and Mary Lou. Vivian, also known as “Nannie‘’ to Sydney, ran a successful children’s clothing store for 30 years. Vivian visited Sydney weekly (sometimes more) while she was in cosmetology school, sharing stories on how even at a young age Sydney was interested in how her grandma ran the business. Mary Lou, also known as Sydney’s “grandmother,” was her biggest supporter and hardest critic. Against her grandmother’s opinion, Sydney moved out at a young age and opened her salon by 25. But after 45 years with her previous stylist, her grandmother switched to Sydney to support her on her new venture. It didn’t take long before she became the salon grandmother, visiting every Thursday for a roller set and lunch. Sydney explained her team as being irreplaceable. She spoke a lot about the importance of keeping the team her priority. She humbly admitted that she has made mistakes over her 12 years of ownership, but she constantly reminds herself of the growth that comes from each mistake and how each mistake is an opportunity to learn. The Vivian Lou team is like a family, and just like a family, you have to nourish the relationship.

Sydney always knew she wanted to carry Paul Mitchell products because Nannie used them growing up, and she loved the sleek style of their bottles. She loves the close-knit Paul Mitchell culture and how well the entire brand complements itself. Each product has a purpose and complementary products to complete the look from start to finish. Manocoblue carries a similar tight-knit culture, and Shayden and Lisa have been a huge support system during every salon change, offering advice and help.

Advice to a stylist who is transitioning to ownership:

Communication is key. Set goals, but be realistic. Do not forget that you are always your hardest critic. Be kind to yourself and always remember to communicate with your team. Always remember what it’s like to be the stylist.

Easily introduce clients to one of our top sellers within More Inside with the debut of This is a Dry Texturizer in a special travel size! For defined texture and hold, our Dry Texturizer gives the hair an instant and full-bodied look without weighing it down! Perfect to throw in your purse, travel carry on, or gym bag, touch ups on the go have never been easier.

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MIX & MATCH 6 OF THE FOLLOWING

#3575524 Love Curl Shampoo 8.45 oz.

#3575527 Love Curl Conditioner 8.45 oz.

#3575530 Love Curl Mask 8.45 oz.

#3575532 Love Curl Cleansing Cream 16.9 oz.

#3575533 Love Curl Primer 5.07 oz.

#3575534 Love Curl Revitalizer 8.45 oz.

#3575535 Love Curl Controller 5.07 oz.

#3575540 Love Curl Cream 5.07 oz.

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1 Love Curl Shampoo Sachet 12 x 12ml

1 Love Curl Conditioner Sachet 12 x 12ml

1 New 2023 Retail Treatment Ring Booklet

AVERAGE SALON PRICE $107.64

Average Salon Value $134.64 • Bundle: #23105

USE PROMO CODE: LOVECJA23

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Summer weather and haircare align perfectly with this retail-focused promotional opportunity. Guests have the chance to celebrate their natural texture and curls with LOVE Curl best-sellers, receiving complimentary sachet samples of the best-selling shampoo and conditioner.

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Formulated with Minuta Olive from Slow Food Presidia, our best-selling LOVE Smoothing Family offers moisture and hydration while fighting frizz. Just in time for warmer temperatures and humid air, we’re pleased to present the LOVE Smoothing Quick Mask in a travel size!

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Conditioner 33.8 oz.

$45.00

Salon Value $58.80 • Bundle: #23116 AUTO APPLY

SEAEXTEND® VIOLET BRIGHTENING DUO

SeaExtend Violet Brightening Shampoo 33.8 oz.

SeaExtend Violet Brightening Conditioner 33.8 oz.

$45.00

Salon Value $58.80 • Bundle: #23117 AUTO APPLY

CBD HYDRATING DUO

CBD Hydrating Shampoo 32 oz.

CBD Hydrating Conditioner 32 oz.

$40.00

Salon Value $54.60 • Bundle: #23118

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CONDITIONER DUO

Weightless Detangler 33.8 oz

Healing Conditioner 33.8 oz.

$25.00

Salon Value $33.50 • Bundle: #23119

100% FORMALDEHYDE-FREE KERATIN SMOOTHING TREATMENTS AND AFTER CARE PRODUCTS

5.9 oz.

$29.53 Salon Value $36.49 AUTO APPLY *When compared to color-treated hair with non-conditioning shampoo. **Resulting in a reduction of breakage during styling when compared to color-treated hair with non-conditioning shampoo.

SAVE 19% FREE! TRAUMA TREATMENT WITH HEALING COLOR PURCHASE PURCHASE 3 Healing Color Shades 3 oz. (mix & match) RECEIVE FREE