Standing, moving, bending, stretching, reaching, extending, and grasping are all part of an ordinary day on the job for you. Sitting at a desk all day? Not a chance. It’s awesome to be up and moving throughout the day, and …
Ivan Zoot provided a detailed roadmap in Modern Salon to teach cosmetologists how to gradually increase their prices. He uses the model of Uber which charges more for rides during periods of peak demands and less at other times. Charging …
One side effect of many of the drugs used in cancer treatment is a change in appearance which can be distressing for many female patients. The American Cancer Society partnered with the Personal Care Products Foundation and the Professional Beauty …
The closure of all 79 campuses of Regency Beauty Institute sent shockwaves through the cosmetology industry. The Minnesota-based company posted a notice on its website on September 28 stating that it had closed. The school apologized “for the abrupt nature …
Why are eyebrow threaders forced to log hundreds of hours and spend thousands of their hard-earned dollars learning cosmetology skills – not threading techniques – in order to be able to practice legally in Louisiana? That very question lies at the …
Cosmetologists that want more freedom often swap out their commissioned employee gigs for the chance to become independent stylists. And while gaining greater power over your career can be extremely rewarding, it’s also a lot of work. One of the …
Anyone that regularly visits the salon understands that a haircut is more than just a haircut. And finding a compatible cosmetologist is often more about personality than technical skills. The most successful cosmetologists strive to give customers haircuts that not …
Reinvention is the name of the game in today’s market, and cosmetology is no different. Avant garde hairstyles deconstructing what was traditionally thought of as a good look, better technology for dyeing and managing hair, and a whole new baseline …
A bill currently on the floor of the Ohio House of Representatives and Senate is driving a wedge between hair salon stylists and cosmetology schools as lawmakers discuss eliminating restrictions in place for attaining a manager’s license in Ohio. Current …