Keeping up with the latest hair color trends is essential to providing your clients with on-trend looks. From bold shades to subtle hues, inspire your clients with these hair color trends for 2023. Explore CE courses for salon professionals Go bold and bright Bold…
With beach and pool season in full swing, experts offer some guidance on water safety. Ten people die every day from unintentional drowning. In fact, drowning is the fifth-leading cause of unintentional injury death for people of all ages, and the second-leading cause of injury…
Massage therapy can have incredible benefits for pregnant clients. Pregnancy is a delicate time, during which a mother may not be able to take many medications. Prenatal massage therapy can be a drug-free way to provide clients with much-needed relief from muscular tension. As…
Types of stretching There are three main types of self-stretching: Static (no movement) Dynamic (movement) Ballistic (bouncing) They are all active modes of stretching, including static stretching. Even if noticeable movement is not present, the muscle is still active. More than likely, the…
In the United States, senior citizens make up roughly 16.8% of the population. By 2034, the Census Bureau estimates that people over 65 will outnumber those under 18. Geriatric massage therapy can have significant benefits for senior adults. However, massage therapists should be familiar…
What is cryotherapy? Cryotherapy for athletes uses cold temperatures to promote muscle healing and recovery. It is often used by athletes to help reduce tissue inflammation, swelling, and muscle soreness after intense exercise or injury. During cryotherapy, athletes are submerged in a temperature-controlled chamber.…
What is a concussion? A concussion is a form of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a direct trauma to the head. This trauma could be from a fall, a hit, or whiplash (i.e., from a car accident) injuries. This force causes the…
Your success as a salon owner largely depends on your ability to manage your salon well. Strategic salon management is vital to running a successful and profitable salon. Business owners who understand general beauty salon management practices can streamline day to day operations and…
Signed into law in December 2022 as part of the omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, the Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act requires all Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)-registered practitioners, including physicians, dentists, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners, to complete a one-time, 8-hour training…
In a recent survey, over 3,500 nurses from around the country shared their insights into the current state of the profession. They discussed how the last few years have impacted them professionally, as well as the changes they’ve seen in nursing because of the…