Ep 1. Mia Bella: San Bruno, CA

In season 3 episode 1 of Tabatha's Salon Takeover, Tabatha Coffey visits Mia Bella Salon in San Bruno, California. Mia Bella Salon is a family-owned business, run by sisters Rosaria and Marisa, along with their mother. Despite being in business for over a decade, the salon has struggled to keep up with the industry's changing trends and has had difficulty attracting new clients.

Tabatha begins by observing the salon's operations and interactions with clients. She quickly notices several issues, including poorly executed haircuts, outdated equipment, and a lack of communication between the staff members. The staff members also have a tendency to gossip and complain about one another, which creates a negative energy within the salon.

Tabatha meets with Rosaria and Marisa to discuss her observations and offer constructive criticism. She stresses the importance of staying up-to-date with current trends and techniques in the industry and encourages the sisters to invest in new equipment. Tabatha also addresses the communication issues between the staff and suggests implementing weekly team meetings to discuss goals and address any concerns.

Next, Tabatha meets with the staff members individually to give them feedback on their performance. She encourages them to take pride in their work and reminds them that they are not just cutting hair, but also providing an experience for their clients. Tabatha also addresses the negative energy within the salon and encourages everyone to work together as a team.

After the individual meetings, Tabatha organizes a training session for the staff to learn new techniques and styles. She also brings in a professional photographer to take new headshots for the salon's website and promotional materials.

Towards the end of the episode, Tabatha stages a grand reopening for the salon. She helps the staff to create a new, modern look for the salon and brings in new equipment and products. Clients are invited to the reopening to see the salon's transformation and experience the new services and styles offered.

In the end, the members of Mia Bella Salon are grateful for Tabatha's insights and guidance. They feel motivated to continue to improve and grow their business, with a newfound sense of unity and camaraderie.