What’s in that Drawer? A Client’s Perspective on Sanitation.

I don’t really have time to be nosey. A fleeting wonder might be possible, but not the time to plan and investigate something that is nada of my business. Unless, of course, I am getting a haircut. Each time my stylist opens that top cajón, I want to see what’s in there. I am not sure porque. I just can’t resist the urge.

ISSE Long Beach: A Latino Guide

This weekend I head to the port of Long Beach for the first spin of the show season, the International Salon Spa Expo. I don’t know about you, but unless I make a plan, when I get to an expo the tide carries me away. I wind up not seeing, learning, and meeting the people I wanted. So, here is my attack plan for the weekend.

Joico’s Martin Chairez , a Latino Trailblazer

Martin Chairez is an international educator for Joico International who believes that everything in his life involves beauty in every sense

Lessons From a Barbershop

What is it about a barbershop that feels so honest and down-home, like the comfort food of grooming?

Do Away with Your Licencia?

You have homework: make two calls. One to your State representative demanding licensing, next, call your area beauty school and offer to do a free class.

Share Toys and Play Well With Others

When faced with adversity in the salon, telling others how to behave is a knee jerk reaction that backfires. It’s best to keep cool. I know, easier said than done when someone hurls a real stinger at you. I made a breakthrough when I ...

How I Got Your Client

If you think other stylists can "steal" clients from you, you're looking at the situation from the wrong perspective.

An Interview with Peter Rosas

Let's spend a little time with my friend, Peter.

Maquillaje Boo-Boo’s: Are You Guilty?

Some of the most common makeup mistakes pointed out and corrected.