Have you ever looked at the price of a product or service and wondered where they came up with that number? Well-known brands can charge more because they are well established and have the confidence that people will pay that price. However, if you’re…
Have you ever dreamed of becoming your own boss, setting your own schedule, and partnering with clients you actually want to work with? You’re not alone. In fact, 70% of stylists have taken the plunge into self-employment in the last 15 years. If you’re…
Businesses challenge COVID-19 regulations California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other state leaders were hit Tuesday with a proposed federal class action suit challenging the state’s coronavirus regulations prohibiting barbering and cosmetology professionals from operating their businesses, likening them to a seizure of private property…
The holiday season is quickly approaching. And while the holiday season may look different this year, it still gives your spa or salon plenty of opportunities to add more clients to your roster and boost your revenue. With still so much going on in…
Exceptions present, including forms of breast and ovarian cancers A new study by researchers at the Medical University of Vienna has determined consumers who regularly dye their hair are not at a higher risk of developing cancer, with some exceptions. In the largest survey…
While many salons are back in business after shuttering their doors for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, things are not entirely back to normal. It’s not just face masks, barriers around stylist stations, and temperature checks at the front door. Here are 10…
This year’s event latest casualty of COVID-19 Due to the rapidly evolving circumstances domestically and globally concerning COVID-19, event organizers BolognaFiere and the Professional Beauty Association have postponed the 18th edition of Cosmoprof North America from September 2020 to June 27-29, 2021. “We have…
As American businesses begin to open their doors again, salons and spas are transforming their facilities into safe and sanitized sanctuaries in order to protect both their associates and clients. However, beauty industry professionals are faced with the challenge of adjusting to the new…
The global beauty industry has been rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic, including weak first-quarter sales and widespread store closures. This sector generates $532 billion in sales annually and accounts for millions of jobs. While lives come first, livelihood also matters. The beauty industry, including…
Reopening in the New Normal: Keeping Yourself & Your Clients Safe During the pandemic The clock is ticking…counting down the days until we can finally return to work. Everyone has been at home for – how many days? What day is this, anyway? What…