Salon Retail Disruption-How are You Going to Compete with Amazon?


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Salon retail is one of the most talked about disruptions in the industry. If you have been following my “Evolution of the Beauty Industry”, or if you have been in the beauty industry for awhile, this probably isn’t news to you, but there’s been a major shift happening for years with diversion and retailers like […]

July 15, 2018

Self-Care Tips for Stylists That Prevent BURNOUT


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Self-care is important to avoid stylist burnout Throughout my 23 years as a cosmetologist, salon owner, consultant, and educator, I’ve noticed that not only are we some of the most hard-working professionals, but also some of the most empathic I’ve ever known. Problem is, we love to take care of others, but are not so […]

June 2, 2018

Are Your Beauty Products Really “Natural”?


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What does “natural” really mean with cosmetics & beauty products? And when your personal care products are labeled vegan, organic, gluten free or hypoallergenic, are they really?  I get asked this ALL of the time!! This is a big trend in the beauty world, and this topic also comes up almost daily in some of […]

May 9, 2018