The Worst Nightmare: When You Lose a Child
Reaching out with compassion to a friend who has experienced loss is especially appreciated during October, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.
5 Ways to Implement "Next Up" Service in Your Hair Business
You are getting busier and getting push back from long time walk-in folks about your wait times. Perhaps it is time to explore “Next Up” service.
by Ivan Zoot
Susan Manolakis: A New “Balance”
Under its caring owner, an established salon adds a boutique to launch a specialty in beauty services for chemotherapy patients.
Flu Got You Down? Eat These 10 Foods
With this list on hand, you can eat your way through a bout with the flu.
Everything You Need to Know to Start a Blog
Blogging is a budget-friendly way to benefit your business long after hitting the ‘publish’ button. Interested in becoming a blogging master for your salon or spa? Use this guide by Millennium S.I. for creating powerful content that will help increase brand awareness, as well as your revenue.
Sponsored by Millennium Systems International
Malibu C's Focus on Eczema Awareness Month
Healthy Hairdresser Sponsor, Malibu C, is focusing attention on the fact that October is also Eczema Awareness Month.
Ulta's "A Gorgeous Way to Give" Day - Sunday, Oct. 8
To emphasize Ulta’s commitment to breast cancer causes, the company holds “A Gorgeous Way to Give,” set this year for Sunday, October 8, as a day of beauty that donates 100% of sales from two special services—a hair cut and style for $20 and a Facefit Facial for $10—to the Breast Cancer Research Fund (BCRF).
6 Healthy Steps to Lowering Your Breast Cancer Risk
Although survival rates have increased, breast cancer continues to be the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. There are some healthy steps to lowering your risk.
Are You Hitting a Slump in Your Career? Fix it!
HItting a slump in your career can be scary. Patrick McIvor offers some insight into his own struggles and how he came out on top.
Kim Kardashian West’s Hilly Workout
Be like Kim! Her workout isn't easy, but it's worth it.
Top 5 Tips for How-To Fire a Client
Not all business is good business. Sometimes, for the good of the business, the good of the haircutter and the good of the client, it is time to fire a client.
by Ivan Zoot
Date Set for 16th Annual Breast and Whole Health Expo
Cosmetologists are invited to attend a breast and health awareness event in Los Angeles on September 30.
Tattoo Talk: New Guidelines for Kids and Teens
As your clients' beauty coach, you'll want to review this new information about tattoos and body modification for younger people.
Purchase Lash+doctor and Support Breast Cancer Awareness!
Throughout October NovaLash will help bring Breast Cancer to light by contributing $5 for every Lash+doctor sold.
Sponsored by NovaLash
Katrina Ruiz: Compassion for Cancer Patients Scores a 3rd Place Wella Cares Win
Wella recognizes a young independent artist who founded a charitable organization to bring beauty to cancer victims and then became a patient herself.
Itching to Learn about Lice?
Your state may prohibit hairdressers from cutting hair that has lice, but you can consult with afflicted clients and help them get rid of the problem.
Jeffrey Lamorte: Wella Cares Second-Place Winner Makes Giving Back an Annual Event
A salon owner and his industry pals throw a charity and educational event every year, and this year it got Wella's attention!