Ep 7. Bqute: Palmdale, CA

In season 3, episode 7 of Tabatha's Salon Takeover, Tabatha Coffey heads to Palmdale, California to help a salon named Bqute that is in desperate need of a makeover. The salon is run by a family whose dynamic is hurting the business, and Tabatha feels the tension the moment she walks in.

Upon observing the salon, Tabatha notices that the space is cluttered and there is no clear organization. The reception area is small and crowded, and the retail section is lacking in stock and presentation. The stations are all filled with clutter and outdated equipment, and the overall ambiance of the salon is not embracing or inviting. Furthermore, the staff lacks any sense of unity or professionalism and there is a lot of chaos.

Tabatha first meets the owner, Julissa, whose focus is on making money rather than running a successful business. She is resistant to taking any criticism and approaches the business in a very stubborn and defensive way. Julianne, the manager, adds fuel to the fire, as she is Julissa's sister and also resists change. The tension between these two spills over to the staff and contributes to the negative energy in the salon. Tabatha tries to work with them and provide solutions, but the sisters are not receptive to her feedback.

Tabatha starts with a team meeting to address the issues with the staff.

The meeting is intense, with several team members admitting to feeling unsupported and unsupported. Tensions rise as some staff members try to justify their lack of professionalism. Tabatha tries to provide guidance, but several staff members continuously interrupt her, preventing her from getting her point across. Eventually, the meeting ends, but with no clear resolution or plan for the future.

Despite the resistance from the sisters and the staff, Tabatha begins the transformation of Bqute. She throws away all of the clutter and outdated equipment, and introduces a new, attractive retail section that is highlighted by a colorful new paint scheme which energizes the space.

She also provides new equipment and supplies that are necessary for the staff to perform their services at a high level. She also provides instruction on how to keep the salon organized and clean.

Tabatha designs new uniforms and a logo for the salon, which help to bind the team together and present a more professional image to clients. Tabatha also offers financial advice to the sisters and provides training for them so they are better equipped to manage the business.

In the end, the transformation is successful, and the salon looks and feels like a brand new space. Julissa and Julianne are thankful for Tabatha's guidance, and the staff are united and excited about the future of the salon.

Tabatha proves once again that she has the skills, patience, and insight to transform even the most dysfunctional salons into thriving businesses. Assistance offered by her has helped Bqute to emerge from chaos and disorganization into a successful, professional establishment.