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The Beauty Pro Book Club: 4 Reads to Inspire Growth and Success
Four publications for beauty industry professionals to enhance their leadership skills, financial awareness, professional growth, and joy!
July 15, 2026
2 min to read
Investing in your knowledge is one of the best ways to invest in your career. These four books from respected beauty industry leaders offer practical advice and real-world inspiration on financial wellness, mindset, pricing, and professional growth. Add them to your TBR (to be read) list and keep investing in yourself.
Best Books for Beauty Professionals
Nina Tulio was named the NAHA Educator of the Year 2026
Profit Is Personal by Nina Tulio
Success starts from the inside out. In Profit Is Personal, salon business coach Nina Tulio explores how leadership, culture and self-awareness shape profitability. Designed for salon owners, independent stylists and beauty professionals alike, this book shows that lasting profit comes from aligning your business with your values, not just your balance sheet.
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Professional, Cole's mission is not just to provide expert advice, but to help you truly understand why it matters and how the financial tools work.
The Beauty Pro's Passport to Financial Security by J. Michael Cole, CFP®
Financial confidence is a skill every beauty professional can develop. This practical, pocket-sized guide walks readers through the essentials of financial planning, including health insurance, retirement savings and estate planning, helping beauty pros build a secure financial future from the ground up.
Carlos Valenzuela has taught, mentored, and managed--and his wisdom is timeless.
Magical Thinking in Hairdressing by Carlos Valenzuela
Carlos Valenzuela, an author and longtime contributor to MODERN SALON, takes readers on a thoughtful journey into the mindset behind successful hairstylists. Blending decades of salon experience with insights on creativity, discipline and personal growth, Magical Thinking in Hairdressing encourages beauty professionals to embrace both their artistic vision and business mindset to thrive in today's industry.
Rodrick Samuels is a respected educator, school owner, and barber.
The Silent Work by Rodrick Samuels
Behind every successful beauty career is the work that few people ever see. In The Silent Work, educator and school owner Rodrick Samuels celebrates the dedication of educators, school leaders and industry professionals whose behind-the-scenes efforts keep barbering, cosmetology, nail technology and esthetics programs running while inspiring the next generation of beauty professionals.
Looking for your next professional development read? These four books offer valuable lessons in leadership, financial wellness, mindset and career growth—proving that the best investment you can make is in yourself.
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