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SEARCHAt Premiere Anaheim on February 23rd, MODERN SALON's Anne Moratto moderated a panel discussion around the importance of establishing healthy boundaries in your beauty business with four industry experts.
The panelists took a post-event picture with some of the attendees who joined in the discussion.
Creating Healthy Boundaries in Your Beauty Business
Boundaries are a limit, a standard, or a guideline that help define how we manage our time, manage our emotions, and manage client expectations.
At Premiere Anaheim on February 23rd, MODERN SALON's Anne Moratto moderated a panel discussion around the importance of establishing healthy boundaries in your beauty business with four industry experts.
They shared their policies around cancellations, no-shows or payment while also talking about how to prevent overextending themselves, which can lead to burnout.
An important call-out was the value of clear communication and how to tackle the tough conversations with clients.
From left to right: Bennie Alvarez, Paula Peralta, Stephanie Hodges, and Jalia Pettis
Photo: Anne Moratto
BENNIE ALVAREZ (@yourstylistbennie)
Based in Palm Desert, CA, Bennie Alvarez is a stylist and digital creator, who works with brands ranging from K18 to Style Craft Pro. He is also a Cosmoprof Beauty Pro. His Instagram profile calls out his salons as an LGBTQIA safe space.
PAULA PERALTA @thepaulaperalta
Paula Peralta is a Los Angeles-based stylist, coach, and podcaster. She is also an experienced educator and Paul Mitchell Artistic Director. She hosts The Paula Peralta Show, interviewing celebrities and experts in a wide range of fields.
Based in Agoura Hills, CA, Stephanie Hodges is a Master Colorist, an Extension Specialist, a Braids and Styling Educator, and a Member of the DangerJones Crew. Hodges is a member of the MODERN SALON Artist Connective and has been a MODERN SALON 100 Honoree.
Jalia Pettis is an Arizona-based makeup artist, hairstylist, educator and creative director. She has been recognized for her work by the North American Hairstyling Awards, she was the Denman Stage Star USA (2023), and a finalist for the Global Image Awards Finalist. Pettis has been recognized as a MODERN SALON 100 Honoree.
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