Ep 7. Refuge Salon: Los Angeles, Calif.

In season 2 episode 7 of Tabatha's Salon Takeover, Tabatha travels to Los Angeles, California to help Refuge Salon. The salon is struggling to stay afloat and has a lack of direction and cohesion among its staff.

Tabatha arrives to meet with owner Chris, who admits that he has been struggling to manage the salon and maintain a positive work environment. The staff is constantly bickering and not working well together, which has resulted in a loss of clients and revenue.

Tabatha begins her assessment of the salon by observing a day of work. She quickly notices that the staff is disorganized and not following a set schedule or protocol. There is also a lack of professionalism among some of the stylists who are dressing provocatively and not representing the salon well.

After her observation, Tabatha meets with the staff to discuss their issues and the state of the salon. She encourages them to be honest and open with each other and offers advice on how they can improve their communication and teamwork. Tabatha also suggests a new dress code policy to ensure that the staff presents a professional image to clients.

Next, Tabatha meets with Chris to discuss his management style and the problems he is facing as a leader. She encourages him to take charge and be more confident in his decisions and to set clear expectations for his staff. Tabatha also convinces Chris to hire a front desk receptionist to assist with booking appointments and managing the salon's finances.

Throughout the episode, Tabatha works closely with the staff to reorganize the salon, improve their skills, and boost their confidence. She helps them to develop a new brand identity and creates a more structured schedule for them to follow. Tabatha also encourages the staff to work together to create new marketing strategies and to collaborate on upcoming projects.

At the end of the episode, Tabatha reveals the salon's new look and shows the staff their potential for success. She leaves with the hope that they continue to work together and maintain their newfound professionalism and teamwork.