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At a time when many LGBTQ+ people felt compelled to hide parts of themselves, Carlos Valenzuela found a career in beauty and a community that offered opportunity based on what you could do and how well you could do it.
I recognize the desire to become a better person with new boundaries and goals, but I know I will not deliver on the going-to-the-gym part. Who am I kidding?
Salon work is emotional- full of highs and lows all day long. We give a lot, and sometimes we want something in return: comfort, a treat, a little reward.
If you begin to willingly walk into your alone time, something shifts. You stop looking for people, places, and things to validate your existence. You see aloneness as freedom.
I’m almost 80. I’ve had plenty of time to reflect. How did salon work shape my life? If I could live it all over again, would I choose this path? My answer: absolutely. Here's why.
Beauty expert, author, and LGBTQ+ advocate Carlos Valenzuela releases his new book, How to Wake Up Pretty, a sidesplitting collection of aging stories from a queer perspective.
I used to charge above-average prices because this kept me on my toes to consistently deliver above-average services. No way could I just do a nice little haircut; the price pushed me to do my best. I liked that pressure, plus the results.
Your personal AI chatbot is coming to a salon near you sooner than you think. Surveys indicate clients love the convenience of working with your AI "assistant." Let's call her Eva...
For your creativity to flow, lose the fear of being wrong. Nobody but you is keeping score, anyway.
There's a business aspect to being a beauty professional that can be learned and mastered. Here are the main reasons why you might be struggling, and what to do about it.
