Creating Salon Culture – Kellie Johnson
Salon culture isn’t something that “just happens”, it takes a lot of hard work and dedication not only from the Owners, but something that is created as a team. Kellie Johnson, Owner of Elan Hair Studio has created something very unique in her New Jersey based salon, and we wanted to share it with the rest of the world. We were able to spend a few days with her and her staff and wanted to find out what it was, from their point of veiw, that made it such a wonderful place to call home.
How would you describe the salons culture?
Jenny – Encouraging, creative, supportive
Liza – Positive, friendly, happy
Colleen – Friendships comfortable and supportive
Kara – Team oriented
Nadine – Dependable motivating togetherness
Gabriella – Family positive encouragement
Nicole – Professional
Taylor – positive friendly supportive
Jen – Career minded sisterhood
What is it about working at Elan Hair Studio brings you the most joy?
Jenny – We help each other be our best
Liza – our education clients and team
Colleen – The girls
Kara – Friendships
Nadine – Working with amazing ladies
Gabriella – Helping people
Nicole – Friendly atmosphere
Taylor – Opportunities
Jen – Friendships and mentoring
Favorite team building exercise:
Jenny – Morning huddles
Liza – Team meetings
Colleen – Outside events “work hard play hard”
Kara – Outside education events
Nadine – Dance parties
Gabriella – Videos at meetings
Nicole – Djais
Taylor – Monthly meetings
Jen – Elan amazing race
One word to describe Kellie Johnson:
Caring
Salon mom
Creative
Heartwarming
Frientor
Inspirational
powerful
Intelligent
Fearless
Recently, Kellie was out of the salon for a few weeks and her staff put together a video about the “Life of Kellie Johnson” to show her how much she was loved and cared for by her salon family. We think this is a true testament to how much love and support can happen within a developed salon culture. We absolutely love how each girl was able to capture “Kellies essence” with the blonde wig and stand-in’s for her granddaughter and fur-babies.
Find out more about Kellie Johnson and Elan Hair Studio
IG: @elanhairstudio @blushbyelan @alouerbyelan