"Stylists deserve more than just a chair—they deserve a career. Salon owners deserve more than just survival—they deserve freedom. The beauty industry deserves a new standard—one built on leadership, profitability, and purpose."
In the heart of Kansas City, a movement is taking shape—one that is transforming the beauty industry and empowering salon owners to build thriving, sustainable businesses. At the forefront of this movement are Rickey and Lenora Leathers, the visionary duo behind Savvy Salon KC and The Salon Transformation. Together, they are redefining what it means to own and operate a salon, proving that a well-structured, employee-powered model is the key to long-term success.
Lenora, a master stylist and industry expert, has spent years perfecting the art of textured hair care. She understands the challenges beauty professionals face—burnout, inconsistent income, and the struggle to scale beyond the chair. With a deep passion for hairstyling and an even deeper commitment to helping others succeed, she made a bold decision: to step away from the chair and step into leadership.
Rickey, a seasoned business strategist and small business consultant, brought his expertise in finance, marketing, and leadership to the table. With a sharp eye for systems and scalability, he saw what so many in the beauty industry were missing—a clear, structured path to finHeadlineancial freedom through
team-based salon ownership
.
In 2013, Rickey and Lenora launched Savvy Salon KC, not just as a salon, but as a
blueprint for what’s possible. Instead of following the traditional booth rental model, they built an employee-based salon focused on teamwork, mentorship, and client experience. Over the past decade, they have:
✅Hired and developed dozens of stylists
, helping them grow into top-tier professionals and leaders in the industry.
✅Generated millions of dollars in revenue
, proving that salons can be highly profitable when built on the right foundation.
✅Created a thriving salon culture
, where both the team and the clients experience the difference of a well-run, service-driven business.
Savvy Salon’s success is living proof that when you invest in people, create strong systems, and lead with purpose, you build a business that serves both the
owners and the team
.
Now, Rickey and Lenora are on a mission to help other salon owners
break free from the grind and build real businesses
.
The Salon Transformation is their answer to the industry-wide problem of instability and burnout. Through coaching, courses, and community
, they are guiding beauty professionals through the transition from solo entrepreneurs to empowered salon CEOs.
Their message is clear:
🔹Stylists deserve more than just a chair—they deserve a career.
🔹Salon owners deserve more than just survival—they deserve freedom.
🔹The beauty industry deserves a new standard—one built on leadership, profitability, and purpose.
Rickey and Lenora believe that every salon owner has the potential to create a business that changes lives—starting with their own. Whether it’s through their
Salon Transformation courses, mentorship programs, or in-depth training on hiring, leadership, and financial success, their goal is to elevate the beauty industry one salon at a time.
If you're a salon owner looking for a better way forward, you’re not alone. You don’t have to figure it out through trial and error. Rickey and Lenora have
been there, made the mistakes, and built the solution —and now, they’re here to help you do the same. Welcome to The Salon Transformation. Your next chapter starts now.
Join our community.
You own a job! We help Beauty pros OWN their business
Imagine creating a salon that isn’t just a collection of individual stylists but a thriving team working toward a shared vision. An employee-based model doesn’t just elevate your salon—it gives you control, consistency, and a lasting brand clients love.
The Salon Transformation Blueprint guides you step-by-step, helping you trade the unpredictable booth rental model for a business that’s structured, profitable, and built to grow.
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